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VOLUME XXIII.
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PUBLISHED 3* THE SOCIETY, 17 BEOMJ1ELD STREET.
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GENERAL INDEX.
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P *+■»«*«! of T\
Adams, Rev. Hugh, of Durham, N. H., marriages
by, 297
Agreement between "Deacons Haines and HaU (1601),
163
Amu ami powder, seizure of, at Fort William and
Mary (1774), 274
Autobiography of Hon. Calvin Fletcher, 3S0
Autographs—
Andrew, John Albion, 1; Appleton, Thomas
(1577), 209 ; Bell, Samuel Dana,- 249 ; Bradbury,
Thomas, 263 i Crtulldns, Frances Manwaring,
31HJ ; Dcnlson, Daniel, 321; Fletcher, Calvin,
377; Fowlc, William Bentiey, 109; Haines,
: miurf. lf.9: Potter, Chandler Eastman, 61
i'-M . -::-s in Rev. John Taylor, 261, 445 ; by Be?.
V-ur thncher, Milton, 12, 354
li ■ ! ograpfiy of the local History of Massachusetts,
54, 141, 3*07, 4C5
Birlh-5, marriages and deaths in Portsmouth, N. H.
(1700-1742;, 269, SQ2 ; in 1775, 52' ; in Lyme,
C&mi., 425
Eo»fc Notices —
Allen family, of MedfieM, Mass., sketches of,
483
American Andquariah Society, proceedings of,
Athens County, Ohio, History of, by "Walker, 4S7
Biatchfbrd, John, Narrative of. 103
Bouquet's expedition against the Ohio Indian?
(1764), 235
Brad street, Anne, the works of, edited by Ellis,
240
Chase family, by Chase, 5165
Clark's sketch of campaign in Illinois (1773-9),
v. i:h introduction by Pirtle, 4S7
Congres atioaai Quarterly, 43S
Connecticut Colony Records (Aug. 1689--Hay,
1706), edited by Hoadly, 237
Connecticut, Military and CirJ History of, by
Croffut and Morris, 371
Cuus'i?,. Life and Times of Hon. William Jarvis.
£>f WV.'sihersufcla", Vr., 430
IV- Costa's Fre-Colambiau Discovery of America
bj Vnrttonen, 238
TSmx Pont* Journal (178C---81). translated from
the French manuscript and edited by Green,
Directories — Boston, Brighton-, Riistol County,
Brookiine, Cambridge," Ded'oam, Dorchester,
Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Milton, New-Bed-
ford, Quincy, West-Roxbury ; with a list of
trades, &:.; in Boston, Cambridge, Chariestown
and Chelsea, by Dudley & Greenough, -i'J3
Dorchester Epitaph?. 493
Drake's History and Antiquities of Boston, 104
Drake's Annals of Witchcraft in New England
.-«' >3 elsewhere in the United States, from its
^ !;r»t *<tU«m(:Rt, 367
Fairfaxes of England and America in the sevea-
tetmb and eighteenth centuries, 35S
Fl*fc« fcta.ly, f.y fv>r, 303
F.cu-h-i-, f>!i.-.wr, N'arrative of. 103
*n*Kin«it* of Family and Contemporary History,
by R-bn.soo. 365
Galaxy, 492 '
Ows'a Meir *« Memorial, 491
Orsu.it, Gen., Life of, published by Bill, 233
Jl r'\ H' -?,-,.-> of Vermont, 304 "
''' -'■'" I-dands BiMiugrinhy of the, 488
Haw-kirw. CurteUjphvr, Adveatures of, 103
J.'-i-.-v family, by Janes, 107
Lawrence Genealogy, 488
L^.^inily °f VL"iljijl drid Maryland, by Mead,
j> ~-vt, Major Abraham, Narrative of, V>2
L"-:,.y.'s Pictorial i?ield-Book of the War of
at the end of the volume.]
Lowell, History of, by Cowley (second edition),
308
Macy family, by Mncy, 239
Maryland Colonial Histcry, by Neill, 359
Massachusetts nistorieal Society Collections,
(vol. viii.), 237
Massachusetts Volunteers, Record of the, 489
Methodist Quarterly Review, 491
Moody, James, Narrative of, 104
Moore's Notes on the. IlisLor.v of Slavery in Mas-
sachusetts, 484
Morgan Genealogy, bv Mcrgau, 366
Mudge Memorial, by Mud ;e. 243
Nev-Bruain, Ct. Memorial, oy Andrews, 219
New-Bngiander, 492
.New-Hampshire, Provincial Papers of (vols. I
and 2), '233
New York Historical Society Collections (1S68),
366
Pickering's Life of Timothy Pickering, 486
Settie's report of Fr /other's Voyage into the
West and Northwest regions ('1577), 363
Shepard; Rev. Thomas, cf Cambridge, manu-
script volume of, 369
Stone's Memoir of refit, 491
;:'.. :.■, -.-.'. an, '..•■? ''.':, £'Xh,'I>OiV families in
North America, 888
Xecnev's Class Memorial, Dartmouth College
graduates 0843). 4'0
Winchendou, Mass.. History of, bv Marvin, 370
Books, pamphlets and periodica '.s recei red, 203, 244,
Centennial celebration— Mason, N. U- , 354
Charter ef Norwich. Vt. f!761), 67
Church Covenant, Portsmouth. N. II. (1671), 160
Church Records— Chariestown, Moss., 157, 279, 435 ;.
Milton, Mass., 13,251, 4.33 ; Newington, N. H., 433
Coats of .Arms — Appleton, 209
Commissions — of John Allvn, es Judge, County <;f
Hartfcrd. Ct. (loS7\ 171 5 .'Thomas Danfouh and
Joseph Dudley "(167:9,23 * Edward Raudobh and
others (1679), 30
Commissioners of the 'Cm ted Colonies, order of (1675),
23
Connecticut Colonial Document.-;, with Notes, i'A, I?>9,
341, 4 55
Death?,— Foreign celebrities, 357
Denh.au, Major Generil Daiusi, notices or the death
PepraitToas—Colc-ord, Edward Q647), 167 ; lord.
Thomas (1664), 318 ; Freed;., Thomas (16o4), 31S ;
Furbur, William, sea. (16761,153 ; Haines, Samuel,
sen. ,'lfc7d) 152, (1381) 167. (1083) 16'* ; frurec-
sou, Johni'1673), 154 ; Perkins. .Tacoh (1664), 318 ;
Fhiib-rick, Elias (174S-9), 155 ; Fritthctt, W illiam
^1664), 319 5 Smith, John (1743-9), 154 i Thotar-
son, Was, (1677), 154 ] Weeks, Leona rd (1681), 1GS
Emery — Amm-y., 414
Epkopt.s- -Bristol, R- L, 475 ; Lcyden, Holland, ->7b ;
North Pembroke, N. II., 140 ; Weymouth, Mass.,
113, -K2, 423
Errata, 494
Exeter combination (1^39), origin of signers of, 1S5
Funeral Discourse on Hou. Calvin Fletcher, SS7
Genealogies —
Andrew, 11; Be!T, 253 ; Bulkley, 299: Gregory,
304; Haines, 148, 430 ; Rogers', 273 ; Spocnsr,
4'»7 - Strong, 204; Upham, 33. 130; Usher,
410 ; Wattrmau, 201, 47." ;. Welch, 417 ; Whit-
■ gift— Bratibury, 202
Qenealogiscs, Hints to, 77
Glover, Rev. Joseph or Josse, 135
Griswold versus Webb, a warrant (1V05), 345
llarleian Society, London, Eug. 340 W
Hartford, Co: m., .Records of, 42 *
H.a'vis, Hezekiah, promissory note for moiety of
N'evers Farm (loot/). 404
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General Index.
Hereditary Ability. 255
Instructions for Dir.iel Dertison, Esq. (1675), 321
James IT., Proclamation of the accession of. 463
Letters from —
Allyn, John (1692), 341 ; Commissioners of the
321, (1675-1677), 323, Li"J4, Zs\~MZ\ Duroomer,
Jeremiah (1715) 455, (17-30), 459 ; Eustis, Wil-
liam (1776), 205; Governor and General Court
of Connecticut to fir Wm. Phipps (1G92), 175 ;
Hathorne, Wm. (1673), 320 ; Uenshaw, Joshua,
Jr. (1776), 451; Living tone, Peter Van Brugh
(17441, 462 ; Lords of Trade (1703), 346 ; Pratt,
Daniel D. (1869), 3S4 ; Rawson, Edward (1673),
321, 329; Squire, Edmund (1S69), 356; Wal-
dron, Richard (1675;, 325 ; Wentworth, John
(1774-5), 278
Marriages and deaths, 93. 2*29, 354, 475
Marriages, deaths, and admissions to the church, Dur-
ham, N. H , 287
Marriages by Rev. Hugh Adams, Durham, N. II., ITS
Massachusetts, Bibliography of the local History of,
54, 141, £07, 465
Members of the New England Historic-Genealogical
Society, Obituaries of —
Allen, Rev. William, D.D., 216 ; Andrew, Hon.
John Albion, 1 : Bell, Pi^n. Samuel Darin, LL.D.,
249 ; Fletcher, Hon. Calvin, 377 ; Folsom, George,
4S1; Fowle, William Bentley, 109; Hall, Dud-
ley, 219 ; Hayes, Hon. Thomas M., 478 ; Noyes,
Rev. George Rappall, D.D.,215 ; Orr, Rev. John,
47S ; Pease, Frederick Salmon. 213; Peirce,
Jonathan, y/ ; Potter, Hon. Chandler Eastman,
61 : Rice, Henry, 97 ; Richardson, Joseph, 479 ;
Sewali, R^:v. Samuel, 214 ; Smith, Gen. William
Rudolph, 21S ; Staples, Hon. William Read, 218 ;
Valentine, David Thomas, 480 ; Walworth, Hon.
Reuben Hyde, LL.D, 98
Memoirs and Notices of —
Andxew, Hon. John Albion, 1 ; Bell, Hon.
Samuel Dana, LLD., 249 ; Caulkins, Frances
Manwaring, S96 ; Denison, Major General, 312 ;
Fle.cher, Hen. Calvin, 377 ; Fowle, William
Bentley, 109 : Potter, Hon. Chandler Eastman,
61
Memorial Halls — Dedication of —
Dedham, Mass., 354 ; Lancaster, Mass, 352
Meserve, Col. Nathaniel, 201
MUtou, Mass., Church Records, 13, 254, 445
Monument to commemorate the discovery of the
anaesthetic properties of ether, Boston (1868), 352
Museum, British, a sketch of the, 73
.Necrology of New-England Colleges, 1867-3 —
Amherst, 82 ; Bowdoin, 82 ; Brown University,
'•53 ; Colby University, 84 ; Dartmouth, 34 ; Har-
vard, 86- Middlebury, 33; Trinity, 39; Tufts,
89; University of Vermont, 83 ; Wesleyan Uni-
versity, 89 ; Yale, 90
New-England Historic-Genealogical Societv —
Address by President Marshall P. Wilder (1369),
137
Life Members, 2-17
Necrology, 97, 2.13, 357, 473
Officers for 1869, 248
Proceedings, 100. 220, 361, 432
Kewingtou, N.^H.. Church Records of, 433 -
Newton-Corner, laying of corner stone of Public Li-
brary building at (1868), 353
Nomenclature, English local, 77
Norwich, Vt., Charter of, with historical notes .67
Notes -':.ud Queries—
Xfotcs.— American Baronet, 311 ; Ancient Mound
near Covington, Ky., 102 ; Androscoctrin — Saco,
212 ; Bells in America, first Chime of, 211 ; Bib-
liography, 472 ; Blackburn, 472 ; Books, Preser-
vation of,' 269; Boston Directory for 1868.210;
Bradlee, Sainael, Esq. Birthplace of, 471 ; Chee-
ver, Ezekitl, 209 ; Clapboards and Shingles,
Patriarchal, 211 ; Coins, Rare. Sale of, 210 ; Col-
lege Presidents, 209; Double tides for Public
men, 2.11 : Epitaph, a singular one, 14.0 ; " E
Pluribus Unnm," 472 ; Fort "Washington, In Ro*-
bury, Purchase of, 147 ; Groves, Richard, 209 ;
Baileck, Fitz Greene, 211 ; Harvard College, Do-
nations to, 210 ; Longevity, Singular instance of,
474 ; Lost Tribes, 454; Lunt, 471; Maximilian
of Bavaria, 474 ; Merrill, Ilaynes and Abbot,
473 ; Methodism, Statistics of, 210 ; Newspaper
(1694) First English, 278 ; New-York Genealogical
and Biographical Society, 474 ; Northumberland,
l>uke of, 210 ; Piccairn, Col., 475 ; (.'uiner, Miss
Joanna, the sculptor, death of, 211 ; Reformed
Dutch Church, 243 ; St. George's Church, Beek-
ruan Street, New York, 243 ; Short-sightedness,
253 ; Simonides, Dr. Constantine, 211 ; State-
Brig Hazard, 101 ; Story, Storer, 474 ; Tournay,
Thornton, 472 ; Walled Lakes, 348 ; Waterman,
Robert, corrections of the family of, 472 ; Wel-
lington, Papers of the Duke of, 210 ; West-Point
graduates, civil occupation of, 210 ; Woodbridge,
Mrs. Mary (Ward), 475
Queries. — Adams, 350 ; Baldwin, 349 ; Blackburn,
J., Painter. 211 ; Carr and Randall, 351 ; Clark,
Nathaniel, 343 ; Cogswell, 212 ; Dumpling F^rt,
349 ; God's Controversy with New Ec eland, 102 ;
Grants of Land to Individuals by the King, 102 ;
Haines, 212 ; Hoyt, 351 ; Lafayette, 472"; Law,
Dr. Samuel and bis' wife, 212 ; Meserve, 102 ;
Pain, Ralph, of Rhode^Isbad, 211 ; Peck, John,
102 ; Rodes, John, 102 ; Ship Angel Gabriel, 350 ;
Spooner, Ann, 348 ; Suu&mpscot Parent, 212 ;
Thompson, 212
Replies.— Hazard, State Brig, 101 ; Peck, John, 101 ;
Reed, Richmond, 211
Pedigrees — Bulkley, 299 ; Haines, 143
Petitions— Dover, N. H., Inhabitants of (1649), 161 ;
btvawofcrryBank, to change the name of to Ports-
mouth (1653), 162
Portrait^-- ■
Andrew, Hon, John Albion, 1 : Bell, Hon. Sam'l
Dana, LL.D., 249; Cauikin?, Frances Manwar-
iug, 396 ; Fletcher, Hon. Calvin, 377 ; Fowle,
William Bentley, 109 ; Potter, Hon. Chandler
Eastman, 61
Prince's Chronology, brief meiururs and notices of
subscribers to, 338
Privateer General Sullivan, Records of the Proprietors
of (1777), 47, 181, 289
Privy Council Decision in the matter of the Liveen
Legacy (1703), 342
Quo Warranto, Third Writ of, against the Colony of
Connecticut, 169
Records, Church (Charlestcwn), 137, 279, 435 ; (Mil-
ton), 13, 254, 445 ; (Newingtcn, N. H.) 433
Records, Town (Hartford, Ct.), 42
Rogers family of Newport, R. 1., and Middlstown,
Conn., 273
Ruffs, 53
Scott, Antiquity of the Dame cf, 121
Scottish Church, Leydea, Holland, inscriptions from,
2od
Ship building in Massachusetts, early, 33
Soldiers' Monuments, Dedications of —
St. Johnsbury, Vt., 353 ; Weymouth, Mass., 226
Submission of Connecticut to the King's authority
recommended (1687), 174
Subscribers to Prince's Chronology, brief memoirs
and notices of, 336
Towns —
Boston, 352 ; Bristol, R. I., 475 ; Charlestown,
137, 279, 435 ; Dedham, 354 ; Dover, N. H., 161,
167, 168 ; Durham. N. H.. 178, 297 , Exeter, N.
H., 185 ; Hartford. Conn., 42 ; Lancaster, Mass..
352 ; Lyme, Conn , 425 ; Mason, N. H-, 354 ;
Milton, Mass., 13. 254, 415; Newington, N. H.,
433 ; Newton, 353 ; Norwich, Vt., 67 ; Portsmouth,
N. H., 160, 162, 164, 168, 2-39, 392: St. Johns-
bury, Vt., 353 -, Weymouth, 118, 226, 232, 423
Voyages to the Northern Atlantic Coast of America,
in the 16th Century, 192
Weymouth Dead in the War of the Rebellion, 223
Will— Deed, Samuel Haines (1682;, 150
Wilis— Glover, Josse, 136 ; Haines, Matthias (1741),
156, (1703) 430 ; Haines, William (175c), 153 ;
Whitgift, William (1615), 2(54
Wood-Cuts— British Museum, 73 ; Diagram of the
Reading Room in, 74 ; Soldier's, Monument, Wey-
mouth, Mas.3., 277
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NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL EEGISTEB,
XXIII
JANUARY, I860.
No. 1.
JOHN ALBION ANIeltEVv",
[Communicated by Samuel Btjenham, A.M.]
The pen of the biographer and the tongue of the orator have long
since given then tributes to ike memory of John Albion Andrew ;
but it is fitting; that the pages of the official organ of that Society of
which he was an honored President, should contain a recognition of his
virtues ; a testimonial of the high esteem in which he was held ; a
portrayal, Inadequate though it be, of his character.1 Of him as a
man, a citizen, a lawyer, a magistrate, and a statesman ; of his ser-
vices in the varied stations he was called upon to occupy, others have
written and spoken with that detail which a truthful record demanded :
and as the years pass on, and the principles for winch he lived and
i diored, with all the generous devotion of his great heart, shall ripen
into a rich fruitage, Ins eminent abilities, his high integrity of pur-
pose, and Ins unflinching energy in the assertion and maintenance of
human rights, will be increasingly apparent, and continually furnish
fresh material for the historian, and fresh enthusiasm for every lover
of his fellow man. It may be truthfully said oi him. that he was " not
for a day, but for all time ;v anal as great men and their deeds never
grow old, but always brighten as the light of years tails upon them,
so he will ever be a living power, a brilliant example for all patriots
who shall follow him.
In view of what has been done, and of what is now in process, it
would be inexpedient in this place to enter upon any biographical
details, or attempt what would of necessity be but a meagre estimate
of his life and character ; the more appropriate duty is to throw, per-
chance, an additional ray of light upon a few prominent events which
hav
e pas
sed
into the history of our commonwealth and of the nation,
to reveal somewhat ol his inner nature, and discern the workings of
that ever active mind, the impulses and emotions of that lofty soul,
never at rest from labors for the srood of others until his God called
J The substance of this article consists of remarks made at a resnlar meeting of the New-
England Historic-Genealogical Society, and now printed by direction of the Publishing
Committee.
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him to a higher sphere, where he will find the full realization of every 1/ J
hope, the fulfilment of every promise. // /
It is comparatively easy to write of the public efforts of our great / ■'£
men; to pass judgment upon those words and deeds which touch the
living issues of the times ; for the world has its verdict always ready, / i
and external life cannot escape the sciuliuy, the criticism and the
open opinions which fall thick and fast in the path of those who occu-
py positions of honor. But it is another thing to learn correctly, and
appreciate rightly, the ruling motives, the fundamental principles
upon which this external life rests, and by which the outer world is
reached and moved ; and yet, in this instance, the latter is the more
pleasant, for the reason, alas ! too rare, that nearness of approach, and
closer study, only bring more strikingly to view those noble governing-
traits which were so preeminently characteristic of Governor Andrew.
He was known to the public as an energetic man, earnest and persist-
ent in the advocacy of the rights of all men, wherever and when-
ever imperilled ; he was known to his friends as a man of deep con-
victions, of a generous and susceptible nature, thoroughly conscientious
in all matters of a personal or public nature, and never weary in well
doing, whether the labor of love or of duty — and they were synony-
mous terms with him — was for his professional brethren, his friends, a
sick soldier, a suffering slave, or a hardened convict. Rectitude of
purpose made him impartial when there was wrong to be righted,
pain of body or mind to be alleviated, any good deed to be performed,
Rank and position made him no better friend, drew from him no
deeper sympathies, incited him to no more earnest action. In bis
mind, judicial, and yet tender in its nature, there was no call to action
stronger than an injustice to be remedied. Therein lay the true secret
of his untiring zeal in every cause looking toward the elevation of his
fellows in any or all the phases of life, social, civil, political, educa-
tional, moral and religious, lie considered them all as " parts of one
harmonious whole," and in their distinct conditions he never lost
sight of their mutual relations and genuine oneness. Thus it was
that while he was honored and respected by the public, he was hon-
ored, respected and loved by his friends ; the former knew him by his
deeds, the latter by his motives and deeds; so that while the same
judgment of the man was reached, it was by d Serent methods.
Governor Andrew's official connection with the New-England His-
toric-Genealogical Society was of so short duration, that a large pro-
portion of the members had not gained that personal knowledge of
his qualifications for the office of president which soon would have
been theirs, had he lived to carry into operation the comprehensive
plans he had in mind for the institution. And yet, the year and ten
months of his presidency (January, 1S6G, to October, 1867, inclusive)
gave the sociery joyful anticipations of a brilliant future for its history
under his administration. Those who knew him but slightly when he
first assumed the duties of his office, soon learned that the lawyer and
the statesman was also the ardent student of history ; an enthusiastic
lover of his country ; who held with a firm grasp all that was
precious in the past, all that was possible in the present, while he
looked onward, and upward too, for a still more glorious realization
of a Christian nation, where civil and religious freedom shall make
the sky radiant with promise for the race. Those who knew him more
11 18G9] John Albion Andrew, 3
\l v intimately can echo tlio words of John Jay (New-York, November
1/ 11, 1807): —
I •• \V,- recognize in Governor Andrew all that is most excellent in the traits tigddl-
|y rmributedlo New-England, blended with a breadth of thought, a largeness of
.-,.;, and mi rd>sence of anything like provincial or sectarian prejudice, that raised
?;.. : :!? !.•"„'■'" of~t.be American ideal; and will make his name honored
v. iit-Tvu r the history of our country ehall be read, as an illustrious and classic ex-
sli«| U: of the noblest phase of the American character."
it eertaiuly was fitting that one who entered so largely and nobly
info the most eventful historic period in our country's annals, who by
word?) and il'vdt made history for all coming- time, should be at the
head of a society whose very existence rests on a pure love of country,
a id it desire to perpetuate her historic records in their general and
individual character. And that he entered into the very spirit of this
oi / alteration-, and had high and comprehensive, and yet, as was always
lr«e of him, practical views and plans for its greater efficiency7, is e'vi-
.: nl from his admirable address on the 2d of January, 18G7. Love
of country was an integral part of his religion, and what true Christian
r:m bo other than a true patriot ? In his own words in an address to
the class graduating from the medical school of Harvard. College,
(lSG-t) : — ]
" T! first ehity of the citizen is to regard himself as made for his country., not to
regard his v. mntry as made fur him. If he will but subordinate his own self-hood,
hi* own ambition, enough to perceive how great is his country, and how infinitely |
he, is it not manifest that he presently becomes a sharer in her glory, a par-
es? He is strengthened by her strength, and inspired by her |
intellectual and moral life. While he contributes his little to the grand treasury of J
ber various wealth of power and possession, he draws therefrom vigor and. support
\
I taker of her greatnes
V ith such views he logically could do no less than give his warmest
approval to the objects of this society, and his vigorous cooperative
efforts for its usefulness. He was familiar with the mile-stones along
I the track of our nation's history; he had studied the past that he
nrijrht live well in the present, and for the future ; and from the printed
p »,.;'"• and the written record —from «' the traditions of the elders" — he
had learned wisdom from noble men and noble deeds ; and no one,
more than he, appreciated at their full value the labors of the genealo-
gist and the historian.
The time was opportune, also, when he accepted the appointment :
love of country was uppermost in the mind of every American citizen,
um\ he, of all among us, was the one fitted to give proper direction,
I a* d a wholesome impulse to the work cf the society. In the address
?irsi referred to, he says :—
* J ' e design, the studies, the work and the progress of your society, are, neither
o! them, without their attractions to my own mind. Nor am 1 at all insensible of
* ':r \'due. All of knowledge we can gather about our predecessors, their lives,
it:«'jr i. i'Hi^hts, their achievements, their daily practices, their characteristic methods,
l.'u-jr m-.u-try. their worship, their proficiency in sciences and the arts, their style of
f-;».veh, their sympathies and their controversies, the economy of their households
and al their civil government, their philosophy and their legislation — and all that
w* ran m iike manner garner up, methodize, and transmit to the future, belonging to
t.jc Ii.e, character and history of our own time, tend not only to enlarge the formal
<>: ••! common learning, but to preserve the treasures of human experience and
thought, to diiluse them among men. and to increase for countless generations, the
absolute wisdom of mankind.
4 John Albion Andrew, [January,
Can the true work and objects of the society be more satisfactorily
expressed ; and did not our late president, in this careful analysis,
show that lie was no mere man of ornament at the head of a public
organization, but that here, as in every position that he occupied in
his busy life, he fully understood the work before him, and brought to
bear upon its accomplishment a mind well stored with the necessary
knowledge, and a hearty energy of purpose that was beginning to be
felt in every department of the society ? He recognized more than
most men in professional life the true value of history as a science,
and as an educator ; for, as he well said,
" History touches all human life on every side. It instructs the individual. It
gives a new tone to a community. It elevates a nation. It enlivens a generation.
It inspires the human race. All that may be known, remembered, felt, loved, hatea,
venerated or shunned ; all things and all ideas, cognizable by the human mind, or
which excite human emotion ; all spiritual, as veil as aii material things, are found
within its domain. It does not forget the form of a shepherd's crook, nor of the
manger in a Syrian stable, while rising to the contemplation of Oriental philosophy
two thousand years old, or to the exploration of the astronomy of the Magi. Nor
does it. forget to preserve the genealogy of Joseph, though soaring to report the song
of angels, and struggling to record the sublime story and mystery of redemption."
Thus did Governor Andrew understand history in its broader
phases, as well as in its minor details ; and thus was he fitted for the
duties- of that office to which the society so cordially elected him, and
to which he came with Unaffected pleasure and sincere love for its
work and its associations. Especially did he delight in whatever per-
tained to, or illustrated the history of our commonwealth, and through
all his official career as chief-magistrate, it is easy and pleasant to
notice how jealously he preserved ancient customs, and how he en-
joyed their observance. He took an honest pride in marching with
the legislature to the Old-South church and in listening to the election-
sermon, not because of his own dignities of office, but because he
was doing as his predecessors had done for generations before him ;
and as he sat in the high-back pews of that " sanctuary of freedom, "
sacred with historic scenes, he drew inspiration for words and deeds
which should live in the far future, even as those of Hancock and
Adams have come to us. He had a consistent veneration for the his-
tory and traditions of Massachusetts, and in hi > own life and official
actions exemplified the principles he held so dear.
He believed in New-England, In the words of a former member of
his staff (John Quincy Adams) : —
'" He was thoroughly in-grain a New-England man. He believed absolutely in
our principles, our methods, training and ideas. He had a wholesome smack of the
soil of the region in his strong and shrewd talk, vivid sense of humor, and his liking,
once in a while, fa* the racy anecdotes and peculiar wit, which, in their best form,
are sometimes found scattered freely in New-England."
But while he believed in New-England, he believed, emphatically,
in his own State. Said he on one occasion (January, 1862) : —
" Let Massachusetts ideas and Massachusetts principles go forth, with the indus-
trious, sturdy sons of the commonwealth, to propagate and intensify, in every
camp, and upon every battle field, that love of equal liberty, and those rights of
universal humanity which are the ba^is of our institutions."
And it was with honest pride that in another message he said, in
ringing tones, " Her people will forever stand by their country.''7
ISCO.j
John Albion Andrew.
But these are the opinions common to all in an estimate of Governor
Andrew's character and services ; such is the verdict of the com-
munity hi which he lived, of the country which be loved. Yet the
)f- picture is not complete ; there are lights and shades yet wanting, and
f( which can he supplied only from his own honest views in respect to
J prominent feataieti m his career ; and from these may come those cross-
lights which will give new ideas and new interpretations, or confirm
former conjectures and judgments in a happy manner. From such j
personal views we may be better enabled to impart symmetry to our
conception of him in the various positions he held in the eye of a
Critical ami yet approving public.
It is not for me to claim that intimate acquaintance with Governor j
Andrew which others in this society enjoyed, and which would, there-
! '■!•-. justify in them extended and appreciative criticism of his life
a-; I character, and perhaps especially in those respects which bear
? .■ r<- directly upon his connection with this organization. But it has
I . • suggested that there is a manifest propriety in calling up the
memories of the past, and in lingering for a few minutes upon
| &o?ne scenes and incidents which at the time seemed comparatively
unimportant, but -which are now of tenderest value. We knew how j
it is with the records of the great men of past generations ; a per- |
Roiial incident, a casual remark, whether accidentally or intentionally 1
preserved^ often throws a ilood of light upon an otherwise ill under-
stood page of history ; so will it be in the future, and if a man's j
views of any or all of his public deeds can be known, to just that
oxt< nt is the labor of the historian lightened and his conclusions ren-
dered more just. j
Therefore it is that a few circumstances connected with personal
i interviews with the late honored President of the New-England His- j
tone-Genealogical Society are here introduced ; modestly, it is hoped,
.and yet frankly, as well illustrating some features in his character,
and shedding, perhaps, additional light upon a few incidents that have
passed into history. The sole value attaching to tliese few facts, is j
in Governor Andrew's own opinion on certain of his actions, and,
so far as is known to me, these personal views have not before readied
the public ear or eye. But now that he is gone, and a loving and
mourning people would learn more of him o^ whom they find they ]
had known only too little, these and similar waifs, now precious per-
gonal treasures, should be theirs, that they may know still better how
\% to value rightly him whose sun "went down at high noon. Base is he j
who would attempt to bring himself into even a transient notice over
the ashes of the honored dead ; yet should not those, and they are
many, who profited by his acquaintance, and had knowledge of his
motives, convictions and aspirations, make them permanent on the
printed page, so that future biographers and historians may have
mat rial tor their labors, arid coming generations be blessed in the
nui'io example held up to their admiring gaze ?
'*' Bcec olim meminisse juvabit."
in the year 18G6, while collecting historical memoranda illustrating
the history of our State in the war of the rebellion, it was in the direct
line of my labors to prepare a brief sketch of Gov. Andrew's official
Tor, XXIII. 1*
6 John Album Andrew. [January, ')|
sorviccs during those long- and trying- years ; and in the conversations M
then held, I learned, as never before, to place a proper estimate upon fill
both his public and private character. Those who knew him far better, \ (
can easily imagine his genial and unaffected manner, his transparent ' n
honesty of heart, his comprehensive and clear statements, as he con- J' J
■ versed upon topics, which elicited the noble qualities of his soul ; and
can also vividly realize the wonderful workings of the retentive
memory wddch was one of his remarkable characteristics — his accura-
cy in regard to places, persons, events and elates — the singular facility
with which he brought to bear upon any subject all the facts necessary
for its elucidation. It is probably true, that there have been few men
among us who could so readily and aptly use the results of their read-
ing and observation. In his extemporaneous efforts this was pecu-
liarly apparent, while in conversation the listener would oftentimes be
amazed at the profusion and fitness of his quotations and references,
evincing, as they did, a range of reading, and a depth and directness
of thought, unusual in one whose time was by necessity so fully oc-
cupied with weighty matters of public interest. He seemed to have
incorporated into his creed of daily life, Dwight's remark; that
" Knowledge is never of very serious use to man until it lias become
part of his customary course of thinking." But with all these bril-
liant scintillations, with all the wealth of thought which he poured forth
j - to the profit and delight ot others, there was a childlike simplicity
which was charming to witness. One feature in each and every con-
versation impressed me : his evident anxiety to be correctly under-
stood. He was peculiarly sensitive on this point, not, as a stranger
might suppose, from vanity, but from a deep consciousness that he
acted from pure motives for the public good, and so, oftentimes, he
quoted paragraphs from his messages, explained their bearings,
and detailed their history, with a vigorous manner that showed lie was
a man of strong convictions and generous impulses, and had the sin-
ceres t desire that others should appreciate him rightly. Here was no
vanity, but rather manly honesty.
In the conversations to which reference lias been made, there were,
oftentimes, peculiar and tempting opportunities for indulging in self-
laudation, and in expressions of personal feelings toward those who
had differed from him on important questions which arose during the
progress of the war ; but, so far as recollection serves me, he had
no words of censure for any man ; no unworthy self-assertion to the
disparagement of others. I distinctly remember that one morning as
we were bending over, and looking into, one of the low closets in his
room at the State-House, searching for sundry papers, conversation
incidentally turned upon the differences of opinion, or perhaps, more
correctly, the conflict of authority, between him and a prominent gen-
eral, a citizen of this State. He turned his full face towatds me, and
with a quietness of voice and manner which indicated that no feelings
of animosity lingered in his heart, said : —
" I believe that -we were both sincere in our views, were both laboring for our
country in what we thought was the line of right and duty ; "
And with a pleasant twinkle of the eye continued :—
" And we were both in earnest ! we thought in different ways sometimes, but for
the same end. As it is, I am satisfied."
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1SC0.]
I am confident that those are nearly the precise words spoken, and
] have often thought, that then, if ever, during that free conversation,
he would have given utterance to hard thoughts if such were in his
!;,Mtt.
fi Of the ten brilliant years which comprised the public life of Gover-
uoi Andrew, those of the rebellion brought his name and his charac-
l< i most prominently before the State and the nation ; and of that
n>Mu list of the chief magistrates of the loyal States, it is no dis-
paragement to others, to say that he was, by the universal verdict,
fir»t and foremost. Says the Rev. Dr. A. If. Quint, in his election
»vcrrtion, in January, 1866 : —
" T Lave W-en the governor of Massachusetts for five each years — called by the
(KyrpttiHMtiS voice of the people, and continued by reelections (these most momen-
j , ., iV* a\mx ikwa of the revolution) — is enough for the patriotic ambition of
. . ....... l\> itavc been such a governor that the reader or" the country's history
,..'.:.;, turns to Massachusetts, and, turning to Massachusetts, inevitably sees
- r ^ "the mune of its chief magistrate, ennobles a man in history. In such a
t nu *.'f service there is a manifest completeness. It begun when the clouds were
S .wt riiii; ; it ends with the skies clear. The work accomplished was one work ; it
e u ;- a great period in history."
So far as public fame is more immediately concerned, Governor
Andrew's war-record stands out in bold relief from his other services.
lb uas, as all know, among the first to foresee and prepare for the
impending conflict, with a prescience which now seems like an inspi-
ration, with a vigor which could scarcely have been increased,
and a breadth of view which could scarcely have been enlarged, had
he actually known the events that were to follow. And thus, when
the crisis came, he, and may we not say, he alone, was ready! In
answer to an inquiry as to his reasons for apprehending a resort to
arms, he replied with earnestness, " It was in the air, and some of
u-rt breathed it!" To his ever watchful eye it was certainly true
li; it.. " Cuming events cast their shadows before/'''
Kccall that message of January, 1SG1 ; many, perhaps most of us,
thought there was in it more of rhetoric than of fact, more of the vaga-
ri«-'« of an enthusiast than the wisdom and forecast of the statesman.
But as we now read it in the light of history, it seems oracular in its
utterances. He once remarked to me that he had two objects in view
i i this message, suggested by the threatening condition of public
affairs : one, a vindication of the history of the State on distracting
national questions, exonerating her from all responsibility for public
dimensions and possible conflicts, and showing in all her history her
ll« 'rough loyalty, and her readiness to protect and preserve the nation-
['■♦ miegrity ; — the other, to prepare the people, so far as was possible
in a paper of this kind, for the troubles which he thought ho saw in
the future. ^ A careful perusal of this message will show that it lays
a broad ami suitable foundation and justification for the subsequent
•nurse ol Massachusetts during t\ie rebellion, and that it was actually
icedcd to give completeness to our State record.
I he " logic ot events ?; rapidly brought on as a necessary sequence
-o message ol May, 1861. In this we find a sharp appreciation of
l-mnal ali tirs, and of the inevitable action of the State which must
mediately be taken ; o, concise statement of what must be done and
v to do it. The man and the emergency are very well shown in
I
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8 John Albion Andrew, [January,
the laconic opening sentence : — " The occasion demands action and it
shall not be delayed by speech." During1 the long- years of war his
state-papers were of necessity frequent ; but they were each and 8.11
models of their kind, exactly fitted for the exigencies that called them if
forth.
Once, when speaking of his various war messages and addresses,
and commenting upon them in an unaffected manner, he expressed, in
a modest way, a feeling entirely natural in the circumstances, that
these might unduly overshadow, in the public estimation, his other
services as chief magistrate, lie said, in substance, that many of
these messages were for immediate effect, and therefore in their very
nature lacked a permanent value. Great emergencies were to be pro-
vided for with promptness ; the ardor of the people was to be aroused
and sustained ; a constant stimulus was to be applied ; and every
possible lawful means employed to keep public sentiment to the white
heat of generous patriotic action. While he claimed that the great
practical duties, always present, were urged by him in the most busi-
ness-like manner, each in its proper order, lie also felt that the long
continued and terrible discipline of war must be, in part at least, up-
borne by words of enthusiasm, and sparkling thoughts whose effect
was merely for the time. In this connection he remarked, that his
order for the firing of guns on the anniversary of the battle of New-
Orleans (January 8th, 1861). was with the object of insensibly arousing
a military spirit among the people ; and, as it proved, this salute was but
anticipatory of the cannon-peals which two years later echoed among
our hills and valleys, telling of another victory at New-Orleans, in
contrast with which Jackson's battle sinks into comparative insig-
nificance.
His valedictory address, January, 1866, was considered by him
as a better foundation for his reputation as a statesman than any of
his previous afforts. lie believed this to be, as a whole, his ablest
state-paper, and as standing in strong contrast to all others. Strictly
argumentative and logical, devoid of rhetorical display, he thought it a
comprehensive view of reconstruction which would abide the test of
time, He said he was willing to rest upon this message his ability as a
statesman in the bread and best acceptation of the word. Those who
had ; ometimes thought that he could not grapple with national sub-
jects in their grander aspects, were surprised at this exhibition of his
versatile powers, and close and able processes of thought ; and many,
who up to that time bad heedlessly judged him as a mere partizan,
accorded to him his true position as an accomplished statesman. He
frankly said that he intended to embody in this message his matured
views on the great questions before the country, to lay down a basis
that would stand the test of time, outlive the extravagances of parti-
zanship, and ultimately commend itself to the sound judgment of
thoughtful and honest citizens.
Another paper which he thought among his best, and upon which
he said he bestowed a day of unremitted labor, was his message on
the assassination of President Lincoln. It is short, but as a clear
and accurate analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character, and his qualities of
mind and soul, it has never been excelled. Governor Andrew was,
and had a right to be proud of it. Mr. Browne, in his excellent sketch
of the official life of Governor Andrew, after quoting this message,
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well remarks (p. 3 6-1) : " may we not ascribe to him all the positive,
noble qualities with which his judgment thus invested President Lin-
coln, and that indefinable something' more which he calls the 'intui-
tion of reason/ but let us call 'inspiration ; } which is not shaped by
(/" Che present, but is of and for all time, and itself shapes the future?
i uuiyanng his declarations of purpose with the great actions of his
administration, do we not recognize that his career was controlled
from within, not from without ; and that the good he did was good
he planned ? ,s
The exhausting demands of the war did not prevent him from car-
ing for the varied interests of the State, with his characteristic ener-
gy and ability. In illustration of this, he called my attention to his
!<•< ~;-,«r'v in ISG3, on the educational interests of Massachusetts, and
took- evident pleasure in commenting upon some of its main points
&* proof that he had given the subject careful and discriminating
••:..; \y. Of this message, President Hill of Harvard College subse-
quently remarked, in a private note to me : —
|
" Governor Andrew has, during his official career, shown a great interest in the
cause of education, and an understanding of its needs far above that of statesmen
m ijenera!. 1 know of no man whose general views are wider in their grasp, or
w injr in their details. His message to the legislature, January 10th, 1803, has
U*.'ii quoted yvith high approbation in France and in Germany; and had the Gen-
C'ou'i'£ that winter shown anything of the tame lofty spirit, Massachusetts would
l'.■.\\^^ placed herself, under his: administration, in the same high rank in the work of
"VthiCaiion that she took in the work of upholding the federal government. But |
he '.va.-. in advance of ids State, and the great opportunity failed. Yet how nobly |
he bore it! and with what wisdom set himself about accomplishing, in the best
manner, the inferior ends to which the legislature determined to apply the fund.*7
Considered in its purely literary aspects, Governor Andrew gave
the preference to his address before the New-England Agricultural
Society, in September, ISGd. Rapidly running over and commenting
•.*■"!) it. when he reached the closing paragraph he rose from his chair,
and delivered it with an enthusiasm never to be forgotten by his single
lienor. When he had finished, he stopped a moment with a sur-
prised look, as if astonished at his own action, and then, as if apolo
pzing lor the brilliant episode, remarked quietly that the sentiment
whatever its mode of expression, was sufficient to inspire any one who
love* his country, and then quoting a second time the poetry with
which the address closes, he returned again to conversation.
Without lingering upon details like these, which might be easily
and pleasantly extended, it is impossible not to be impressed with the
^ -i anility of Governor Andrew's powers, and the immense burden of
. dx>i which he performed through that indomitable energy and exe-
cutive ability which so emphatically marked his life-long career. It
w no error to say that in all his labors there is no evidence of undue
haste or carelessness. lie gave to all subjects honest and earnest at-
toh-tinn. ^ \\ hat Johnson said of Goldsmith may be as appropriately
sulci 'ol nun : " Nihil era/, quod non tetigit: nihil quod teligit nun ornauit."
Although the public, or even his friends, may not at all times have
coincided with his views, ever j one accords to him integrity of pur-
I*oso, mi h most endeavor to walk in what he thought to be the path
' ! duty, regardless of praise or blame. He was one of the few men
w*iu dared to go against public sentiment. In one of his messages he
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10 . Johi Albion Andrew. [January, |
I
quotes, with his customary aptness, a passage which wc may well
believe expressed his own convictions : —
j
" Powers depart,
Possessions vanish and opinions change,
And passions hold a fluctuating scat ;
But by the storms of circumstance unshahen,
And subject neither to eclipse nor wane,
I'idi/ exists."
"Duty" always existed with him ! He did not escape censure at '';j
times, but, as Addison says : — |
" It is a folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to
be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every |
[ age of the world, have passed through this fiery persecution,"
Appropriateness in Scripture quotations was one of Governor An-
drew's peculiar characteristics. His proclamations for thanksgivings
and fasts are striking illustrations, forcibly reminding us of the times
when Cromwell and the Puritans hurled the Bible at their enemies, or
used it for their own edification and encouragement. These procla-
mations were known, read and admired, through all the loyal :|
States, and if theie were those who wondered at their fervor, and
their richness in Biblical phraseology, they may now learn, when their
distinguished author reposes in the grave, that lie was a constant
student cf the Scriptures, and whether as a pupil in the Sunday
School, a teacher, or a superintendent, for he had worthily occupied
each position, death alone sundering Ins connection with the school
attached to the church and society of which the Rev. James Freeman
Clarke is pastor, he manifested a love for the Bible, and a familiari-
ty with it, which all might honorably desire, but which too few pos-
sess. JTis quick and appropriate application of Scripture was well
illustrated in the last interview which it was my pleasure to enjoy
with him. We were in a store opposite the office of the Boston Jour-
nal, and talking, or rather he was talking, for it was for me to
listen, upon the condition of the country. The bulletin-board of the
Journal was telling the results of the elections in Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania. In answer to the inquiry how he viewed the reverses of the
Republican party, he quickly answered, " ' Now no chastening for the
present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless afterward it
yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are ex-
ercised thereby.' It depends upon how we are ' exercised thereby ; ' "
and he went on with remarks upon the issues then before the nation,
in an earnest and impressive manner that will never be forgotten. I
will not attempt to give even in the briefest way the burden of his
words. It is sufficient to say that as he bade me a smiling good
morning, and turned and walked up the street with that linn step so
familiar to ail who knew him, with hands clasped behind his back as
was his wont, I felt that he was a man whose views reached beyond
State-lines and mere party limits, and grasped firmly upon the eternal
principles of right, upon which the perpetuity of our institutions de-
pends. I could follow him with the words of Pope —
" Statesman, yet friend to truth ! of soul sincere,
In action faithful and in honor clear."
I saw him no more, and soon it was to be said of him as of Enoch
of old, " He was not, for God look him."
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I
It would be very pleasant to extend these reminiscences, but the
prescribed limits are nearly reached, and the little remaining space
should be- given to a brief outline of Governor Andrew's life, such as
the Society should have in its official organ, and such as will meet the
wants of future readers. The scholarly discourse of the Reverend
KJt;is Sason, delivered at the request of the society, April 2, 1SG3,
ami subsequently published in a beautiful volume, contains a suc-
rhict genealogical record ; the genial and candid sketch by A. G.
Browne, Esq., also enters quite fully into the details of Lis life, while
the elaborate biography understood to be in preparation by the ac-
complished essayist, E. P. Whipple, Esq., will doubtless contain all
the information that the genealogist and historian could desire,
Memoranda.
I
"Oir Andrew family was of English origin, " descending in America
ft -a Ruber! Andrew, who immigrated to Rowley Village, near Boxford,
in <x"> county of Essex, Massachusetts, and died there in 1668; ;; it
was connected by marriage with several of the distinguished ancient
families of Massachusetts, and in its various branches well represent-
ed that 'true patriotism and native strength characteristic of New-
E England principles.
Says --• Whipple, in his Eulogy (November 2G, 1861) :—
" He came of that good New-England stock in which conscience seems to be as
hi rwiiciry as intelligence, and in which the fine cumulative results of the moral
htrujr^les and triumphs of many generations of honest lives appear to be transmitted
as a spiritual inheritance." 5
In the brief genealogy appended, use has been made of whatever
material was within reach. \
I. Robert Andrew, of Rowley Village, d. May 29, 166S. His wife's
n.nne was Grace . In his will, he requests to be buried at Tops-
1: Id. Ilis eldest son Thomas, unmarried, was to have the homestead
:
an laud bought of Zaccheus Gould ; son Robert, unmarried, to have
V; k*"£C<»re acres of land, extending from Pie-Brook to Clay-Pits. Falls-
Meadow, and Fishing-Brook Meadow ; John, under twenty-one years
ofa^c, to have the " Seller-Lott ; ,; Joseph, also unmarried, to nave j
*'';-■• land in Topsfield, bought of John Wild rs son. Daughters —
.M <ry, wife of Isaac Cummings ; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Simonds' ;
Hannah, wife of John Peabcdy (from her is descended George Pea-
body, the celebrated banker)." Daughters unmarried, and under twen-
ty years of age — Rebecca, Sarah and Ruth.
m 11^ Joseph, b. 18th September, 1657 : d. about 1132 ; settled in
* ; ' ;-' 'b 1 ; removed to Salem about 1704, where he ever after resided ;
RT. (I |, Sarah Perley, Feb. 1, 1681 ; and had— Joseph, John, Sarah,
Hepzibah,. Mary, Lydia ; m. (2), widow Abigail Walker, dau. of
•»o,m Grafton, and gr. dan. of Joseph Grafton, who was a freeman
'■'•n .; by her he had Nathaniel, b. Aug'. 10, 1165, and Jonathan, b.
An?. 12, 1708.
UL Nathaniel, b. 10th August, 1705 ; d. 4th February. 1762 ;
m- (I), Sept. 20, 1720, Mary, dau. of Nathaniel Higginson, gr. dau.
oHiom John,gr. gr. dau. of Rev. John, gr. gr. gr. dau. of Rev. Francis,
who was the first minister of Salem ; who d. there Aug. G, 1630. lie
*a. 1.2;. widow Abigail Peele. His children, all by his first wife, were
12 John Albion Andrew. [January,
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— 1. Nathaniel, b. June 11, 1731 ; d. March 28, 1731-2. 2. Mary,
b. April 5, 1733. 3. Joseph and Abigail (gemini), b. Feb. 7, 1734 ;
d. in infancy. 5. Hannah, b. May, 1735; d. young. 6. Jonathan /Jij
b. Feb. 6, 1737. 7. John, b. Sept. 27. 1747. He left a considerable |J
property, devised a sum to the poor of the parish, and provided tha'i /J
the poor- indebted, to Ms estate should not be " distressed." , J
IV. John, b. Sept. 27, 1747 ; m. Elizabeth, dau. of Abraham and
Elizabeth-Pickering Watson of Salem. Elizabeth Pickerirtg was dau H
of William, gr. dau. of John, and gr. gr. dau. of John Pickering, who
was in Salem as early as 163fr John Andrew was a goldsmith. and M
jeweller iu Salem ; kept at the,/' Sign of the Gold Cross,7' in 1769.
He removed to Maine. HisT^children were — 1. John. 2. William. j;|
3. John. 4. Elizabeth. 5. .Nathaniel. G. Mary. 7. Hannah. 8. |
Jonathan. 9. Pickering. 10. Anna. 11. Abraham. 12. Isaac |j
Watson. 13. Josiah.
Y. Jonathan, b. in Salem, 10th September, 1782 ; d. 27th Decem-
ber, 1S49. Eemoved to Maine, where he married Nancy Green Pierce, 1
who was born in Westmoreland, N. H., July 27, 1784, and d. March 7, 1
1832. His children were— 1. John Albion, b. May 31, 1818 ; d. Oct. 1
30, 1867. 2. Isaac Watson, b. Aug. 11, 1819, 3. Sarah Elizabeth, |
b. Sept. 6, 1822. 4. Nancy Alfreds, b. May 21, 1824.
VI, John Albion Andrew, the twenty-first Governor of Massa- |
ehusetis, was b. in Windham, Maine, May 31, 1818 ; graduated, at |
Bowdoiii College, 1837 ; studied law in Boston in the office of Henry |
H. teller. Esq., an uncle of Margaret Fuller (D'Ossoli) ; was admitted 1
to the bar in 1840 ; entered the law office of Theophilus P. Chandler, |
Esq., in 1847 ; in 1850 opposed Fugitive Slave Law ; in 1854 defend- |
ed the pnrties indicted at Boston for rescuing' the fugitive slave An- 1
thony Burns ; in 1855, defended the British Consul at Boston, against I
the charge of violating our neutrality laws during the Crimean war; 1
•in 1856, argued the petition for a writ of habeas corpus to test t!»e lega-
lity of the imprisonment of the free State officers of Kansas in Topeka;
in 1859, he originated and directed the measures for the legal defence |
of John Brown in Virginia : in 18G0, was chairman of the Massachu- £
setts delegation in the Itepublican convention at Chicago which norni- 9
nated Abraham Lincoln for President of the United-States ; was cho- j
sen Governor of Massachusetts, November, ] B60, inaugurated Janu-
ary 5th, 1861, and held the office five years ; was elected President of 1
the New-England Historic-Genealogical Society, January 3, 1SGG ; d. I
October 30, 1867.
lie m. Eliza Jones, dau. of Charles and Eliza-Jones Kersey, of Hing- f
ham, December 24, 1848 : they had children : — 1. Charles Albion, b. I
October 28, 1849, and d. September 28, 1850. 2. John Forrester, b. j
November 26, 1850. 3. Elizabeth Loring, b. July 29, 1852. 4. Edith,
b. April 5, 1851. 5. Henry Hersey, b. April 28, IS5S. Governor
Andrew's residence was in Boston, at No. 110 Charles-Street,
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MILTON (MASS.) CHURCH RECORDS.— 1678— 1754.
[Transcribed for the Register by Mr. William Blake Tjeuv.sk, of Dorchester.]
Continued from Vol. xxii. pa^e -U4.
i
Sept. 3, 1694. Mary Craine, ye wife of Stephen Craine, being ad-
mitted into full comanion was baptized. Hannah, Mercy and Mar-
garet Dennis, laying hold &c. giuing up yres to God. &c. An Dennis,
being admitted with her mother, was baptized.
Sept. 23, 1694. Elizabeth, ye Dau. of Mr Sam. Miller. j
Oct. 14, 1694. Mary, Elizabeth, Samuel, Zerviah, Benjamine ye
Children of Brother Stephen Craine, were baptized. j
Oct. 21, 1694. Meritteth, ye Dau. of Nat. Wiet.
Dec. 2, 1694. Mary, y" dau. of Mr Sam Web; John, ye son of
Timothy Crehore.
Dec. 30, 1694. Reforme, ye Dau. of Bro. Sain. Trisect.
March 10, 1694-5. Stephen, ye son of Bro. Stephen Craine. j
April 7, 1695. Joseph (ye sou of Mary Swinnerion ye dau of Lefia* j
Sumner), was baptized. j
April 21, 1695. Nathaniel Badcock renewed his baptismall Cove- -j
naut and gaue up hims. and his to ye watch and discipline of y8 Ghh.
and soe had his children baptized, viz : George, Nathaniel!, Elizabeth
and Sarah, Children of Nat. Badcock, were baptized. Nat. was ye
first baptized. ■ ]
May 26, 1695. Ebenezer and Ezekiel (y8 sons of Ebenezer Craine).
June 9, 1695. Waitstill, y° Dau. of Bro. Manassah Tucker.
June 16, 1695. Silence, ye Dau. of George Lion, deceased, was
baptized.
July 14. 1695. Richard Smith (being recd into full communion)
was baptized. j
Sept. 1695. John, ye son of Thomas Kellon.
Oct. 6, 1695. Hannah, y° Dau. of Ephvaim Tucker.
Nov. 24, '• Samuel. ye son of George Sumner was baptized.
This George was LeiftEt G. S. Eldest son and y8 day hee did Espli j
citaly 3 enew his Covenant with God and ys Chh,
Feb. 2, 1695-6. Elizabeth, ye Dau. of Sarjant Henry Yose,
Feb. 9, 1695-6. Hannah, y'r Dau. of Bro. Moses Belcher. j
Feb. 16, 1695-6. Nathaneel, ye son (of Sam. Web). j
April 12, 1696. Samuel, ye son of Thomas Vos Junir ; Submit, ya
Dau. of Sister Widow Huts on.
May 31, 1696. Bridget, y* Dan. of Nat. Badcock.
June 28, " Ebenezar. ye son of Nathaneel Wales.
July 12, " John, ye son of Jonathan Badcock. »
January 3, 1696. Tabitha, Dau. of Ebenezar Craine; Samuel, son
of Timothy Crehore.
Feb. 7, 1696. Ebenezar, son of Bro. Ezra Clap.
March 14, 1697-6. Samuel Niles (ye Collegian, son to Mr. Na-
thaneel Niles ow'ing his fathers Covenant), was baptized.
April 11, 1697. Anno.h, ye Dau. of Edward Blake.
May 16, 1697. Abigail, Dau. of James Fuller, was baptized hee
owning of ye Covenant.
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[January,
May SO, 169T. Mary, Dau. of Henry Glover (who renewed Cove-
nant), was baptized.
June 6, 1G9T. Johannah and Ruth (two twins Daughters to sister
Swinnerton), Leftnt Stunners Grand-children.
June 13, 169T. Edward, son of sister Wiet, ye wife of Nat. Wiet.
Sept. 19 " Hannah, Dau. of Stephen Craine ; George, son of
George Sumner Junior; Abigail, Dau. of Bro. Moses Belcher; Mary,
Dau. of Nathaneel Vose (bee renewing Covenant).
Octo. 1697. Ebenezar, son to Joseph Hauton was baptized. Grand-
son to Edward Vose Senior.
Octo. 2-4, 169T. Edward, son to Nathaneel Picher.
March 1, 1693-T. Nathaneel, son to Nat. Blake.
March 1, 1698-1. Jane, Dau. of Thomas Vose Junior.
March 27, 1698. Hannah, dau. of Bro. Sam. Trisect.
April 3, " Sarah, Dau. of Ebenezar Warren.
May 8, " Marah, Dau. of William Sumner, Deacon S. son,
was baptized : hoc owning of his fathers Covenant, &g.
June 19, 1G98. Lidea, Dau. of Jonathan Gulliver.
June 19 " Timothy., son of Nat. Wales.
July 3 " Mary Fuller, ye wife of John Puffer, baptized, upon
her owning yc Covenant, &G.
July 17 '* Mary Atherton, Dau. of J. A. and Grand-dau. of
Bro. Anthony Gulliver, baptized upon her owning of yc Covenant, &c.
July 24, 1698. Jczaniah, son of Manassah Tucker.
July 81, " Samuel, son of Samuel Gulliver, baptized upon his
owning of ye Covenant, &c.
July 31, 1698. Edward, son of Edward Black.
Aug-8'. 21 " Sarah, Charity and Naomi Jordon, baptized upon
their entring into Covenant, &.c.
Aug. 28/1698. Martha Yos, Dau. to Sargent H. Yos.
Sept 18 " Benjamine, son of Benjaming Fenno, baptized. Hee
owning of ye Covenant, &c.
Sept'. 25, 1698. Hannah, Dau. of Henery Glover Junior.
John, son of John Puffer.
Mehitabel, Dau of John Trot.
Mary, Dau. of M* Sam. Miller.
Abigail, Dau. of Joseph Haughton.
Alexander, son of Joseph Hunt.
Esther, dau. of Bro. Ezra Clap.
John, son of Nathaneel Gouliver.
Nathaneel, son of Nat. Yose.
Edward, son of Thomas Keilton.
Oct. 9
Nov. 13 "
Dec. 11
Jan, 8, 1698-9.
Jan. 28, 1693-9.
Feb. 12, "
March 19 "
April 2, 1699.
Aprill 9, "
April 16 "
April 16, 1699.
George, sou of Ebenezar Wadsworth.
Abigail, dau. of Dinah Tompson, taken vnder y*
watch and discipline of ye Chh. and baptized.
May 7, 1699. Moses, son of Moses Belcher.
May 14 " Thomas, son of Sam. Web.
" Ester, dau. of James. Puffer;
1699. Nat. Wiet had' a child baptized, his name
July 2
July 2,
Benjamine.
July 16
Julv 23, '
Sept. 3, *
father Hauton
Mary, dau. of Ebeu : Craine.
Ebenezar, son of Jonathan Badcock.
Bulah, dau. of Sarah Sawyer and grand-dau,
as
of
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y Sept. 10, 1699. Abigail, Dau. of Thomas, baptized by vertue of her
n Mother owning of ye Covenant in Eoxbury Chh. viz : Thomas Trots
Daughter.
Sept. 17, 1699. Anne, Pan. of Bro. Georg Sumner Junior.
Doc. IT " Elizabeth, Dau. of Brother Feild.
I Jan. .14 " Isaiah, son of Timothy Crehore.
Jan. 28, 1699. Mary, dau. of Neighbour Joseph Bent, was bap-
tized by vertue ofcomunion of Ciihes. hee being a child of Deadham Chh.
Feb.~4, 1699 17G0. Abigail, dan. of William Sumner.
Feb. 25, " Aaron, son of Edward Blake.
March3,16991T0°. Hannah, dau. of Thomas Vose Junior.
March 10, 1700. Jane, dau. of Brother Joseph Haughton.
March 31, 1700. Thankful!, Dau. of Brother J. Trot; Elizabeth,
Dau. of Henery Glover Juni"r.
April 28, 2 700. Abigail, Dau. of Bro. J. Wadsworth.
May 26 " Sarah, Dau. of Sister Swinnerton and Grand-
daughter of Leiu*. Sumner.
Juue 9, 1700.. Simon, son to Nat. Blake; Eliazar, son of Nat.
Wales: Mary. Dau. ofEbenezar Warrin.
July 7, 1700. Rebecca, Dan. of Benjamin Fenno.
Dec. 8, " Susanna, Dau. of Nat. Pitcher.
Dec. 15 " Abigail, Dau. of Sergant If. Vose.
Dec. 29 " Abigail, Dau. of Mr S. Miller.
March 2 " Martha, Dan. of Joseph Hunt.
March 10, 1700. Subbia, Dau. of William Vose was baptized. Hee
owning- ye Covenant, etc.
March 30, 1701. John Thacher, my son, was baptized. April 20
[?] 1701. Ebenezar, son of Mr. Sam. Web; Bathshua Dau. of Mr j
Benjamin Beal, hee owning' the Covenant, &o. J
April 27, 1701. Martha, dau. of Bro. Joseph Haughton.
May 4, 1701. Sims Langley, Joseph Swetland and Elizabeth
Bailey were baptized. They joyning yms. to ye Lord in a perpetuall
Covenant, &c.
May 11, 1701. Jonathan Morgin joyned hims. to ye Lord, &c. and
was baptized. ]
May is. 1701. Benjamins, son of Mary Scot (dau. of John Daniel, j
she o\ ning the Covenant, &c.) was Baptized. j
May 25, 1701. Hannah Collins joyned hers, to yc Lord, &c. and
was baptized. \
i June J, 1701. Josiah Hill Joyned hims. to y* Lord in a perpetuall
Covenant, *fec. and was baptized. I
July 20, 1101. James, son of MT Blin (who married Margaret Den-
nis shee owning ye Covenant) was baptized.
Aug8t. 10, 1701. Margaret, My Indian Maid, Joyned hers, to y3
Lord In a perpetuall Covenant, &c. and was baptized.
Sept. 28, 1701. Joseph, son of Joseph Bent; Thomas, son of
Thomas Trot. j
Nov. 2, 1701. Elizabeth, dau. of Bro. John Wadsworth.
Nov. 30, 1701. Martha, dau. of Jonathan Badcock.
Dec. 21, " William, son of Bro. Moses Belcher.
Dec. 23, " Abigail, dau of John Vose (flee owning ye Cove-
nant) was baptized.
Jan, 18, 1702-1. Hannah, Dau. of Bro. Nat. Badcock: Marv, dau.
of Edward Blake.
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Jan. 25, 1701-2. Elizabeth, dau. of Ebenezar Craine.
March 8, 1702-1. Susanna, dau. of Bro. Ezra Clap.
March 15, " Anna, dau. to James Badcock.
March 29, 1102. Roger, son of William Sumner.
April 12, 1702. David, son of Thomas Vose ; Isaac, son of Isaac
Gross; Ebenezar, son of Ebenezar Warrin.
April 26, 1702. Samuel, son of Thomas Glover,
May 10 , 17 0 2 . Ma ry , Dau. of T i m o t h y C re ho re .
May 21, " Sarah, Dau of Solomon Horton.
May 31, " Hepzibah, dau. of Nathaneel Gulliver.
July 12, " Thankfull, dau. of Bro. Richard Smith.
Augst. 16, " Miriam, dau. of John Puffer.
Augst. 23, " Richard, son to Mrs. Sarah Woody Mr Eolmans
daughter, was baptized, she owning ye Covenant.
Sept, 13, " Jerusha, Dau. to Bro. Nathaneel Vose.
Sept. 20, " James, son of Bro. Nat. Blake.
Oct. 11, " Mehitabell, Dau. of Bro. Stephen Craine.
Nov. 15, " Mary, Dau, of Bro. George Sumner Junior.
Nov. 22, " John, son of Benjamine Scot.
Dec, 27, " Benjamine, son of Mr. Benja : Beal.
Jan. 10, 1702. John yu son [The record for the rest of this year,
also for the year 1703, and apart of the year 1704, seems to be
missing.]
Oct. 15. 1*704. John, son of Bro. John Trot; Abigail, dau. of Mr.
Benja. Beal: Susanna, Dau. of Solomon Horton.
Octo. 22, 1701. William, son of sergant Sumner.
Nov. 5 '' Joseph, son of Bro. Joseph Haughton.
Nov. 5 fi Anthony, son of Nathaneel Gulliver.
Dec. 31 " Mary, Dau. of David Horton.
Feb. 11, 1704-5. Benjamine, son of Mr Sam. Webb.
Feb. 18, " Ilepsibah, Dau. of Ensigne Vose baptized Hcphzi-
bah ; William, son of Bro. William Sumner.
July 22. 1705. Nathaneel, son of Ebenezar Sumner.
July 29 " Joseph, son of Bro. Nat. Blake ; Grace, Dau. of
Phi Hop Li scorn e.
Edward, son of Ebenezar Crabie.
Benjamine, son of Bro. Maria: sah Tucker.
Ruth, Dau. of M1 John Wadswortb. ; Rachel, D;
05.
?au.
Aug* 12,
Aug3t19; "
Aug* 26, "
of Bro. Nat. Bent,
Sept. 9, 1705. Joshua Atherton (Brother Anthony Gulliver's
Grandson awning ye Covenant &c.) was baptized.
Sept, 16, 1705. Abigail, dau. of Joseph Tucker.
Nov. 4 '•' Mary. Dau. of Nathaneel Ditcher.
Nov. 18 "' Ilepziba, Dau. of Bro. Timothy Crehore : William,
son of Bro. Joseph Swetland'.
January 6 " Joseph, son of Mr Millar.
March 24, 1705-6. Jemima, dau. of Mr .Benjamine Fenno.
March 31, 1706. Benjamine Collins owning ye Covenant and giuing
up hims. to ye watch and discipline of this Chh. was baptized.
April 14, 1706. Benjamine, son of Joseph Haughton.
May 19. 1706. Elizabeth, my Grand-Daughter, ye Dau. of Son
Niles, was baptized.
June 16, 1706. Jonathan, [sic] Dau. of Ebenezar Warrin.
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June 23, 1706. Miriam, Dan. of Nathaneel Vose.
I Aug**. 25, 1106. Moses, son of Brother Edward Black ; Peter, son
J of Neighbour Benjamine Scot.
Nov. 3, 1706. Richard, son of Bro. Richard Smith.
Nov. 10 " Mary, dau. of John Puffer.
Nov. 17 " Elisha, son of Bro. Moses Belcher.
Nov. 24 " Bathshua, dau. of neighbour John. Yose.
Dec. 8 " John, son of Mr John Holman ; Hannah, dau. of
Mr Beal ; Rachel, dau. of David Horton.
Dec. 29, 1706. Hannah, dau. of Solomon Horton.
Feb. 2, 1700-7. Bulah, dau. of Ensign Vose.
Feb. 16, 1706--7. Joseph Dean being admitted Into full communion
was Baptized.
March 2, 1700-7. Hannah, dau. of Joseph Billings.
March 16, " Thomas, son of Thomas Yose.
March 23, 1706-7. Deliverance, Dau. of Bro. Joseph Trot,.
April 13, 1707. Susanna, dau. of Sergant George Sumner.
May 4, " Hannah, Dau. of Brother Grehore ; Jonathan, son
of Joseph Shetland.
June 1, 1707. Henery, son of Henery Glover.
June 22, " Presented, son of Joseph Tucker.
June 29 " Jonathan, son of Brother Wheeler.
July C " Gershome, son of Brother William Sumner,
July 20 " David and Jonathan, Twin sons of Bro. Nat. Black. j
July 27 " Sarah, Dau. of Mr Gilbert Endicot ; Hepzibah, dau.
of William Yose. 1
Aug'1 10,1707. Benjamine, son of John Davenport. j
Sept. 7 " Jonathan (son of son Gulliver), my first grand son,
was baptized.
Sept. 21 " Sabiah, Dau., of Benjamine Sumner (he owning
j* Covenant), was baptized. ]
Octo. 26, 1707. Edward, son of Bro. Edward Adams.
Dec. 7, " Benjamine, son of Mr John Wads worth ; William,
son of Ebenezar Tucker, Grandson to Manassah Tucker.
Dec. 14, 1707. Abi [ ], Dau. of Brother Eels.
Jan. 4. 1707-8. Elijah, son of Nat. Yose.
Jan. 18, 1707-8. Elisabeth, Dau. of Joseph Bent.
Feb. 22 " Experience. Dau. of Thomas Toleman.
March 14, " Mehitabel, Dau. of Mr Samuel Miller.
March 28 " Mary, Dau. of George Talbut.
April 4, 1708. Ebenezar, son of Ebenezar Sumner (Deacon Roger
Sumners grandchild) was baptized. j
April 11, 1708. Charity, Dau. of Phillip Liscum.
June 6, " Lidea Denmark, my servant, was baptized, she
Entring into Covenant, &c.
June 27, 1708. John and Catharine Hichborne, children of Sarah
Hichbome.
Aug8f 20 " Esther, Dau. of Brother William Sumner.
Sept. 19 " John, son of Mr Mos; Hannah, Dau. of Ebenezer
Warrin: Elisabeth, Dau. of Eastee.
Octo. 17, 1708. Brimsmead, son of Mr Joseph Hunt.
Octo. IT, " Mara, dau. of Isaac Gross.
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Dec. 12, 1708. Seth, son of Ebenezar Tucker (yG grandchild o. |f
Mr James Tucker), was baptized.
Dec. 19, 1708. Anna, Dan. of Solomon ITorton ; Sarah, Dau. oi •
John Badcock (he owning- ye Covenant), was baptized.
Jan. 2, 1708. Abigail, Dau. of James Tucker Junior.
Abigail and Sarah, Daughters of Edward Black, twins, were baptiz-
ed Jan. SO, 1708.
Feb. 27, 1708-9. Elisabeth, dan. of David Hauton.
March G, 1708. John, son of Edward Adams.
April 24, 1709. Anna, Dau. of M.r John Ilolman ; Mary, dau. of
Mr Bei gamine Beal.
June 19, 1709. Joseph, son of Brother Joseph Billings.
July 3 " Elizabeth, dau. of Sargant George Sumner Junior.
July 10 " Waitstill Willis ton, grand-dan. of Brother Sam:
Pitcher.
July 17 " Dorathy (Dau. of John Daniel Junior he renewing
his Covenant), was baptized.
Augst 14 ' " Jonathan, son of Joseph Swetland.
Octo. 30 " Benjamine, son of Brother Smith.
Sept. 18 " Naomi, dau. of Philip Liscome.
Sept. 25 " Jemima, Dau. of Sergant T. Vose ; Edward, son
of John \T05e.
Nov. 27 ,f Benjamine, son of Benjamine Sumner.
Dec. 11 " Mary, dau. of Brother Moses Belcher.
Feb. 12, 1709-10. Grace, Dau. of Mr John Wadsworth.
Feb. 19, " Thomas, son of Mr Samuel Swift (he owning y9
Covenant, <fec), was Baptized.
March 5, 1 709-10. Ebenezar, son of William Vose; Edward and
Abigail, Children of Bro. Files.
March 12, 1709-10. Daniel, son of George Talbufc.
April 23. 1710. Sarah, Dau. of Bro. Joseph Beat.
May 21, " Jededia, son of Bro. Crehore ; Thomas, son of
Ebenezar Craine ; Wait still, Dau. of Brother Ebenezar Tucker Juni0f.
June 25, 1710. Millatiah, dau. of Nat. Vose.
July 2, " Hannah, dau. of James Puffer; Abigail, dau. of
Mr Benjamine Fenno.
Au f c 6, 1710. Abigail, Dau. of Mr Thomas Ilolman was baptized
Upon his owning y'- Covenant.
Octo. 1,1710. James, son of James Tucker Junior ; Experience,
Dau. of Ebenezar Tucker and grandchild to Brother J. T. senicr.
Nov. 5, 1710. Elijah, son of Capt. Gulliver (my grand-son} was
baptized.
Nov. 28, " John, son of Mr John Badcock.
Doc. 17, " Seth, son of Brother William Sumner.
Feb. 18, 1710-11. Mehitabel, Dau. of Brother Ebenezar Sumner
(Deacon Roger Sumners son) was baptized.
March 4, 1710-11, Walter, son of George Everenden.
March 4, " Mary, Dau. of Mr Robert Feild Junior,
March 18, " Martha, Dau. of Brother Edward Black.
March 25, 1711. Enoch, son of David Horton.
A p ri 1 1 , 1711, T h a 1 1 k nil i , da 1 1 o f E ! > e n e z a r W a rri n .
April 22, " John, son of John Daniel, Junior.
April 29, " Solomon, son of Mr Hersyj Sarah, dau. of Mr
Samuel Swift.
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May 27, 1711. Hester, Dau. of Solomon ITorton,
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Rachel, dau. of Brother Edward Adams.
Mary, Dau. of Bro. Nat. Badcock Junior.
Margaret, Dau. of Mr John Holrnan.
Mind-well, Dau. of Joseph Tucker.
Elizabeth, Dau. of Neighbour Liscome.
Mary, dau. of Mr Joseph Hunt.
Beniamine, son of Brother Joseph Billings ; Solo-
mon, son of Brother Wheeler.
March 2, 1711-12. Joseph, son of Mr John Wadsworth.
March 16 " Josiah, son of George Sumner Junior : Ruth [sic]
eon of Preserued Lion (lie laying hold on ye Covenant, &o.) was
baptized.
April 20, 1712. Joseph, son of Benjamine Sumner.
April 27 " Ebenezar, son of Bro. J. Bent.
May 4 " Hannah, Dau. of George Taibut.
July 13 " Benjamine, son of Thomas Trot.
Aug?t. 31 " Sergant Thomas Vose his Daughter Kezeiah was
baptized ; Anna, Dau. of Mr Samuel Swift ; Isaiah, son of Ebenezar
Tucker, grandson of Ensigue Ma: Tucker.
Sept. 7, 1712. Edward, son of William Vose.
Sept. 21 " Jededia, son of Ebenezar Tucker (Bro. James
Tuckers Grandson).
Octo. 26, 1712. Benjamine, son of Ebenezer Crane ; Elihu, Ketura,
and Abigaile ye children of William Crane (who owned ye Covenant,
&c.) were baptized.
Nov. 9, 1712. Sarah, Dau. of Bro. Joseph Billings.
Jan. 4, 1712-13. Jeremiah, son of Bro. James Tucker Junior.
March 15 " Hannah, Dau. of Mr Miller.
March 22 " An. Dau. of Bro. Nat. Badcock Junior.
March 29, 1713. Benjamine, son of David Morton.
April 26 " Jerusha, Dau. of Mr Benjamine Fenno : Ellonar,
Dau. of Mr John Daniel Junior.
May 10 " Betty Natahant (y* lived with Bro. Moses Belcher
Entred into Covenant with God and this Chh. May 3, 1713, and gauo
up herself to ye watch and discipline of ye Chh. and was recd by ye vote
of y* Cbh. at that time) ys day baptized.
May 17, 1713. John, son of George Everenden.
Ebenezar, son of Brother Timothy Crehore.
Hannah, Dau. of Mr John Badcock.
Je/.aniah, son of Ebenezar Sumner.
Annah, dau. of Mr Robert Feild Junior.
Hannah, dau. of William Badcock (He owning the
June 7,
July 19 "
July 26
Aug8* 9 "
September 20.
Covenant, &e.) was baptized.
Octo. 4, 1713. Mary, Dau. of Mr John Holman ; Seth
so:
of
Brother Edward Adams.
Octo. 25, 1713. Hepzibah, Dau.
ol
Crehore
Neighbour Timothy
Junior (He owning yc Covenant) was baptized; Solomon, son of
Solomon Horton.
Nov. 15, 3.713. Hannah, Dau. of Mr Thomas Holman.
Feb. 23, 1713-1. Ebenezar, son of Brother Moses Belcher.
March 7, ei Abijah, son of Benjamine Sumner.
March 21 " Patience, dau. of Mr Samuel Swift.
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April 25, 1714. Susanna, dau. of M* John Vase.
June 13, " - Rachel, dau. of Mr Hersy,
July 18 " Hannah, dau. of Mr Samuel Holman laid hold of ye
Covenant, &c. and so was baptized.
July 18 " Jerusha, Dau. of Preserved Lion.
August 15 " Susannah, Dau. of Ebenezar Warrin.
Sept. 26 " Esther, dau. of William Craine.
Oeto. 17 " Experience, Pan. of Bro: Joseph Bent.
Octo. 24 " Marge-ret, Dau. of Mr John Wadsworth ; George,
son of Bro. G-eorge Talbut.
Nov. 7, 1714. Richard, son of James Murch.
Dec. 5, 1714. Peter, son of Mr Oxenbridge Thacher, my grand-
son was baptized.
Jan. 2, 1714-5. Joseph, son of Mr Robert Field Junior.
Jan. 9 " Abijah, son of Mr Ebenezar Crane.
Feb. 20, 1715-4. John, son of Thomas Eeles.
March. 6, " Ebenezar, son of David Horton,
March 27 " Patience, Dau. of Mr Joseph Billings ; Jane, dau.
of Bro: Ebenezar Tucker.
May 1, 1715. Hannah and Bula, twin Daughters of Mr Nathan eel
Gulliver; Ebenezar, son of Mr Nathaneol Badcock Junior.
May 29 " Naomi, Dau. of John Tailor and Naomi Tailor,
alias Jordon.
June 5 " Sarah, Dau. of Bro. James Tucker Juni0f.
June 12 " Samuel, son of Mr Samuel Swift.
July 17 " Hannah, Dau. of Brother Timothy Crchore Junior.
July 24 " Elizabeth, Dau. of Mr Moses Belcher.
Aug"1 14 " Sarah, Dau. of M* Recompence Wadsworth.
Sepr 18 " John Gulliver, son of Mr Sam. G.
Sepr 25 " Ruth, Dau. of Mr John Holman.
Octo. 9 " Simeon, Son of Solomon Horton.
Jan. 22 i( Susanna, Dau. of Mr John Glover (y* maried my
^ wifes kinswoman) He acknowledging and owning ye Covenant, &c.
was baptized.
Feb. 26, 1715-6. Thankful!, Dau. of M/ Ebenezar Sumner.
April 1, 1716. Nathan, son of Brother Edward Adams.
May 27 " Nathan, sou of Mr William Badcock.
July 8 " Thankfull, Dau. of Brother Joseph Bent.
July 29 " . Dorathy, Dau. of Brother Ebenezar Tucker (Mr
James Tuckers grandchild) was baptized.
Sep* 2, 1716. Ann, Dau. of M* Roy was baptized (He owning yc
Covenant, &c); Hannah, Dau. of Mr John Wadsworth.
Octo. 7, 1716. Waitstil, Dau. of M* Ezra Clap Jani™ was baptized
Upon his renewing of ye Covenant, &c.
Octo, 21, 1716. Joseph, son of MT John Badcock.
Nov. 11 :" George, son of Mr Nathaneel Badcock Junior ; Han-
nah, Dau. of Mr George Badcock (He owning ye Covenant, &c. was
baptized.
Dec. 9, 1716. Ebenezar, son of Mr Samuel Swift.
Jain 6, 1717-6. David, son of Mr Benjamine Sumner.
Jan. 13, '; Benjamine, son of Ebenezar Warrin.
Feb. 3, 1716-7. George, son of Brother Preserued Lion.
[To be continued.]
1869.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 21
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE COLONIAL HISTORY OF
CONNECTICUT— WITH NOTES.
[Communicated by Mr. HAnnr H. Edes, of Charlcstown, Mass.]
I.
Commission of Thomas Danforth axd Joseph Dudley as Commissioners
of tpie United Colonies for Massachusetts.
Att A Gennirall Court for Election3 held at Boston the 8th of May 1678
Thomas Danforth Esq7 and Joseph Dudle}* Esqf [Note 1] were then
Chosen Comissioners for the Vnited Colonyes fur a full & compleate
yeare as any occasions or Exigency may require and particeularly for
the nex* yearely meeting- at Hartford on Conecticot the first thirsday
in September and were Invested w'h full power & Authority to treat
of Sz Conclude of all things according to the tennor and true mean-
ing of the Artickles of Confederation for the Vnited Colonyes of Ne\7
En glands As Attest
Edward Eawson Secre'y [Note 2]
(Filed) (Also Filed)
Massachusets Tho : Danforth and Jos, Dudlley Esqrs
Certificates. their Comission1
May 8. 16T8.
Note 1.
Joseph Dudley, afterwards governor of Massachusetts, the son of
Gov. Thomas Dudley by his second wife Catharine (Haekburn), was
born at Rosbury, July 23, 16iT, at which time his father was above
70 years of age.
He graduated at Harvard College in 1665, and in after years was a
liberal benefactor of that institution. His son Paul Dudley, chief
justice of Massachusetts, who graduated in the c ass of 1690, was
the founder of the '; Dudleian Lecture," and left by will the sum of
£100 for that purpose.
In 18T3, 4 and 5, he represented his native town in the general
court, and the next year (1676) was chosen an assistant, to which office
he was reelected annually till 16S4, when he was dropped on account
of his proceedings in England, while agent of the colony regarding
the restoration of the charter, which were unsatisfactory to tiie peo-
ple, who suspected him of seeking his own preferment rather than
the interests of the colony. " Ambition was his ruling passion,"
s^ys a modern writer-, and to this must be attributed many of his ac-
tions during his political career.
In 1686, he was appointed by James II., president of Massachu-
setts, New-Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island. Commencing his
administration May 25th, he served only till the arrival of Sir Edmund
Auaros, December 20th, 1686, when he became one of the governor's
1 In E. It.'s autograph, This filing also is in Rawson's hand.
r,
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council, of which he Tras president, and was appointed a justice o:
the superior court. J
In April, 1689, upon the overthrow of the government, Dudley,
being- the most obnoxious of the counsellors, by reason of the conspi-
cuous part he had played in the administration of Andros, and espe-
cially the friendly relations which subsisted between "him and "the
evil genius of New-England/' was seized by the people, together with
Andros and some fifty others, and thrown into prison, where they
remained about five months.
February 16, 1690, he sailed for England in company with Andros,
but returned before the close of the year, and in May, 1691, received
from Gov. Sloughter the appointment of chief justice of New- York.
From this office he was removed by Gov. Fletcher in November, 1692,
on account of his being a non-resident of that province.
Again he went to England in 1693, where he remained till 1702, 1
when he returned, and arrived at Boston, June 11th, bringing with I
him a commission from Queen Anne, as governor of Massachusetts J
and New-Hampshire. He was succeeded in the gubernatorial chair |
by Governor Shute, in November, 1715.
Although unpopular as a magistrate, and inimical to liberty and the |
rights of the people, he was possessed of "rare endowments and " I
shining accomplishments," and, says Hutchinson, "in economy he I
excelled, both in public and private." |
Governor Dudley married, in 16G8, Rebecca, daughter of Major- 1
General Edward Tyng, by whom he had 13 children. He died at |
Roxbury, April 2, 1720 ; his wife survived till September 21, .1722,
when she died at the age of 71 years. — Moore's Governors. Dudley
Genealogies by Dean Dudley. Allen. Holmes.
Note 2.
Euward Rawson-, the highly respected and able secretary of the
Massachusetts colony from 1650 to 1686.
He was born in Gillingham, in the county of Dorset, England,
April 16, 1615, and by his marriage with Rachael, daughter of Thomas
Perne and granddaughter of John Hooker, became connected with
two of New-England's most eminent divines, ths Rev. Thomas Hooker
and the Rev. John Wilson.
He came to New-England and settled at Newbury about 1637, and
was admitted freeman in March, 1637-3. He was the first town clerk of
Newbury, being chosen to that office in April, 1638, and one of the
selectmen. At the age of twenty-three, viz., in 1638, he was chosen
to represent the town in the general court, and also in 1639, 42. 44,
46, 48 and 49 ; in the latter year he was associated with Richard Bel-
lingham, Increase Newell and Joseph Hills, who were appointed a
committee " to examine and put in order the 'pnblike writings received
from the formr Govrnr/ John Winthrop." In 1615, he was chosen
clerk of the house of deputies, and on the 22d of May, 1650, succeed-
ed Increase Noweli as secretary of the colony, which office he filled
with good acceptance, till the arrival of Edward Randolph in 1686.
In 1650 he removed to Boston and resided in Rawson's lane, named
in his honor, now known as Bromfleld street, and in 1651 was ap-
pointed register of deeds for the county of Suffolk. In the autumn
of this year (1651) he received and accepted an appointment from the
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er3 of the united colonics as "Stewart or Ascent" for
seven years
Mr. Rawson was one of " the twenty-eight disaffected brethren
of the first church in Boston, who dissolved their connection with
that society, and formed the third or Old-South church in 1669. lie
died August 27, 1693 — President Allen says at Dorchester.
His wife was the mother of twelve children, of whom, Grindal, the
youngest, and a classmate of Cotton Mather at Harvard College,
became a preacher of note at Mendon. — Baiuson Genealogy. Wonder
Working Providence. History of the Old-South Church.
II.
Oeder of the Commissioners of the United Colonies concerning the
disposition of the troops.
Boston. 24. Sepr: 1675. l
The comition" haueinge ordred and appointed that the forces of the
vnited colonies now in the service of the countrey against the enemy
in the westerly plantations upon conecticott riuer, sfaal La compleatcd
and made up fine hundred they doe farther resoltie and declare,
that these souldiers are not to bee fixed in any garrisons bat to be
vigorously Tmployed as a field army for the pursute of the enemy, as
god will giue opportunity. And theirfore they are not by any athor-.
ity to be recalled from those plantations, but by spetiall ordr of
the comitionrs, or by the joynt advice and consent of their own
1 It was at this meeting of the commissioners, that the struggle, known in history as
*' Philip's War," was declared to be "a common, cause," and one thousand men were
ordered to be raided for the protection of the united colonies.
commission
receiving and disbursing; such gifts as were received from the " Soci-
ety for Propagating the -Gospel among the Indians in New England/'
but his administration was sharply criticized by Edward Randolph
in his letters to the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of
London, which are printed in Hutchinson's " Collection of Original
IVpers/7 ed. of the Prince Society, vol. ii. pp. 271, 294.
In the " Wonder Working Providence ?; (first published in 1654),
Secretary Rawson is thus mentioned in an enumeration of those per-
sons prominent in the administration of the government : " Mr. Edward
Jiawson, a young man yet imployed in Commonwealth affaires a
long time, being well beloved of the inhabitants of Newbury, having
a large hand in her Foundation ; but of late he being of a ripe capa-
city, a good yeoman [penman ?] and eloquent inditer, hath beene cho-
sen Secretary for the country."
Mather, in the Magnalia (London ed. 1702), book iii., p. 41-2, in
his life of John Wilson, mentions the " good kinsman of his, who de-
serves to live in the same Story, as he new lives in the same Heaven,
with him, namely, Mr. Edward Rawson, the honored Secretary of the
Massachuset Colony. "
We cannot agree with one of our most celebrated writers on New-
England history, in his opinion regarding Mr. Rawson's " incompe-
tency " to fill the office of secretary of the colony, for, had such been
the case, is it reasonable to suppose that he would have annually re- jj
ceived the suffrages of the court for that important office during thirty-
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council! of officers when tliey shall see it nessessary vpon the remoo-
uall of the enemy else where, to march to any other place of the
vnited colonies for their more speedy rcleife, and the destressing the
enemy.
Thomas Danforth. Prcesid1. [Note 3.^
J: Winthrop William Stoughton: [Note "4.]
Josiah Winslow [Note 5.]
James Richards. Tho8 Hinckley.
(Filed) An order1 of the Com78 Septr 2±. 1615
Massachusetts
pi
Note 3.
The eldest son of Nicholas Danforth, born in England in 1622. He
led a long and useful life, more than forty years of which were devoted
to the public service ; was representative from Cambridge in 1657, an
assistant of the colony for the twenty years prior to 1679, president
of Maine, and also deputy governor of the Massachusetts from 1079
to 1686 ; president of the commissioners of the united colonies, as
seen by the text ; treasurer of Harvard College ; and presided at a
meeting of the council of the province held at Salem, April 11, 1692,
when Sarah Cloyse and Elizabeth Proctor were examined upon the
charge of witchcraft. These were the first of the witchcraft cases
conducted by the colonial authorities ; all prior to this date having
been under the management of the local authorities of Salem.
In October, 1692, Wm. Brattle, a prominent merchant of Boston and
a man of rare abilities, wrote a letter, in which several persons are men-
tioned who, the writer avers, disapproved of the witchcraft proceed-
ings, and among them the name of Thomas Danforth appears ; but one
would hardly be impressed with the reality of this statement, by a
perusal of the proceedings in which Mr. Danforth took a conspicuous
part, so faithfully portrayed by Mr. Upham. in his fascinating history
of the witchcraft delusion.
We quote the following paragraph from the second volume of Mr.
Ijphara s woi'K, p. loo :
" Fa ,ts have been stated, which show that Thomas Danforth, if he
disapproved of the proceedings at Salem, in October [1692] , must have
undergone a rapid change of sentiments. No irregularities, impropri-
eties, extravagances, or absurdities ever occurred in the examinations
or trials greater titan he was fully responsible for in April. Having,
in the meanwhile, been superseded in office, he had leisure, in his
retirement, to think over the whole matter ; and it is satisfactory to
find that he saw the error of the ways in which he had gone himself, and
led others."
In February, 1643-4, he married Mary, daughter of Henry "Wi thing-
ton, of Dorchester, who was the mother of his twelve children.
lie died in Cambridge, .November 5, 1699. — Allen. Hutchinson.
Upham. Vol. viz., ante.
< :i
:
Probably in the handwriting of Thomas Danforth.
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J Note 4.
1 William Stoughton was a son of Israel Stoughton, of Dorchester,
$ j graduated at Harvard College in 1G50, and went to England, where
•| he became a student of Oxford, and, in due time, preached at a par-
1 ish in Susses. Being ejected soon after the restoration, he returned
to America, and although not a settled minister was chosen and
preached the election sermon at Boston in 1668.
Relinquishing the pulpit, he turned his attention to the political
affairs of the colony,' and after serving as selectman of Dorchester from
16T1 to IGTi, and assistant of the colony from 1G71 to 1686, occupied
many other positions of trust and honor. j
He was several years a commissioner of the united colonies, and in
October, 1677, was sent with Peter Bulkley to England, as agent of
the Massachusetts in the controversy with the heirs of Gorges and Ma-
son, which was settled by a decision of the Crown adverse to the claims
of the Bay colony. Like Joseph Dudley, for whom he had a strong
personal attachment, he was suspected, and not without cause/ of
favoring- a surrender of the old charter rather than of taking tine chance
of a quo warranto; and in consequence of this and his agency in the
affair of Gorges and Mason, his popularity was on the wane.
At this juncture Stoughton strove, with good success, to ingratiate
himself with the Mathers, "'then/' says President Quincy," in the flush
of their politico! influence, " by paying court to Cotton Mather, who
recommended him (Stoughton) to his father, then agent of the colony
in London, for political preferment as " a real friend to New England ;"
and on the arrival of the new charter in May, 1G86, it was found that
Stoughton had received the appointment of deputy president under
Dudley, for which he was undoubtedly indebted to the influence of
Dr. Mather. On the arrival of Andres in the autumn of this year
(1686), he became one of his council, as did his friend Dudley also.
Stoughton was cautious, not to say timid, in his political course,
and was said to have " more of the willow than the oak in his consti-
tution." Although he was a member of the council of Andres he was j
one of the petitioners2 to his chief for the surrender of the fort, in which
Sir Edmund and a few of his associates had taken refuge on the rising of
the town of Boston, which resulted in the overthrew of the Andres
government. The governor, after some resistance, surrendered, on
being assured by the old magistrates whom the people had cailed upon
to take the reins of government until intelligence should be received
from England, that his person, as well as that of his several associates,
should receive no violence. Andros, unarmed, was conducted through
the streets to the town-house, where he was received by the aged
Bradstreet ; Stoughton acted as spokesman for the rest of the council,3
and in the course of his remarks told Sir Edmund " he might thank
himself for the present disaster that had befallen him/'
— _ — _
1 See letter of Edw. Bandolph in Hutchinson's Coll. of Papers, ed. by Prince Society.
vol ii. pp. 230— 90.
8 Drake's History of Boston, p. 483.
3 It will be remembered t'a it at the time of trie arrival of Joseph Dudley's commission
as president of Massachusetts until the arrival of Andros, Stougliton was one of the magis-
trates in office under Bradstreet, whose power and authority were usurped by Andros and
"■w predecessor, and that Stoughton was the only member of that body who was honored!
with a seat in the council of the usurper.
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In 16S3, ho was one of the commissioners appointed by the Crown/
to inquire into the titles in the Narragansett country ; and, in 1686, j
was elected an assistant in place of Joseph Dudley ; but, out of com- '
plaisance to his friend, declined service.
During the time which intervened between the downfall of Andros
and the arrival of the charter of William and Mary, Stoughton took
no part in the administration of the colony, being excluded therefrom
by vote.
Upon the arrival of the charter in 1692, he superseded Danforth as
deputy governor of the province, under Sir William Phips, and held
the office till his death ; serving as commander-in-chief from 1691 to
1699, and again in 1700, during the absence of Phips and Lord Belio-
mont in England. The same year (1692) he was commissioned chief
justice of the special court of oyer and terminer for the trial of per-
sons accused of witchcraft, and the uniting the ofTices of deputy gov-
ernor and chief justice in the person of its presiding officer gave to
this special court a character and authority which otherwise it would
have lacked.
Both of these appointments, likewise, were obtained through the in-
fluence of the Mathers, whose tenets upon the subject of witchcraft
accorded so perfectly with his own, and, through the deputy governor,
the Mathers obtained great ascendancy with Governor Pbips.
Much to be regretted is the part he took in the tragedy at Salem in
1692, as he appears to have been actuated by prejudice and animosity,
in nowise diminished by his intimacy with the superstitious Mather,
and the more so, from the fact that he alone, of all who took a leading
part in the witch trials, never relented or manifested any signs of con-
trition for his conduct. Upon him more than any other person rests
the responsibility of the consummation of tin's melancholy delusion.
How different was the course of the noble-hearted Bewail, his associ-
ate upon the bench, who annually observed a day of humiliation and
prayer during the remainder of his life, as a token of his repentance and
sorrow for the course he had pursued, and on the occasion of a general
fast, rose in the Old-South church in Boston, his usual place of worship,
and handed up his written confession of the error he had committed, and
prayec1 for the forgiveness of God and man. During the reading of
the pa^er the venerable judge remained standing.1 We cannot for-
bear introducing, in this connection, the following lines of the poet
Whittier, which beautifully portray the penitence of this honored
man : —
" Touching and sad, a tale is told,
Like a penitent hymn of the Psnlmist old,
Of the fast which the good man life-long kept
With a haunting sorrow that never slept,
A? the circling year brought round the time
Of an error that left the sting or' crime.
When he sat on the bench of the witchcraft courts,
"With the laws of Morses and 'Hale's Reports,'
And spake, in the name of borii, l"hc word
That gave the witch's neck, to the cord,
And piled the oaken planks that pressed
The feeble life from the warlock's breast!
All the day long, from dawn to dawn,
His door was bolted, his curtain drawn:
/
1 For a full account of this incident, see Uphain's Salem Witchcraft, vol. ii. p. 242, et seq.
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No foot on his silent threshold trod,
No eye looked on him save that of God,
As he baffled the ghost.> of the dead with charms
Of penitent tears, and prayers, and psalms,
And, with precious proofs from the sacred "Word.
Of the boundless pity and love of the Lord,
His faith confirmed and his trust renewed,
That the sin of his ignorance, sorely rued,
Might be washed away in the mingled Hood
Of his human sorrow and Christ's dear blood i "
Notwithstanding many of Stoughton's public acts were distasteful
to the people, especially during and immediately following the trials
at Salem, such was his singular address, that by humoring the preju-
dices of some and conciliating the favor of others, the interest he took
in the education of the rising generation, and his noble benefaction to
his alma mater, he regained, to a large degree, the favor and influence
lie had lost by his former conduct and by accepting a seat in the
council of Andros.
In 1698, he laid the corner stone of Stoughton Hall, built at his
charge and named in his honor.
His father, Col. Israel Stoughton, also had a warm friendship for the
college, and beside contributions during his lifetime, he made the in-
stitution a bequest of three hundred acres of land in Dorchester.
William Stoughton was a bachelor, and, perhaps, to the lack of do-
mestic influence and affection, may be attributed the unfeeling course
pursued at Salem during the eventful year of 1692. He died at Dor-
chester, July 7, If 01. — Hutchinson's History of Massachusetts, Quin-
cy's History of Harvard College, Barry's Htdory of Massachusetts.
Ppham's Salem Witchcraft. Holmes's Annals. Drake's History of
Boston.
Note 5.
Josiah1 Winslow was a son of Edward Winslow. born at Marsh field
in 1629, and was the first native horn governor of Plymouth colony.
At an early age he was sent as deputy to the General Court from
his native town, and in 1657 was chosen an assistant of the colony,
to which office he was annually reelected till he succeeded Gov. Prence
in the executive chair, June 3, 1673. In 1659, fie succeeded Myles
Standish as chief of the military of the colony wit i the rank of major,
lie was many years one of the commissioners of the united colonies
from Plymouth, first in 1658.
At the meeting of the commissioners when the order contained in
the text was passed, a narrative of the rise and progress of Philip's
war was presented by Gov. Winslow and Thomas Hinckley, the com-
missioners from Plymouth colony, which is said to have boon from
the pen of the governor ; later in the year (1675), Gov. Winslow was
appointed commander-in-chief of all the forces of the united colonies,
and led in person the attack on the Narragansett fort on the memora-
ble 19th of December.
He had a mild and affable disoosition. and was eminent for his toler-
-.
1 In his valuable work on the lives of the colonial governors, Mr. Moore states, in a
foot note on page 175, thai in ai! the manuscripts he has seen containing Gov. Window's
^nature, the christian name i>> " uniformly written " Josias. We would remark that the
^urography of (he signature to the document now before us is remarkably plain, and the
Hume ends with an h and not with an a.
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W
ance, both in civil and religious matters, and was much beloved by
the people.
Gov. Winslow married in 1057, Penelope,1 daughter of Herbert
Pelham, by whom he had four children, and died at Mansfield Dec. 18,
1680; his wife, a lady of much beauty, died December 7, 1703, at
the age of 73.
Mrs. Winslow was a niece of the lady bearing the same name, the
Btory of whose romantic courtship, breach of premise, and subsequent
marriage to Richard Bellingham, then-governor of Massachusetts, has
been so often told. — Moore's Governors. Vol. iv. ante.
Thomas Hinckley was afterwards the last governor of Plymouth
colony, and died at Barnstable, April 25, 1706, at the age of 86.
Among his descendants may be mentioned the Reverend Thomas
Prince, the author of the famous " Annals."
During his life-time Gov. Hinckley collected a mass of papers and
documents relating to the early history of New-England, but chiefly
to Plymouth colony. They are comprised in three volumes, and some
years since were deposited in the cabinet of the Massachusetts His-
torical Society,
An account of the Hinckley family and the descendants of Samuel,
the father of the governor, is contained in the thirteenth volume of this
work.
John Wixtetrop, eldest son of Gov. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,
was born in Groton, county of. Suffolk, England, February 12, 1605-6,
and received a liberal education at the free grammar school at Bury
St. Edmunds, and at Trinity College, Dublin.
He studied law, and February 28, 1624, was admitted to the inner
Temple. Not liking the profession, "he entered the British navy in
1627, but remained not long, and was absent from England about four-
teen months on a tour on the continent, during which he visited France,
Germany, Holland, Italy and Turkey.
February 8, 1631, he wedded at Groton, his cousin, Martha Fones,
and in the ensuing November came to New-England, and settled at
Ipswich. By the unanimous consent of the freemen, he was made an
assistant of the colony. He made several voyages to England ; from
one of which he returned in October, 1635, bringing a commission
from Lord Say and others to settle a plantation at Connecticut, of
which he became governor.
In 1661, he again went to England, this time in behalf of New-Ha-
ven and Connecticut colonies, and succeeded in obtaining a charter,
which passed the great seal May 10, 1662, granting privileges and
powers more liberal, and superior to, those enjoyed by the other
New-England colonies. It is related that Winthrop's negotiation of
this matter was accelerated by his presenting King Charles II. with a
ring, which tradition says was presented to Winthrop's grandfather
1 During the past summer we had the pleasure of examining several precious relies of
the Pilgrims, through the courtesy of their owner, Miss Jane Sever, of Kingston, Mass.
Amomr them were, the silver canteen of Gov. Edward Winslow, bearing his initials, with
a chain of the same material, worn by him on many an eventful journey ; and the dressing
case of Penelope (Peiham) Winslow, made of mahogany and lined with blue silk or satin,
of good size and in a fine state of preservation
2 See Life and Letters of John Winthrop, vol. i. pp. 2G-7.
m
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bv Charles I. The charter incorporated the two colonies as one body
politic, of which Winthrop was chosen the first governor.
I Gov, Winthrop was a fine scholar, skilled in medicine, and being
I somewhat learned in philosophy " was," says Savage, " associated in
the foundation of the Royal Society " of London.
For several years he was one of the commissioners of the united
colonies, and while attending a meeting of the board at Boston in the
spring of 1676, he fell sick and died on the 5th of April', at the age of
71, having done good service in his day and generation. — Life and
Letters of John Winthrop. Trumbull's History of Connecticut. Bel-
kuap's Am. Biography. Holmes's Annals.
James Richards was a son of Thomas Richards, of Dorchester, who
came to America in 1630, says Roger Clap, and settled at Dorchester
with his wife Wealthean and several children.
Thomas Richards was a merchant of much respectability and held
in high esteem in the colony, being honored with the title of Mr.
He died between Dec. 17, 1659, the day his will was executed, and
.Jan. 28, 1650-1, when it was proved, leaving an estate of about
.£1500.. He was the father of eleven children, of whom, James, born
in 1631, is the subject of this note.
May 26, 1652, at the age of 21, James Richards took the freeman's
oath at Boston, and about ten years later removed to Hartford, where
we find him, in 1603, " chosen townsman for the south side of Little
River." In May of the following year, he was '■' confirmed Leif tenant"
of the militia of the colony by the general court, and at a meeting of
that body in the ensuing October, when he took the oath of fidelity..
2dr. Richards was requested to accompany Gov. Winthrop and other
gentlemen to New-York to congratulate the crown commissioners
" who were to adjust certain rights as to the Duke's1 Patent and Con-
necticut bounds." The next year (1665), he was chosen an assistant,
and in 1(5 * "2 commissioner of the united colonies, to which cilice he
was thrice reelected.
It is the right that Mr. Richards received his education in England,
prior to 1G52, and spent much time there between the years 1652
and 1662."
His vocation, like his father's, was that of a merchant, and he also
dealt largely in real estate.
He married Sarah, the only child of William Gibbins, of Hartford,
by whom he had eleven children, among them Jerusha, who married
Gordon Saltonstall, afterwards governor of Connecticut. His will
bears date June 9, 1680, and his death occurred on the 29th of
the same month, although his monument'1 in the old cemetery at Hart-
ford gives, erroneously, the date of July 11th, and his estate was ap-
praised at £7930: 15 ; an immense sum at that period.
Socially and politically Mr. Richards held a prominent position
among the people he so faithfully served in various important offices.
■ — Conn. Colony Records.
1 The Duke of York.
* Genealogy of the Richard* Family, by Abner Morse, p. U.
For a description of which, see Genealogy of the Richards Family, p.
Vol. XXIII.
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III.
Commission of Charles IT. to Edward Randolph and others to
ADMINISTER AN OaTH ■ TO Gov. IjEETE.
[harles the Second By the Grace of God King of England Scott-
land ffrance & Ireland Defend' of ye faith ko to Edward Randolph
-< Esq* Collector Surueyor & Sercher of oar Customes in New-Eng-
land, John 31 tz Winthrop, Edward Palms, John Talcott, and Richard
Smith Esqr John Allyn, James Richards, Samuel! Willys, and Thomas
Stoughton Gentlemen, As alsoe to the prcsent members of the Councill
of our Corporation of Conecticott in New England, and to the members
of the said Councill for the time Beeing ; Whereas, by an act of Par-
liament, Passed in the twelfe yeare of our Reigne, Intituled an act fer-
tile Incouraging and Increasing of shiping k nauigation, It is
amongst other things Enacted, that from & after the first Day of
December one thousand six hundred & sixty, and from thence for-
ward noe goods or Comodities what sooner shall be Imported or Ex-
ported out of any Lands Islands Plantations or Teretories to vs be-
longing or in our Possession, or which might After belong vnto or
bee in the Posession of vs our heirs and successors, in Asia Africa or
America in any other shipp or shipps vessell or vessells whatsoeuer
but in such ships or vessells as Doe truly and without fraud belong
only to the People of England or Ireland Dominion of Wales or towne
of Barwick vpon tweed or are of the Built of and Belonging to Any
the said lands Islands Plantations or Teretoris as the Proprietors and
Right owners thereof, k whereof the master and three forth s of the
mariners at least are English Vnder the Penalty & forfiture in the said
act mentioned. And It is farther Enacted that noe Alien or Person
not Borne within the Allegiance of vs our heirs k successors or natu-
ralised or made a free Denizen, shall from & after the first day of
february one thousand six hundred sixty one, Exercise the trade
or occupaion of a merchant' or factor in any of the said Places, vpon
the paine k forfeiture in the said act for that purpose, mentioned,
And all Gouernors of the said lands Islands Plantations or teritoryes
and Euery of them are by the said act strictly Required k Comanded
And .'.11 who shall bee made Gouernors of any such Islands Planta-
tions :>r teritories by us our heirs or successors shall before there
Entrance into there Gouernmeut take a sollemne oath to Doe there
vttmost that Euery the aforementioned Clauses and all the matters k
things therein Contayned shall bee Punctually & bona fide obserued
according to the true intent and meaneing thereof, and vpon Complaint
and Proofe made before vs our heirs k successors or such as shall bee
by vs or them therevnto Authorized and Appoynted, that Any of the
said Gouernr9, hath bin willingly k willingly negligent in Doeing
there Duty accordingly that the said Gouernr soe offending shall bee Re-
raoued from his Gouerrn1. as by the said act amongst other things there-
in Contayned may at large Appeero, Now Know yee that wee Repose-
ing Espetiati Trust k Confidence in the fidellity & sureumspection of
you the said Edward Randolph, John lTltz Winthrop Edward Palms
John Talcott Richard Smith John Allyn James Richards Samuell Willis
and Thomas Stoughton [ Note 6 j , as alsoe of the present members of the
Councill of our Corporation of Conecticott in New England, k of the
members of the said Councill for the time being haue giuen k grant-
1SG9-3
Connecticut Colonial Documents.
31
<-d & by these presents Doe giue & grant vnto yon or any fiue or more
of you full power and Authority to Administ* vnto William Leete
Esqr Gouernr of our said Corporation of Conccricott, & to the
(i'uiierif of the said Corporation for the time beeing A sollemne
Oath to doe his vutmost Endeauor that Euery the aforementioned
clauses and all the matters and things therein Contayned shall be
Punctually & bona fide obserued according to the true Intent & meane-
jng thereof, as alsoe to Administ" a Sollemne oath vnto ye said Wil-
liam leete Esqr and to the said Gouenf for the time beeing to doe
bis vttmost within his said Gouerm1, to Cause to bee well & truly ob-
serued what is Enacted in the late act of Parliament passed in the fif-
teenth yeare of our Reigne Intituled an act for the Incouragment of
trade, And for soe doeing these prsents or the discharge in that be-
halfe, for witnesse whereof wee haue caused these our lelt" to bee
made Patent
Witnesse ourselfe at Westmistr the six and twentieth day of Sep-
tember in the thertieth yeare of our Eaigne
Per Ipm Regem Barber
(Filed1), A coppy of his Mati0! Com11 & oath
1679
Concerning Customes
(13) Connecticut
The forme of the oath to bee taken by William leete
Esqr. [Note 7], Gouernrof his- majesties Corporation of
Conecticott in New England & by the Gouernr there
for the time beeing
rou shall sweare that you will to the Best of your skill and Power
soe long as you shall Continue in this Gouerm*. or Comand of this
Corporation, well and truly Execute & performe and cause to bee Exe-
cuted & Performed all matters & things, which by the statute made in
the twelfe yeare of his now majesties Reigne Intituled an act for the
Incourageing & Increaseing of shipingand nauigation, & by the other
statute made in ye fifteenth yeare of his said majesties Reigne Intitu-
led an act for the Incouragm' of trade, you are Required as Gouern*
or Comand1. of this Corporation to bee sworne to the performance of
soe helpe you God
Note 6.
Edward Randolph, who by his infamous conduct gained for himself
the name of "the evil genius of New England/7 was sent to America
in 1676, to inquire into the state of the colonies, and remained (except
during his absence in England) till 1689, making himself feared and
despised throughout the colonies. He was an Episcopalian, and in
his zeal for that faith desired the destruction of the New-England
churches. Randolph was particularly desirous of apprehending the
regicides, and made diligent search for them, but without success.
Ue was one of the Council of Andros, and one of the victims of the
.In the hand-writing of John Allyn, and we think it probable that this was the copy
waicn Mr. Allyu kept fur his own use and reference.
32 Connecticut Colonial Documents. [JannarV,
revolution of 1G8D, being imprisoned and sent to England with the
governor. He was one of the chief causes of the loss of the charter
of the Massachusetts, and died in the West Indies.
Fitz John Winthrop, the eldest son of Gov. John Winthrop, Jr., of
Connecticut, was born March 14, 1038-9, went to England, where .he
obtained a Commission as lieutenant of infantry from the Protector
Richard, in 1658, and soon rose in rank ; returning to Connecticut, he
became representative in 1676, served as major in Philip's war, and in
1686 was appointed one of the Council of Andros. He was an Assist-
ant of the Colony in 1689, and in 1690 commanded the land forces in-
tended to cooperate with Sir William Phips's naval expedition against
Canada, with the rank of Major-General. From 1893 to 169S he was
the agent of Connecticut in England regarding the militia of the colo-
ny, and was elected a member of the Royal Society, Upon his return
to America in 1698, he was made governor of Connecticut, and was ;
annually reelected till his death, which took place at Boston, Novem- i
ber 27/1707. 1
Edward Palms was of New-Haven in 1659, a merchant, and removed
the next year to New-London. Was a freeman in 1G67, representative
in 1671, ;72, '73, '74 and '77, and served as major in the Indian war
of 1675. lie married first, Lucy, sister of Fitz John Winthrop. above ;
mentioned, who died November 24, 1676 ; second, Sarah, widow of I
Capt. William Davis, of Boston, who was the mother of his three
children. He died March 21, 1715, in his 78th year, leaving a large
estate. I
Richard Smith was one of the first purchasers of Taunton in 1633,
and supported Connecticut against the claims of Providence in 1065.
Thomas Stoughtox, an original proprietor of Hartford, and one of
the first settlers of Windsor, was a son of Thomas Stoughton of Dor-
chester, was born in England, and married Mary, daughter of William
Wadsworth, by whom he had seven children. He was probably the
freeman of 1669, and died in September. 1684. — Hinrnan's First Puritan
Settlers. Allen's Biog. Dictionary. Savage's Genealog. Dictionary.
Note 7.
William Leete wras an early settler of New-Haven colony, and
signed the plantation covenant of June 1, 1639. He came to New-
England in 1637, in company with Theophilus Eaton and Edward
Hopkins, the former of whom became governor of New-Haven juris-
diction, and the latter of Connecticut ; and with others purchased of
the sachem squaw owner, the tract of land upon which was built the
town of Ghilford, Sept. 29, 1639. The purchase was confirmed by
the general court, Jan. 31, 1639-10. In 1643, on the formation of the
church at Guilford, Mr. Leete's place of residence, he became one of
the seven original members.
Air. Leete held various important offices in the colony, and was the
town clerk of Guilford for many years. He was an assistant of New-
Haven colony from 1643 to 1657, and governor from 1661 to 1665.
After the union of Connecticut and New-Haven colonies, he was de- J
puty governor from 1669 to 1675 ; and upon the death of 'Winthrop, j
in 1676, was chosen governor, to which office he was annually re-
elected till his death, which occurred April 16, 1683, at Hartford,
1 SG9.1 TJpham Genealogy. 33
i
whither he had removed., and where he resided the latter part of his
life. He was often a commissioner of the united colonies between
the years 1655 and 1679.
Upon the arrival of the Regicides in New-Haven in March, 1661,
Gov. Leete received them in a most hospitable manner, and through-
out the excitement and danger which ensued, proved himself one of
their warmest friends. He was always well advised of their place
of concealment, although for a long time he did not see them, as he
was thereby enabled to say, with truth, when questioned by the pur-
suivants as" to the whereabouts of the judges, that he had not seen
them for such a number of weeks.
The Regicides were lodged in the governor's stone cellar,.3 at
Guilford, for about a week, and fed from his table, though without
seeing their friend and benefactor. ^ j
Gov. Leete was twice married : his first wife Ann, probably the
mother of all his children, was buried Sept. 1, 1668 ; his second wife, j
Sarah, widow of Henry Rotherford, whom he married in 1671, died j
Feb. 10, 1673-4 ; his third wife, who survived him, was Mary, widow
of Rev. Nicholas Street. His will, made at Hartford, April 2, \mZ,
and presented to the court the 16th of May following, disposes of a
handsome property. —Hinman's First Puritan Settlers. Allen's Bio<j.
Dictionary. -Savage's Genealogical Diet. Colony JRecords.
UPHAM GENEALOGY.
[Communicated by a Descendant of the TJpbam Family.]
John TJpKAsr, of Maiden, &c. "Notices of his Descendants/'
printed at Concord, N. H., in 1845, pp. 92, also " Maiden Records"
in the Register,2 form the basis of this article, but very material j
additions and corrections have been made in them. In coincidence
with the design of the founders and managers of the Register, to edu-
cate the public mind to the knowledge and enjoyment of this class of
literature, it is thought best to oiler this article in a genealogical
form, not enlarging much upon biographical incident.
Deeds and. probate records show that Deacon John Upham was
brother-in-law to Joanna, wife of Robert Martin, of Behoboth, and to
Richard Webb, of Weymouth. Wives : i. Elizabeth . . . . n. Catharine
Holland, m. Aug., 1671. He d. a. 84, 1681-2. Issue: I. John" [one
of this name, supposed to be son of Deacon Upham, d. at sea, coming .
from Barbadoes, Oct., 1852.. Doubtless father of 1. John d. LMO, at
Weymouth ; 2. John, brought from Barbadoes aged four years, father-
less, &c. ; reared by John Upham, Sen. : became a soldier in the Indian
war, and d. a. 39, Nov. 27, 1677]. n. Alary, first wife of John Whit-
temorer d. June 27, 1677, having 6 elm. in. Elizabeth, widow of
Thos, Welch, d. J<\n. 12, 1705-6, having 13 chn. iv. Nathaniel, of
Cambridge, clergyman, m. 1661-2, Elizabeth Stedman. He soon d.
1 For location or which, =ee map facing page SO of Stilus's History of the Judjvs.
8 V.J. xi. pp. 45, 127, 211, 348 ; vol. xii. pp. 84, 239 ; vol. xiii. p. 70.
34
Upham Genealogy.
[Januj
1661-2. She m. 2d, TIenry Tompson, 1669, v. Phineas (8). vr
Prisciila, widow ofThos. Croswell; she d. 1717, having 12 chn. <
8. Phineas Upham, of Maiden. Wife Ruth Wood, who d. a. 6t
1096-7. lie was a lieut. in the Indian war, and d. Oct., 1676
Issue: i. Phineas (10), 1659; Nathaniel (11), 1661; Ruth, 1661, d,
a. 12 ; John (13), 1666 ; Elizabeth, m. Sam'l Green, Oct. 28, 1691 ;
Thomas (15)/ til Richard (16).
10. Phineas Upham, of Maiden, deacon of the church. Wife Mary
MeRins, who d. pest 1.720. He d. in 62d yr., Oct., 1720. Issue : i.
Phineas (17), 1683 or 4 ; Mary, 1685, d. 1687 ; James (19), 1637;
Mary, 1689, in. May 28, 1713, John Griffin, of Oharlestown, honse-
wright. Thev moved to Middlotown, Conn. Ebenezer (21). Jona-
than (22), 1691; William (23), Oct. 30, 1697. via. Elizabeth, 1609-00,
m. (1st wife) Jonathan Dowse, Jr., son of Eben., May 19, 1726. She
d. in Charlestown, June 19, 1730, in 31st yr.
11. Nathaniel Upham, of Maiden, Wife Sarah .... who d.
a. 53, Oct. 14, 1715. He d. and left by will estate, &c, Nov. 11, 1717.
Issue : i. Nathaniel (25), 1685-6 ; Sarah, 1688-9, m Sam'1 Grover,
1713 ; Ruth, 1691, m. Nath'l Nichols, 1716-17 ; Noah (28), 1694 ; Abi-
gail, 1606 ; Joanna, 1699, m. Sarn'i Wesson, 1717; Lois, 1701, rn.
Jas. Hi!!, 1727 ; Dorothy, m. John Colman, 1723. She d, 1731-5.
ix. Eunice, 1707, m, Benj, Wesson, April IS, 1726.
13. John Upham, of Maiden, tailor. 1st wife Abigail Haywood,
in. 1688, dan. of Samuel. She d. 1717 ; 2d wife, Tamzen Ong, rn.
1717-18. He d. 1733. Widow left issue: i. John (34), 1690;
Sam net (35), 1691 ; Abigail, 1693, of Lynn, made will, proved in
co. Essex July 1, 1755, to 3 c'hn. of bro. David. Ezekiel (37)*
1700 ; David (38), 1702; vx. Jacob, b. and d. 1719,
15. Thomas Upham, of Reading, weaver. 1st wife Elizabeth Ho-
vey, of Topsfield, in 1693, d. a. 32, Feb. 16, 1703-4 ; 2d, Mary Brown,
of Reading, m. Occ. 2, 1704, who d. 1707 ; 3d, Ruth Smith, widow of
John of Charlestown, dan. of Thos. Cutler, of Reading, b. 1688, m.
1st, 1693, John Smith, Jr.. who d. 1705. Shed. May 12, 1738, in
70th yr. He d. in 67th vr. N
28, 1735.
Iss
i. Thomas (40 b.
1694, bapt. Nov. 18, at Topsfield. Elizabeth, 1695, m. (1st w.\
1726, Joseph Wcolson. Abijah (42), 1698; Nathan (43), 1701 ; Josiab.
(44), 1705. vi. Joseph (45), 1712,' bapt. July 26.
16. Richard Upham, of Reading, weaver. Wife Abigail Hovey,
ofTopsfield, m. May 19, 1098 ; d. in 85th yr. Sept. 1, 1764 (not 1765).
Her will proved Sept. IS, 1761. He d. per church record, "May
18, 1734, in 59th yr. of Strang nary, a saint indeed. " Gravestone stands
in S. Reading. Issue : i. Richard, d. 1700 ; Ivory (47), 1701 ; Abigail,
1703, d. 17I.o ; Dorcas, 1707, d. 1715-10; Hephzibah, 1710-H, m.
Nath'l Long-ley, of Dorchester, Jan. 29, 1756. Mary Upham, of Mai-
den, spinster, and widow Sarah Comrin, of Boston, sold in 1700 part
of the estate of Nath'l Longley, settled in co. Middlesex. Ruth, 1714,
bapt. Dec. 6, d. July 7, 1769, in 55th yr. Richard (52), 1716, bapt.
Dec. 9 : Luke, 17 19, bapt. Mar. 29 ; Luke and Abigail, 1721, bapt.
July 16. L. d. April 20, 1731, a. 9 yrs. 10 mos. 10 days. A. d. Nov.,
1738. xi. Susanna, m. Ephrairn Weston, Dec. 5, 1748.
17. Phineas Upham, of Maiden, yeoman. Wife Tamzen [Thomasin]
Hill, dan. of Isaac and Hannah (Howard) Hill, b. 1685, m. 1703. She
d. April 24, 1768. He d. 1766. Issue: i. Tabitha, 1704, rn. Dau'l
1869.
Upkam Genealogy.
X ''* ":S5
Newhail, 1723. Mary, 1705-6, m. Capt. DanT Goffe, of Boston, 1740 ;
Phineas (59); 1707-8 ;' Timothy (60), 1710; Zebediah, 1711-12, d.
1712; Tamzen, b. and d. 1713; Isaac, 1711, d. a. 78, in Brookfield,
May, 1702; Jabez (64), 1717 ; Amos (05), 1718 ; Tamzen, 1720, m.
Jona. Wiley, of Lynn, 1750; Sarah, 1721, in. Benj. Rice, of Brook-
field, 1744. ' xii. Jacob (68), 1723.
19. 3 Atom Upham. of Maiden, cordwainer. Wife Dorothy Wiggles-
worth, 1109 . Issue: t. Edward (69), 1710; Mary. 1711, m. Tiios.
Parker, Jr., 1731 ; Mercy, m. David Pratt, 1734; Martha, 1714. m,
1st, Sarn'l Newhall, 1736-7 ; 2d, to Sarn'l Wade, of Medford, 1741.
Issue : James, father of Hon. B. P. Wads (see No. 69) ; James,
1716 ; 1 Judith, m. John Deland, Nov. 22, 1739, in Charlestown.
Peland, of Maiden, butcher, d. 1776. She d. a. 69, Oct. 25, 1737 (11
chn). Elizabeth, 1727, ? m. Asa Slower, of Maiden, whose 2d w. in
170 1 at Leicester, was Elizabeth Lynde, pr. Washburn's History of L.
21. Ebenezer Upham, of Maiden, m. Elizabeth B'auchard, A-aw. of
Joshua, Oct. 10, 1717. Issue : i. Caleb (76), 1723 ; Ebenezer, 1727 ;
Elizabeth, 1132. m. Jas. Sargent, 1749. There is a family at Leicester,
who may be of Eben. Jr.
22. Jonathan Upham, of Nantucket. 1st wife Ruth Pease, dan. of
Stephen, of Edgartown, per his will, 1727 (vol. 2, p. 24, Pake's Pro-
bate). 2d wife Ruth Coffin, widow of George, who d. 1727, dan. of
John Swain, Jr., grandchild, doubtless, Susan, dan. of Jonathan.,, d."
in N. a. 80 yr. 10 m. 18 d., Aug. 22, 1759.
23. William Upham, of Weston. 1st wife Naomi Dana, m. June 21,
1722, at Cambridge, d. 1725-6 (per Bond's Watertown). 2d, Thank-
ful Dana, m. 1728, d. 1749, both dans, of Daniel and Naomi (Croswel!)
Dana, of Cambridge, granddaughters of Thos. and Priscilla (Upham)
Croswell. 3d,. Elizabeth Rubinson, b. 1707, dau. of William, m, March
3, 1740-1. She d. 1772. Issue: I. William (90), 1722-3; Daniel,
1721, d. early ; Daniel, 1725-6, d. 172G ; Abigail, 1730-1, d. 1740;
Mary, 1131-2, d. 1731-2 ; Ephrairn, 1735, d. 1710. til Abigail, 1744,
m. Nov. 27, 1762 (per Gary's diary), Dr. Isaac Starr.
25. Nathaniel Upham, of Maiden. Wife Mary Tuthill, of Boston,
m. Feb. 6, 1706. issue: i. Marv, 1707, d. early; Phebe, 1709. d.
1725; Martha, 1710-11, d. 1725 ;" Daniel, 1713, d. 1714; Nathaniel
(101). 1715 ; Sarah, 1718, m. Sarn'l llns^v, of Poston, 1736-7 ; Daniel,
1719-20, d. 1738; Abigail, 1721, m. (2d w.) Abr. Hill, 1716; ix.
Mary; 1737-8, d. 1738."
28. Noak Upham, of Maiden. Sold 5 acres land to John Colman,
per Deeds Mids. vol. 24, in 1724 ; witnesses, Sarah Grover, Sarah
Jenkins. Wife Lydia Jenkins, dau. of Obadiah and. w. .Mary, the widow
of Jos. Lewis, of Swansey. Issue: i. Noah, 1720.
34. John Upham, of Maiden, &c, cordwainer. 1st wife, Sarah
Bumal, m. in Lynn, Nov. 3, 1727. ? 2d wife, Deliverance Fowle. of
Lynn, m. in Maiden, 1750. She d. in M. April 30, 1772. lie deeded
lands in county Norfolk, d. in M. March 1, 1183, in 94th yr. Issue :
i. Hannah, named in her gr. -father's will Jan. 15, 1731-2 as the child ot%
his son John : Sarah, b. Oct. 3, 1730, in Canton ; John, Oct. 23,
J782; Lydia, Sept. 25, 1737; Burnai, April 26, 1740, in Canton;
Zeruiah, .May 0, 1744, in Lynn. vi. John, Oct. 26, 1746, in Lynn.
35. Samuel Upham, of Maiden. Wife Mary Grover, dau. of Lazarus,
m. 1714-15. Issue: i. Mary, 1715-16, m. David Parker, 1740; Abi-
36
Upk
am Genealogy.
[Januai
j)
gail, 1717-18 ; d. 1738 ; Mercy, 1720, d. 1738 ; Samuel (117), 1722 ;
Jonathan (118), 1724; Ebenezer (119), 1726; Jacob (120) 1729;
Pfaebe, 1731, d. 1,738; John, 1733, d. 1736 ; x. William, 1735-6, d
1738.
37. Ezekiel Upham, of Maiden, &c. Wife Hannah .... He was
of Dorchester in 1726. Settled in Siurbridge ; d, a. 83, 1783. Issue :
i. Hannah, 1729; Abigail, bapt. May 9, 1732, at Westboro', the father
being of Maiden church, John, b. April 6, 1731, supposed to be of
Belliiigharn in 1766, with wife Patience selling land that he bought in
17G2. Gravestone is in Spencer, to John Upham, May 30, 1800, in
66th yr. ; Isaac in. Oct. 10, 1769, Hephzibah Shapley, d. 1808, a. Q6,
in Sturbridge.
38. David Upham, of Maiden. Wife Sarah .... both living 1754.
Issue: i.Sarah, 1733, d. 1734-5; Sarah, 1735-6, m. Amos Pratt,
April 30, 1761, at Lynn. Mercy, named with Sarah and Piiebe in her
aunt's will : Abigail, 1740-1, d. early ; Phebe, Nov. 30, 1743, at
Lynn, m. Phiueas Pratt, April 28, 1782,
40. Thomas Upham, of Reading, &c, miller, Bought land in Weston
in 1724, near to Jas. Spike's and the Four-Mile-Brook. 1st wife Ruth
Smith, dau. of John Smith and his wife Ruth, who became 3d wife of
T. U. Sen. Her age was 13 years in 1707. She d. in Weston,
in 1722. 2d wife. Elizabeth Bnllard, widow, ra. .1723. She d. 1753.
lied. 1729-30. Issue: i. Ruth, b. in Charlestown, Aug. 31, 1716,
bapt. Oct. 4, at Reading, m. David Green March 2, 1736, d. in 39th
yr. Aug. 11, 1755 ; Thomas (134), b. in Ch. June 30. 1718 ; Jabez,
b. in Weston, d. 1720. iv. Elizabeth, 172o-4; ra, 1.753, A. Fisk ; 2d,
1775, J. Trowbridge.
42. Abijah Upham, of Weston, deacon, &c. "Wife Elizabeth Spring,
m. 1725. He d. Dec. 3, 1775. Widow d. Feb. IS, 1794, aged 90.
Issue : i. Abijah (137), May I, 1726 [Bond's Watertown, p. 614] .
5ii. Susanna, m. Uriah Gregory Nov. 30, 1769,
43. Nathan Upham, of Weston. 1st wife Sarah Wesson, of Read-
ing, m. June 5, 1728, d. 1729. 2d, Mary Brown, 1730, 3d dau. of
Benj. and Anna, of Weston. He d. a. 51, Sept., 1754. Issue : 5 chn.
(per Dr. Bond): the 5th, Mary, b. March 12, 1741-2, m. (after a 2d
publishment), Dec. 9, 1702, Daniel Gould, Jr. (his 2d wife), d. June
3, 1793, in 52d yr.
44. Josiah Upham, of Weston. Wife Judith Train, and 5 chn. Jo-
siah and wife Sarah, of Needham, in 17S5 deeded land.
45. Josefh Upham, of Dudley. 1st wife Martha Green, of Maiden,
m. Nov. 20, 1732. She d. Sept. 11, 1738, a. 22 [Dr. Bond, p. 121,
has Joseph Upham, of Reading, m. Feb. 18, 1738-9, Lydia Brown, 5th
dau. of Benjamin. This is not corroborated. Benj. Brown, in wili
1753, names dau. Lydia Jones.] 2d, Elizabeth Richardson, m. in Wo-
burn Feb. 28, 1739.' He d. in 81st yr. Oct. 12, 1792. Issue : i. Martha,
b. May 6, 1738, m. Thos. Wilson, at Dudley, Oct. IS, 1759: Joseph
(160), Dec. 10, 1740: Thomas, b. Dec. 10, 1742, bapt. with Joseph,
Oct. 30, 1743, ? m. Elizabeth Pratt, of Oxford, Feb. 19, 1784 : Eliza-
beth, b. Feb. 14 (bapt. 17). 1745 ; Susanna, b. April 15 (bapt. 26),
1747 (all at Reading), m. in Dudley, Feb. 23, 1708, David Kidder ;
Benjamin, b. in Dudley Sept. 1, 1749: Ruth, Dec. 30, 1751; Lois,
May 11, 1757, m, Sept. 28, 1775, Philip Brown : Simeon, soldier in
army, m. June 22, 1785, Miriam Learned, of Oxford, d. a. 90 yr. 7 m„
j 5 GO.] Ujjliam Genealogy. 37
16 d., Dec. 2G, 18-4T. s. Nathan, Jan.-S, 1763, d. a 86 yr. 9 m. 28 d.
Viiv. 15. 184:9. His wife Molly d. a. 79 yr. 6 m. 15 d., Jan. G, 1846.
Coburri, ? Abigail, of Eillingly, published in Dudley, Win. Cobura..
Feb. 17, 1750. Perhaps of this family. Jonathan Upham, of Thompson,
m. i" Dudley May 19, 1789, to Molly Whitney.
52. Richard Upham, of Reading-, &c. 1st wife, Elizabeth ....
d. June 7, 1756, in 35th yr. He with wife Elizabeth deeded land in
1759. Richard Upham's wife Elizabeth, of Onslow, Nova Scotia, was
heir of Putnam estate in 17 73, perco. Essex deed, with Win. and Caleb
Putnam. [It is supposed that Lydia Damon, whose first husband was
Bancroft, and gave by her will to dau. Abigail Upham in 1779, was
related here.] "issue : i. Child, d. a. 1, Oct.-, 1740; Richard, bant. June
29, 1U1, d. Dee., 1743 ; Elizabeth, b. Oct. 9 (bla.pt. 11), 1741 ; Rich-
ard, bapt. Dec. 25, 1743, d. early ; Luke, b. Oct. 25 ('boot. Nov. 2),
1746; Abigail, bapt. April 9, 1749; Aaron, b, March 25, 1750, d.
May, 1759"; Nathan, b. July 25 (bapt. 26), 1752; Richard, bapt. May
28,1758: x. Mary, bapt. April 5, 1761.' Mr. W. was of Boston,
1758.
59. Phixeas Upham\ of Maiden, blacksmith. Wife Hannah Waite,
in. 1730, who m. 2d, Israel Cook
Issue: i. Phineas, 1732, d. 173G
1744-5, of Boston:,
Hannah, 1734, in
Mr. U. d. IT.
M
12, 1755
John Haskins, of Boston ; Phineas, 1736-7. iv. Child, posthumous.
GO. Timothy Upham, of Saugus, weaver. Wife Mary Cheever. Issue :
i. Lydia, d. ; Lydia. in. 1, Benj. Grover, Xov. 11, 1767 ; 2d, Eleazer
Richardson, his 3d wife. Jesse (183)'; Timothy (ISO) ; Mary, d. ;
Mary, m. A. Boardmanr Jr. Nov. 7, 1780; Jabez, of S. Carolina,
blacksmith, m. Sally Kill, dau. of Thomas, of Maiden, March 10, 1780.
She m. 2d, Wm. Oliver, March 10, 180-',, vm. Rebecca, m. Dr.
Hawks, of Lancaster. Issue : Rebecca, wife of Ezekiel Upham.
64. Jabez Upham, of BrookQeld, physician. Wife .... Issue :
I. James, of New Brunswick, was in the army; Edward, of .North-
ampton, lawyer, d. April, 1807. Wife Mary . . . . Issue: Mary,
d. a. 63, March 9, 1859, and Catharine, of Cambridge. 1867 ; Jabez,
soldier in the army, d. at Hampton, N. B. 1820. widow Bethia, d. a.
81, 1831 : Phineas (197) ; Joshua (108) ; Sarah! m. Francis Foxcroft ;
daughter, m. a Barnard. Issue : Rev. 0. F. Barnard. Nathan Rich-
ardson, m. in Brookfield, Tamzen Upham, Feb, 15, 1774.
65. Amos Uphajj, of Maiden, member of the church, Zr<ij i> 1770.
Wife Lois Green, m. March 10, 1740-41. He d. Jan. 23, 1786. She
d. a. 90, Sent. 20, 1811. Issue : I. Aims (202), 1741. bapt. Dec. 6 :
William (203,: Phineas (204), 1741 ; Lois, 1745-6: Ezra, m. Sally
Watts, dau. of Samuel, of Chelsea. Aug. 15, 1782. She d. a. 38, May
Mar-
lariro
Si, 1706. Gravestone in Maiden. Hannah. 1748, d. early
and had a
tha, m. Sara*! Tufts, 3d, of Medford, May 29, 1781
family.
68. Jacob uphait, of Maiden, weaver. Wife Rebecca Bitmap, in.
in Reading, Jan. 19, 1747 -8. His admn. 1776. Her will proved
HT9. Issue : r. Rebecca, bapt. Dec. 4, 1748, d. 1749 : Sarah, bapt.
Vol. XXIII. 4
38 Early Shipbuilding in Massachusetts. [January,
March IS, 1T53, d. a. 5 mo., June, 1753'; Sarah, bapt. July 18, 1751;
Mary, bapt. Mav 8, 1757, in. April 4, 17SO, Win. Tarbox ; Tarazen,
bapt". Aug. 26, 1759 ; Ruth, b. Jan. 18, 1763. vn. Jacob, b. May 16,
17G6, m. Sarah Batt, Nov. 17, 1791. * ;
60. Edward Upham, grad. 11. C. 1734, Baptist minister at Newport
till 1771. Wife Sarah Leonard, ra. March, 1740. He d, at W. Spring-
field, Oct. 5, 1797. Issue : I. Son, d. early ; Mary, in. James Wade,
son of Samuel and Martha (Upham) Wade (see No. 19). Four more
children.
76. Caleb Upham, grad. II. C. 1744, Congregational minister at
Truro. Wife Priscilla Allen, dau. of Rev. Benj. Allen, of Falmouth,
m. April 21, 1755. She d. in 68th yr., Jan., 1785. Ho d. a. 6a, April
9, 1786. Issue : i. Benjamin A., b. Feb. 5, 1750, grad.H. C. 1776, served
in the army, d„ prior to 1709; daughter, m. 1771, Rev. Enos Hitch-
cock. I i
k :
■ EARLY SHIP-BUILDING IN MASSACHUSETTS.
[Communicated by Capt. Geotige Henet Preble, U. S. X.] | '.-.
1 ■;
UxdoubtcDly the first vessel of size sufficient to navigate the ocean, f;$
launched from the shores of New-England, was " a faire pinnace of
thirty tons," called the Virginia, which, according to Straehey, was
built by the Popham colony at the mouth of the Kennebec in 1807,
thirteen years before the landing of the pilgrims at Plymouth, and
which made a successful voyage across the Atlantic the same year.
Twenty -four years alter this, on the 4th of July, 1631, was launched
the Blessins of the Bay, the first vessel built in the colony of Ply-
mouth. This vessel was built on what is now known as the Ten Hills
farm at Medford, on the Mystic river, and a few years since the iden-
tical ways from which she was launched were still standing, and in
a fair state of preservation. She was built of locust timber cut up en
the farm. She was converted into a cruiser against pirates, and
therefore may lay claim to the honor of having been the first American
vessel of war. All the ships built at Medford, owing to the bend of ,?
the Mystic river, are obliged to pass within pistol shot of the place
where this vessel was built and where the old ways are. They should
salute with their flags in passing this cradle of American shipbuilding
Ten years later, viz., Jan. 24, 1011, Edward Bangs launched at I
Plymouth a bark of 40 or 50 tons, estimated to cost £200, and which
is recorded as the first vessel of size built in that colony. Hence the
"Blessing of the Bay " must have been of ies^ tonnage. Edward
Bangs contributed one-sixteenth to the cost of this vessel.
The importance of ship-building to the colony, immediately follow-
ng the launch of Dangs's vessel, received the attention of the pilgrim
'ithers, and accordingly on tho -1th of October, lGii, the same year
hat witnessed her launch, we find them enacting the following law :
' Whereas the building of ships is a business of great importance for
he common good, and therefore suitable care ought to be taken that
.t, be well performed, according to the commendable course of
England and other places : It is therefore ordered by this court and
II
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39
the authority thereof ; that when any ship is to be built within this
jurisdiction, or any vessel above thirty tons, the owner, or builder in
hi* absence, shall before they begin to plank, repair to the governor
or deputy governor, or any two magistrates, upon the penalty of ten
pounds, who shall appoint some able man to survey the work and
workmen from time to time as is usual in England, and the same so
appointed shall have such liberty and power as belongs to his office.
"And if any ship carpenter shall not, upon his advice, reform and
amend any thing which he shall find to be amiss, then upon complaint
to the governor or deputy governor, or any two magistrates, they
shall appoint two of the most sufficient ship carpenters of this juris-
diction, and shall authorize them from time to time, as need shall
require, to take view of every such ship and all works thereto belong-
ing, and see that it be performed aud carried on according to the
rules of their art.
" And for this end an oath shall be administered to them to be
faithful and indifferent between the owner and the workman, and their
charges shall be born by such as shall be found in default.
" And those viewers shall have power to cause any bad timber, or
other insufficient work or material to be taken out and amended at the
charge of them through whose default it grows."
In May, 1603, another act to the same purpose was published, but
with its provisions somewhat more particularized and extended, as for
instance : — " If the builder, upon the advice and direction of the sur-
veyor or surveyors, shall neglect to reform and amend what is judged
to be defective or amiss in any materials or workmanship," he was to
" forfeit and pay the sum of five shilling's per diem to the use of the
town where such vessel shall be building until the defects be amended,"
" unless the justice upon hearing the builder shall see cause to allow
him some further reasonable time for doing the same," " And if any
builder shall bring to and fasten any plank upon tfny ship or vessel of the
burden aforesaid, before a warrant of survey, and the surveyors have
been to view the frame, every builder so offending shall forfeit and pay
the sum of ten pounds, one moiety thereof to the use of their majesties
for the support of the government of the province, and contingent
charges thereof, and the other moiety to him or them that shall inform
and su<i the same by bill, plaint or information in any of their majesties
courts of record," &c. &C1
In 1647, the people of Xew-Haven, to repair their losses on the
Delaware, built and freighted a vessel of 150 tons for England, which
foundered at sea, and was never heard of afterwards, except in the
following remarkable manner, according to a chronicle of the time : —
" After a great thunder storm about an hour before sunset, a ship
of like dimensions with her canvass and colors abroad appeared in
the air coming up the harbor against the wind for the space of an
hour. Many, says the Rev. Mr. Pierpont, were drawn to behold this
great work of God, yea ! the very children cried out, 'There is a
brave ship ! ' When so near that a man might hurl a stone on board,
her main top seemed blown off, then her mizzen top ; then her mast-
nig seemed blown away by the board ; she overset, and so vanished
; Ancient Laws and Charter of Massachusetts Bay, published by order of the General
Oan, ed. of 1814, pp. 189 aud 733.
40 Early Shipbuilding in Massachusetts. [January.
into a smoky cloud. The vision was given, in the opinion of the be- |
holders, that they might understand the tragic end of the ship and
their friends/'
These vessels were all ships of size for those days, though they would
be. but the merest cockle-shells of our times. We of the present gen- 3
eration cannot realize the little cock boats in which navigators tra- J
versed the ocean between two and three centuries ago. Could the |
navigators of those days revisit the earth, they would be amazed at 1
the improvements in the size, construction, comfort avid security?
of the ships of our time. Hume relates that, in 1582, of twelve bun- |
dred and thirty-two vessels belonging to the kingdom of Great-Britain, |
but two hundred and seventeen were over eighty tons burthen. ^\ J
vessel of iorty tons, he says, was considered a large vessel, and in j
15 87 there were not rive vessels in all England whose size exceeded I
200 tons. Only one of the vessels which composed the squadron of I
Columbus, in 1492, had a deck, and the remainder, according to Irving, |
were not superior to the smallest class of modern coasting vessels, j
On his third vovage, when coasting the gulf of Para, Columbus com- I
plained of the size of his ship, it being nearly 100 tons burthen, Ine |
Mayflower, which in 1620 brought over the Pilgrim fathers, was but |
180 tons, and the Half Moon, as the vlie boat in winch llondrick Hud- I
son discovered Mew- York bay in 1 r>09, was called, was but 80 tons. She |
afterwards went to the East-Indies, and was wrecked on the island of §
Mauritius, on the 6th of March, 1015.
In 1037, the Sovereign of the Seas was constructed, in England, 1
and was the largest vessel, whether merchantman or man-of-war, of j
that date. Her burthen was " just as many tons as there had been
years since our blessed Saviour's incarnation, viz., 1637; and not-
one under or over.7' She was accidentally destroyed by fire at Chat- |
ham, when undergoing' repairs, in 1696. Her kelson was hewn from a
. single tree. She was the naval wonder of her time, though scarcely
vieing with a moderate sized clipper, and not much over half the
average tonnage of the ocean steam-ships of the principal ocean lines,
or of a first rate steam-vessel of war, and only one eleventh the size
of that modern leviathan, the Great-Eastern, whose tonnage, viz.,
22,500, exceeds the total tonnage of the forty-two vessels composing
the English navy in 1640.
In 1636, a twenty ton colony-built-sloop, commanded by John Gal-
lop, encountered a sloop in Long-Island sound, which had been cap-
tured from one Oldham by the Indians, and recaptured her. She was
manned by fourteen Narragansett Indians, ten of whom were either
killed or drowned. This is the first nautical engagement on the New-
England coast, of which there is record.
In 1641, a ship of 300 tons was built by Hugh Peters, of Salem.
Doubtless she was armed.
In 1645, a vessel, or, as she was called, " a colony ship," to carry
14 guns and 30 men, was built at Cambridge, Mass., and sailing for
the Canaries engaged a Barbary corsair of 20 guns and 70 men for a
whole day, and beat her off.
The first American vessel engaged in the slave trade, of which we
have any record, sailed from Boston for the coast of Guinea in 1645 :
having been fitted out by Thomas Lveysor and James Smith. The last
named was a church member. To the credit of the people of Boston,
I SC0-1 Early Ship-building in Massachusetts. 41
t ■;. If sense of right revolted at the act. The parties concerned were
irmi'^nc'df ami the slaves were ordered to be restored to their native
ii n try at the public expense.
hi 1076, there had been, according to Hutchinson, constructed in
?i«»ton and its vicinity, and then belonged to ports in its neighbor-
:.. v».l :---
30 vessels of between 100 and 250 tons,
200 " i( " 50 and 100 "
200 " " " 30 and 50 "
300. " " " 6 and 10 "
As early as 1629, the New-England company employed five ships
of respectable size, and most of which were armed, in trade with that
colony. The Mayflower was one of these, and probably all of them
wore built in the mother country.
In 1714-17, Massachusetts had 492 vessels, with an aggregate of
25,406 tons, and employing 3,493 seafaring men. j
In 1789, the ship Massachusetts was built at Germantown, a large,
double-headed promontory in the town of Quiney, jutting into Boston
bay, and formerly called Shed's neck. The Massachusetts was the
largest ship which at that time had ever been built on this continent ; her
keel being one hundred and sixteen feet in length. She was of nearly
.i ihoursuLiu tons buiiacii, pierced for thii iy-six guns, of a remarkably I
line model, and constructed in the most thorough manner. The
launching of this ship was an event of great importance, and people
<\nne from all parts of the colony to witness it. It was a day of jubi-
lee and rejoicing. Hon. Josiah Quiney, in his memoir of Major j
Samuel Shaw, thus refers to this event : — " On this interesting occa-
sion, the hills around Germantown and the boats which cover the
harbor and river were filled with spectators from Boston and the neigh-
boring country. Both English and French naval commanders, at that I
tune visiting Boston in national ships, expressed their admiration of the
model of this vessel, and it was afterwards pronounced by naval com-
manders at Batavia and Canton as perfect as the then state of art
would permit/7
The Massachusetts was built by the direction of Major Shaw, for
an East-India trader, and, with Captain Job Prince as commander, and
;» crew of seventy-five officers and men, with twenty guns mounted,
proceeded on a voyage to Batavia and Canton, whither she arrived in
safety notwithstanding the prediction of Moll Pitcher, the famous for-
tune-teller of Lynn, which was noised abroad, that the ship would be
lost on the* voyage and all hands would perish. She made the pas-
fcigeto Batavia in one hundred and fifty-eight days. At Canton, the
" Massachusetts ,; was sold to the Danish East-India Company for
sixty-five thousand dollars.1 1
1 The Sailer's Snug Harbor of Boston, its Origin and Condition, 18C0.
Vol. XXIII. 4*
42
Records of the Town of Hartford.
[January,
1/
RECORDS OF THE TOWN OP .HARTFORD, CT.
[Transcribed by Hon. Ltzgius M. Boltwood, "Washington, ]). C]
Continued from vol. xxii. puge 195.
"William Sedgwick, son of Jonathan Sedgwick and Isabell his wife,
was born Dec. 2t=t, 1717 ; Jonathan Sedgwick was born April 15th,
1721 ; [11?] Sedgwick was born March 18th, 1723-4; Izabell born the
same time. Naomi Sedgwick, the daughter of Joseph Sedgwick, was
born July 19th, 1735.
Samu Root, son of Joseph Root and Hannah Root, was born June
28, 1716 ; Thankful! Root was born July 15, 1717 ; Hannah Root was
born July 13, 1719; Joseph Root was born Jan17 4th, 1720 ; Mary
Root was born August 16, 1722 ; Lydia Root was born Octo. 5th, 1725 ;
Temperance Root was born July 9th, 1733.
Thankfull Sedgwick was born April 21, 1721. Ruth Sedgwick,
daughtr of Sam11 and Ruth Sedgwick, was born Janr 22, 171 h ; Mary
and Jerusha Sedgwick was born Janr 7th, 1713-4 ; Sam11 Sedgwick was
born Jan. 8th, 1716-17 ; Dan11 Sedgwick was born July 24th, 1719.
Sybil] Srbeparcl, daughter of. Josephand Elizabe-thSheparcl, was born
May 13th, 1712; Joseph was born Sepc 17th, 1714; Luther Shepard
was born Aprill 29th, 1719.
Elizabeth Sheldon, daughter of Isa Sheldon and Eliza his wife, was
born Nov. 17th, 1718 ; Sarah Sheldon was born May 9th, 1721 ; Isaac
Sheldon was born Feb1* 14th, 1723-4.
Charles Spencer, son of Disbrow Spencer and Abigail his wife, was
bom April 12th, 1708 ; Eldad Spencer was born April 30th, 1710.
Samuel Stanley, son of Samuel Stanley and Ann his wife, was born
Jan17 17th, 1730: 31.
Nathu -Baker, 2d son of Baysey Baker and Hannah his wife, was
born Sep* 10th, 1702 ; Tim0 Baker was born Janr 15th, 1706-7 ; Thank-
full Baker was born 31 Janr 1709-10; Nathu Baker, son of Baysey
Baker and Hanna his wife, was born Feb. 4th, 1696-7 ; he dyed the
14th following*: Baysey Baker was born April 4th, 1698: dyed June
24th following; Baysey Baker 2!l was born May 10th, 1699, dyed May
4, 1701; Hanna Baker was born Feb. 25th, 1704-5, dyed 20th Octo.
following ; Ebenz Baker was born Decern. 15th, 1708, dyed the 31 day
following; Jeremiah was born June 10. 1712.
Jane Shepard, the daughter of Thomas Shepard and Jane his wife,
was born July 20th, 1711 : Deborah was born Decembr 18th, 1713 ; Sa-
rah Shepard was born May 15, 1717.
Ebenz Smith, son of Phillip Smith and Mary his wife, was born Janr
1st, 1706-7; Nehem Smith was born July 17^, 1709; Hannah Smith
was born Noyem. 20th, 1711; Ebenezer Smith, son of Symon Smith
and Hannah, was born Fob. 8th, 1702 ; Martha Smith was bora Sep'
15th, 1704, she dyed May 22J, 1706 ; Elisha Smith, born June 30, 1706^;
Jemima Smith, born Decern. 11th, 1708; Martha Smith 2d, Feb. 20th,
1710. .
Abigail Richards, the daughter of Thomas Richards and Abigail his
wife, was burn 2'1 day of Febry, 1721-2; Samuel was bom Oct. 22d,
1726.
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Records of the Town of liar fjord.
4.3
Abigail, daughter of John Shelding and Eliza his wife, was born
Sept' 8th, 1710,
Jane Shepard, the daughter of Thomas and Jane Shepard, was born
July '20% nil.
1712. Becord of Deaths.
Elizabeth Butlar, the daughter of Tho. Butlar, dyed August 8th, 1712.
Mercy Gilbert, the daughter of Mr. Joseph Gilbert, dyed August
25th, 1712.
Mary Gross, the wife of John Gross, dyed Decemb. 2d, 1712.
Dorothy Parsons, the wife of John Parsons, dyed OctoV 10th, 1712.
Moses Parsons, son of sd John Parsons, dyed Octo. 10t!l, 1712.
Sarah Mighill, the wife of Sam11 Mighill, dyed Sept. 26, 1712.
Sarah Benton, the daughter of Joseph Benton, dyed Octo. 6, 1712.
Ruth Benton, the daughter of Joseph Benton, dyed October 7, 1712.
Ebcnezar Bidwell, son of Dan11 Bidwell, dyed October 18th, 1702.
Dorothy Bidwell, daughter of Dan11 Bidwell, dyed July, 1708.
Aaron Bidwell, son of Dan11 Bidwell, dyed Febr 11, 1712.
Joseph Ensign, the son of James Ensign, dyed Decemb* 10tu, 1712.
Mary Gross, the daughter of John Gross, dyed Novemb1 19th, 1712.
Bath, the wife of William Cadwell, dyed Novemb1 21",, 1714.
Su.sanp,? Marsh, the wife of John Marsh, dyed Decern. 24th, 1714,
Mary Catlin, the wife of John Oatlin, dyed Octo: 20th, 1716.
Surah Ensign, the wife of David Ensign, dyed Feb. 3d, 1717-8.
Sarah Smith , the wife of Johanna Smith, dyed May 3d, 1718.
Elizabeth Watson, the wife of Cyprian Watson, dyed July 12, 1719.
Mary Gillett, tit? wife of Joseph" Gillett, dyed December 9th, 1719.
Rebecca Gror-s, wife of Jonah Gross, dyed September 22d; 1717.
Natlr Stanly, Esq. dyed November 14th, 1712.
Mrs. Sarah Stanly, wife of Mr. Math. Stanly, dyed Aug. 18"
Anna Stanly, daughter of Mr. Stanly, dyed Decern!/ 27th, 17'
Joseph Stanly, son of Mr. Stanly, dyed August 21, 1723,
Mary Gillett "dyed Decern!/ 9th, 1719'.
Elizabeth Catlin, wife of Sam11 Catlin, dyed August 4th, 1721.
SamL Sedgwick, Junr, dyed Decemb. 25th, 1724.
16.
and Sam11 Seclewick
ins son, ci
red Jan1^' 8th, 1724-5.
Thomas Butler dyed August 23", 1725.
Consider Hopkins was born Jan1*' 20th, 1726-7.
John Kellogg dyed July 12th, 1725.
Jonathan Easton of Hartford, dyed Decern!/ 17th, 1727.
David Ensign Senr, of Hartford, dyed Decembr 13th, 1727.
Tho. Mygatt, son of Zeb. Mygatt," dved May 16th, 1727.
Philip Smith dyed January 25th, 1724-5.
Mr. Francis Duplessev departed this life June 8;h, 1731, a 10 clock
at Night, Aged Thirty Eight Years.
Cap* Thomas Hosmer departed tin's Eife March 9th, 1731-2, at Night,
in the 57th Year of his age.
Samuel Hubbard of Hartford dyed November 4th, 1732, aged 38
years.
Ebenezer Judd of Hartford dyed May 20th, 1734.
Kebecca Nasi), the wife of Moses Nash, dyed October 6th, 1743,
44 Records of the Town of liar (ford. [January, I.
Records Town- of Hartford, 1716 to 1*121. No. 3.
Mr. John Ellery of Boston was married to Mrs. Mary Austin,
daughter of Mr. John Austin and Mary his wife, of Hartford, on the i
28th of day of July, Anno Dorn. 1(37. . 1
Daniel Burleson of Hartford was married to Mary Burleson the \
day of September IT 14 ; Mary, daughter Of the sd Daniel and Mary I
Burleson, was born September 25th, 1745, and dyed May the 30tU, 1748.
2fl Mary, born the 6th day of April, 1749.
James Cadwell was married to Sarah Merry the 24th day of July,
A.D. 1734 ; Christian Cadwell, their daughter was born September
24th day, 1735 ; Sarah Cadwell, their daughter, was born August 6th,
1737 ; Peletiah Cadwell, their son, was born Decern' 2d, 1739."
Daniel Ilinsdell of Hartford was married to Katharine Curtiss of |
Wethers field, April 21Jt, 1737 ; Barnabas Ilinsdell, the son of s1 Dan-
iel Hinsdell and Katharine his wife, was born February 23d, 1737— S.
Gideon Butler was married to Zcrviah Ensign Novemr 21th, 1737 ; I
Thankful! Butler, the daughter of the sd Gideon and Zerviah, was born 1
December 26th, 1733.
Silas Burnham, the son of John Burnham, was born Novemr 27th-, j
1721; Mary was born December 30th, 1722; Stephen was born No- j
vombpv 05th, 1724: Sarah was born July 19, 1727 ; Daniel was born ,;|
. November 4th. 1730: Mabel was born May 7th, 1734.
Hezekiah Bigelow, the son of Timothy Bigelow and Abigail his wife 1
(who was Abigail Olcott), was born February 9th, 172S ; Timothy Bigo- |
low, their son, was born May 22d, 1730 ; Abigail Bigelow, their 1
daughter, was born Sepr 27th, 1732 ; Anne Bigelow, their daughter,
was born Sept. 27th, 1735 ; Martha Bigelow, their daughter, was born J
Novembr 221, 1737 ; John Bigelow, their son, was born November 21et, J
1739. I
. Elizabeth Webster, the daughter of Cyprian Webster and Elizabeth 1
Ids wife, was born July 19th, 1730, dyed" August 3d, 1730 ; Elizabeth,
2d, was born June 19tk, 1731 ; Cyprian Webster was born July 28, I
1733 ; Timothy Webster was born October 11th, 1734.
Abram Merrells, the son of Abram Merrells, Junr, of Hartford, and i
Abigail his wife, was born November 12th, 1737. J
John Hollibert was married to Anna Cole February 2d, 1738-9 ; Han- 1
nah, born January 25th, 1738-9 ; Anna, wife of the sd John Hollibert,
dyed August 31st, 1739 ; October 1st, 1741, John Hollibert was mar-
ried to Mabel Loomiss of Windsor; July 11, 1742, John, son of the sd
John and Mabel his wife, was born ; Joseph, the son of the said John
and Mabel, was born May 23d, 1744 : Mabel, the daughter of sd John
and Mabel, was born Feby 23d, 1740 ; Samuel, the son of sd John and
Mabel, was bom August 28, 1750 ; Anna, the daughter of sd John and
Mabel, was born April 8th, 1753.
John Bull was married to Mercy Buck of Woodbury, the 9th of Oc-
tober, A.D. 1734.
Aaron Gaylord was married to Mary Clarky July 7th day, 1741 ;
Moses Gaylord, the son of the said Aaron and Mary, was born August
28th, 1742.
Isaac Butler was marryed to Sarah Marshfield, Jan17 22, A.D. 1 722-3 ;
Olive Butler, da ugh* of s'1 Isaac and Sarah, was born March 2d, 1725 ;
Sam11 Stone Butler was born January 31, 1726-7 : Olive Butler afores1
I SG9.1 Records of the Town of Hartford. 45
jyod Sop* 27* 1127 : Olive Butler the 2d was born May 10*, 1729 ;
Josiali Butler was bora Novembr 9th, 1731.
James Bidwell was married to Mary Morton, January 12th, 1746-7 :
Mary, daughter of the said James Bidwell and Mary his wife, was born
June S*, 1748 ; Ruth Bidwell, daughter of sd James Bidwell and Mary
hi* wife, was born April IS*, 1750 ; Alary, the daughter of James Bid-
well and Mary his wife, dyed June 8th, 1750 ; Mary, 2 , daughter of
James Bidwell and Mary his wife, was born February 9th, 1752 ; James
was born April 30* 1754: Huldah was born October 10* 1750;
Anne was born April 7th, 1759 ; Huldah, died April 23d, 1700.
John Chenevard, the son of Mr. John Michael Chenevard and Mar-
Sgurctt his wife, was born July 29th, 1733.
Adonijah Moodey, of Hartford, was married to Susannah Baker,
daughter of Baysey Baker, A prill 13th, 1738; Susannah Moody (alias
I Baker), the wife of Adonijah Moodey, dyed October 9th, 1738.
Charles Spencer, the son of Disborough Spencer and Abigail his
wife, of Hartford, was born April 12:!l day, A. Bom. 1708.
.Mary, the daughter of Sam11 Flagg and Sarah his wife, was born
August 19th, anno Dom. 1733; Samu Flagg was born March 17,
1735-6; Abigail was born March 22d, 1737-8; Joseph Flagg was
I born March 7, 1739-40 ; Hannah Flagg was bom December 28th, 1741 ;
^n^'nno Flags was bem Sep4 23d, 1743.
Jonathan Gillett was married to Mehitable Dickinson on the 15th day
of July, Anno Dom. 1731 ; Jonathan, their son, was born July 23,
1732 ; Mehitabell, their daughter, was born Novemb1 22, 1733. j
Zebulon Seymour was married to Kezia Bull June 7:\ 1733 ; Keziah
• Seymour, their daughter, was born March 5th, 1733-4 : Zebulon Sey- j
mour, their son, was born September 12th, 1736 ; Margaret Seymour
was born Aprill 23d, 1738. I
Lucretia, trie daughter of Josiah Gross and Susannah his wife, was
, born August 21, 1724 ; Rebeekah was born July 2.0*, 1727 ; Loranzo
| was born Decern* 8th, 1729. ]
William Sedgwick, of Hartford, was married to Elizabeth Brace,
•laughter of Henry Brace, May Sfh, 1740. \
Mary, the wife of James Bidwell, died January the first, 1701.
Freeman Gross, the son of Freeman Gross and Susannah Ins wife.
was September 5lh, 1732 ; Susannah was born May 8th, 1734.
Joseph, the son of Benjamin and Margarett Dyer, was born August
13th, 1734; Margaret Dyer, the daughter of Benj. and Margarett
Oyer deceasd Sept. 3d, 1734, aged 2 years and 2 months ; Mary, the
daughter of Benja. and Margarett T)yer, was born February 25Ul
iOU-<
; Margaret Dyer, the daughter of Benja. and Margarett Dyer,
was born July. 12. 1739.
Timothy Shepard, son of Joseph Shepard and Elizabeth his wife,
was bom Aprill 9th, 1717 ; Luther Shepard was born Aprill the 20th,
Anno Dom. 1719 ; David Shepard was born December the first, anno
B'un. 1721 ; Josiah Shepard was born January the 12!h, anno Dora.
1723 ; Elizabeth Shepard was born SeptermV the 1 l'h, anno Dom. 1726 ;
, "ary Shepard was born January the 8rh, anno Dom. 1729 ; Eli Shepard
was born May 11th, 1731.
Rath Sedgwick, the daughter of Joseph Sedgwick and Ruth his
| wife, was born March 20th, 1731-2.
Lydia, the daughter of Isaac Ilinsdali and Lydia his wife, was born
I
f
I !
c>.
46 Records of the Town of Hartford. [January, H
! r«y •
Decemb* 6th, 1111 ; Isaac, son of the sd Isaac and Lydia, was born June IB
the 8, 1719; Joseph, son of said Isaac and Lydia, was born August r|
9th, 1120 ; Jonathan, son to said Isaac and Lydia, was born March the fsj
11th, 1124. Jan* 6th, 1114-15. Then was Isaac Ilinsdall married to
Lydia Loomiss. fi
Ebenezer Burlison, the son of Ebcnezer Burleson and Sarah his wife,
was born Novenir 20th, 17-18. g
Augustus Fitch, the son of Joseph Fitch and Sarah his wife, was
born December 20th, 1132, 6 of the clock att night.
Mr. Daniel Wadsworth was married to Airs. Abigail Talcott, Febru- f|
ary 23th day, 1733-4; Abigail Wadsworth, daughter of Mr. Dauiel §
Wadsworth and Abigail his wife, was born January 28th, 1134-5;
Eunice Wadsworth was born August 31st, 173G ; Elizabeth Wadsworth
was born June 19, 1138 ; Daniel Wadsworth was born June 21, 1141 ;
Ruth Wadsworth was born July 1, 1146.
Lydia Seymour, the daughter of John Seymour and Lydia his wife,
was born May 11th, 1119 ; Abigail was born August 1th, 1120 ; Elisha
was born March 25, 1122 ; Isaac was born October 10l\ 1123 ; Lucre-
tia was born Feb. 19th, 1125 ; John was born November 24th, 112(3 ; Lu-
cretia died May 13, 1128 ; William was born August 18"', 1128 ; Lu-
cretia 2d was born August 1st, 1130.
Hannah Judd, the daughter of Ebenez. Judd and Hannah his wife,
dyed November 10th, 1736 ; Ruth Jud, the daughter of Ebenezer Judd
and Ilannah his wife, dyed November 9rh, 1136 ; Hannah, the daugh- fi
tor of Ebenezer Judd and Ilannah his wife, was born April! 4h, .1731 ;
Ruth Judd was born March 10th, 11J [1133-4]. i
Stephen Hosmer was married to Deliverance Graves, June lSth,
Anno Dom. 1130 ; Sarah Hosmer was born March 25th, 1131 ; Stephen 1
Hosmer was born Janry 10th, 1133-4 ; Ma [marine] Hosmer was boru
Febr>- 2d, 1134-5. |
Thomas Seymour was married to Hepzcbah Merrells, March 5ra,
1130 ; Jared was born January the 13th, 1131 ; Eunice was born May
the 6th. 1132; David was born October the 13th, 1133; Thomas was
born March 11th, 1135 ; George was born Septr 23d, 1136, died Novemr
12th, 1738 ; Hepzibah was born May 21, 1138 ; Ruth was born Feb. i
1th, 1140 ; Hannah was born March 25, 1142 ; George the 2d was born
Novr 9th, 1143 ; Caroline was born August 28th, 1145.
Daniel, the son of Daniel Kellogg and Deborah his wife, was born
November 3d, 1130 ; Seth was born July 1th, 1132 ; Joel was born Oc-
tober 12th, 1133 ; Moses was born November 23d, 1136 ; Deborah was
born June 25, 1140.
Daniel Richards was married to Jane Buckland December 20*h, 1734;
Samuel Richards, the son of said Dan1 Richards and Jane his wife,
was born Septemr 11th, 1135.
Thomas Ritter was married to Mary Everden of Coventry, March
3d day, 1143 ; Lydia, the daughter of sd Tho3 Ritter and Mary his wife,
was born Decern1" 18th, 1143 ; Daniel, the son of Tho" Ritter and Mary
his wife, was born July 1st, 1140 ; John, the son of Tho9 Ritter and
Mary his wife, was born Novr 3l, 1150.
Sarah Steel, y° daughter of Jonathan and Dorathy Steel, was born
Janry 8T\ 1115-16 ; Dorothy was born Decembr 29th, 1111 ; James was
born A prill 27th, 1120 ; Hannah was born July 30fh, 1722 ; Jonathan
was born August 5th, 1721; Abigail was born June 12th, 1726.
UbO.)
The Privateer General- Sullivan, 47
THE PRIVATEER GENERAL-SULLIVAN.
Records of the Proprietors.
[Communicated by Hon. Charles H. Bell, of Exeter, N. II.]
Notk. These records of one of the private armed vessels of the revolutionary war,
which sailed from Portsmouth, N. II., seem to be of sufficient interest to warrant
tlveir publication. They are copied with fidelity from the original MS. of Capt.
lolsom, the clerk of the proprietors. Some oversights in orthography have been
corrected, and the use of capital letters at the beginning of words (which appear to
have been according to no uniform rule) has not been followed according to the
original; but all such contractions and forms as are characteristic of the period,
hive been scrupulously preserved.
A few brief notes, referred to in the text, are added at the close.
RECORDS.
At a meeting of the Proprietors of Privateer brigantiue General
Sullivan, Portsmouth, November 18th, 1717.
Present Mr. Joshua Wentworth (Note 1) Mr. Keith Spence, Mr.
Benj.n Austin, Mr. John Taylor Oilman, (2) Mr. Supply Clap (3) for
George Wentworth, Cap1. Robert Parker, (4) Mr. Moses Woodward,
Cap1. Elipfa1. Ladd (5) and Nath1 Folsom. (6)
Voted, Mr Joshua Wentworth chairman of this Proprietary.
Voted, Nathaniel Folsom clerk to this Proprietary.
Voted, This Proprietary shall not exceed ten persons in number, '
and each proprietor shall subscribe the underwritten rules which are
to govern this Proprietary in future. . \
ARTICLES. I
Rule 1. That each proprietor not living in Portsmouth, shall appoint
some person to represent him, in Portsmouth, to transact the business
of the Proprietary that may arise in his absence.
Rule 2. Not less than seven of the proprietors or their agents shall ]
transact the business of this Proprietary, and the resolves of the major
part of them shall be binding on the whole.
.Rule. 3. One or more agents shall be chosen from the Proprietary
to fit her1 for the sea, to be paid for their services agreeable to what
the company may vote them, and continue until the expiration of
each cruise ; and they shall comply with whatever directions are given
ihem by the major vote of the Proprietary, and they shall be obliged
to produce vouchers, if required, for all moneys paid : and we agree
to save them harmless in any risks they may run in conducting the
business.
^Rcle5.2 Auditors to be appointed to examine any accounts ex-
hibited by the agents, and report thereon immediately.
Pcle 6. That an agent or agents shall be chosen by the officers and
seamen before sailing on each cruise, a copy of which shall be lodged
in the hands of the proprietors' agent.
lt *• <?• the privateer Gen. Sullivan.
t .Rule 4 seems to have been incorporated intoEule 3, unless, indeed, there was a mistake
» tue aiunberins.
48 The Privateer General- Sullivan. [January,
Rule 1. That the agent or agents be obliged to summon each pro-
prietor, or his agent, to meet, by sending a note to each person's
house, giving him not less than twenty-four hours' notice, unless some
urgent business requires less notice, which is left to the judgment of
the agent elected.
Rule 8. The agent or agents for each prize, on the arrival of a prize,
shall be chosen, and their pay determined by the Proprietary after the
business is completed.
Rule 9. Ilcr1 cruise shall be determined on, and instructions
given, by directions of this Proprietary.
Rule 10, A record shall be kept of all votes and transactions ; and
that the agents and officers shall be chosen by ballot.
(Signed) Josha. Wentworth,
Keith Spence,
Benja. Austin,
Jn°. Taylor Oilman,
Supply Clap, for Geo. Wentworth,
Rob' Parker,
Moses Woodward,
Eliph* Ladd,
Nath1 Folsom,
Josh*. Wentworth, for Sam1 Barrett,
Jn°. Barrett and Tho8. Dalling.
Cap1. Thomas Dalling having been sometime appointed and com-
missioned to the command of the privateer General Sullivan, therefore
Voted, The said Dalling be confirmed in the command of the said
brigantine for the intended cruise.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the Gen1. Sullivan, Portsmouth,
December 9th, 1111,
Present, Joshua Wentworth, chairman, Robert Parker, Supply Clap
for George Wentworth, Benj\ Austin, Moses Woodward, Keith
Spence and Nathaniel Folsom.
Whereas Car/. Robert Parker was appointed agent for building the
brigantine General Sullivan and fixing her for the sea, therefore
Vo sd, Cap*. Parker be confirmed therein.
Voted, Cap4. Supply Clap, Mr. Keith Spence, joined with the agent,
be a committee to draw up the instructions for Cap'. Dalling, this cruise.
Voted, This meeting be adjourned to Thursday night.
Met according to adjournment. Present Joshua Wentworth, chair-
man,. Rob4 Parker, Benja Austin, Keith Spence, Eliph1 Ladd, Geo.
Wentworth, Moses Woodward, Nathaniel Folsom for himself and
John T. Gilman.
Voted, The instructions drawn up by the committee for Cap*.
Thomas Dalling are accepted.
Voted, The letter of credit wrote by the agent to Benja Bigerrall Esqr
of Martinico for the use of the General Sullivan be guarantied by this
Proprietary.
1 i. e. the cruise of the privateer Gen. Sullivan.
1S00.1 The Privateer General- Sullivan. 49
Voted, That the auditors be appointed to examine the aceot3 and
vouchers of the agent.
Voted, Mr Keith Spence, John Taylor Oilman and Nath1 Folsom
auditors for that purpose, and make return as soon as may be.
At a meeting of the proprietors, privatr General Sullivan ; Portsm0.
Feb-' 18th 1778',
Present M* Joshua Wentworth, chairman, George Wentworth, Keith
Spence, John Taylor Oilman, Moses Woodward, Bena Austin, Eliph*
Ladd and Nath1 Folsom.
Voted, The agent pay Cap1. Eliph' Ladd one hundred pounds, lawful
money, as a gratuity for his services in builds the brig' General Sullivan.
Voted, The agent, Cap'. Rob1 Parker be allowed as gratuity for his
services in fixing the privateer Gl Sullivan and brig' Friendship1 &c,
one hundred and seventy live pounds, lawful money.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the privateer General Sullivan,
Portsmouth April 6th 17 7 S,
Present Joshua Wentworth, chair11, Rob' Parker, Geo. Wentworth,
Moses Woodward, Keith Spence, Ben. Austin and Nath. Folsom.
Voted, George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom agents for taking care
of the General Sullivan, and provide a store, and strip said vessel.
Voted, The proprietors be notified to meet at Mr Folsom's at six
o'clock on Thursday evening next.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the General Sullivan, Portsmouth
April 9th 1778,
Present Joshua Wentworth, chair71, Rob'* Parker, Keith Spence,
John Taylor Gilman, Eliph' Ladd, Moses Woodward and Nath. Folsom.
Voted, The privatr General Sullivan be lengthened so long as to
mount two more guns on a side.
Voted, This proprietary pay Cap'. Ladd twelve hundred and fifty
pounds, lawf1 money, for which the said Ladd agrees to take the brig1
Gen1 Sullivan from Portsm0 to Exeter and lengthen her for two more
guns on a side, in a proper manner, and return her here again as soon
as may be ; the proprietary to pay the iron bill, joiners' bill, oakum,
pitch, d,nd turpentine.
Voted, Coll° Wentworth agent to provide necessaries and fit the
General Sullivan for the sea, the next cruise.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the General Sullivan, Portsm",
April 1.3th 1778,
^ Present Joshua Wentworth, chairman, Geo. Wentworth, Rob' Parker,
Keith Spence, Moses Woodward, Thos Dalling and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, To reconsider the vote wherein Coll'J Wentworth was chosen
agent for the General Sullivan.
Voted, Cap' George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom agents for the
General Sullivan, to purchase stores, guns &c. necessary to fix her
1 The " Friendship " seems to have heen another vessel intended for a privateer, by the,
same persons who owned the Gen. Sullivan; but the writer has been able to learn nothing
^' lit-T history.
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50 Tlie Privateer General- Sullivan. [January,
for another cruise1 and rig her a ship, and full power to act as they
ghall think best for the general interest,
At a meeting of the proprietors of the General Sullivan, Portsmouth,
April 23d 1778,
Present Joshua "VVentworth, chair11, George Wentworth, Keith
Spence, Benj" Austin, Moses Woodward and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, To stop Cap1 Ladd's proceeding any further with the General
Sullivan, and agree with Mess18 Hackett, [Note 7] Hill Sz Paul for the
lengthen8 the said vessel, and pay Cap1. Ladd the charges he has
been at.
Accordingly have agreed with Mess™ Hackett, Hill and Paul to take
said vessel at Newmarket where she now lies, and lengthen her for
two more guns on a side, caulk, iron, and fix her for a ship, complete
in a proper manner,, lengthen her forecastle agreeable to Cap6. Dalling's
instructions, and deliver her at Portsmouth by the first of June next ;
for which the proprietors agree to pay the said Hackett, Hill & Paul,
fifteen hundred pounds, lawf1 money, in cash, and give them one barrel
of New England rum ; proprietors to find iron-work, pitch, turpentine
and oakum.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the Gen1 Sullivan Portsm0, May
5th, 1778,
Present George Wentworth for himself and Joshua Wentworth,
Keith Spenee for himself and Ben. Austin, Moses Woodward and
Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, Cap* Thomas Bailing have the command of the General Sulli-
van, the present cruise.
Voted, Cap\ Nath1 Giddings [Xote 8] the first lieutenant of ditto.
Voted, Mr. Simon Bradstrcet the second lieutenant of ditto.
Voted, The agents desire Cap1. Balling to appoint the rest of his
officers, and take out his shipping articles immediately.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the General Sullivan, Portsmouth,
May 6th, 1778,
Present, George Wentworth, chairn pro tern., FCobert Parker, Moses
Woodward, Keith Spence and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom agents for the brigan-
tine Friendship.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, July
15th, 1778,
Present Joshua Wentworth, chair11, George Wentworth, Moses
Woodward, Bena Austin for himself and Keith Spence, Eiiph* Ladd,
Nath' Folsom,
Voted, The underwritten instructions drawn up by the agents for
Cap\ Balling be rec'1.
Cap*. Thomas Balling,
You are hereby appointed to the command of the private ship of
war called the General Sullivan, and being every way and manner
1 It appears from rhU. that the Gen. .Sullivan had made a cruise, but it does not appear
that :-}]■•■ captured any prizes ; -^ul from the additions afterwards made to her strength, it is
probable that she was regarded a> hardly suited, at first, for the enterprise to which she was
applied.
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eqnipt for the sea ; you are to embrace the first favorable opportunity
to sail and proceed on a cruise against the enemies of America. We
would recommend that you proceed to the banks of Newfoundland
:md cruise from thence to the Western Islands for ye space of two
months from the time you sail from here. Your taking- this route, we
apprehend, will throw you in the way of the West India trade, and
every part of America where the English have any footing', also from
America, bound to Europe. If you should not be able to make up
your cruise at ye expiration of that time, and you think it advisable,
and practicable, to make a descent upon any harbor of Newfoundland,
v.*e advise you to do it.
As it's possible many vessels may be loaded and ready to sail for
Europe, as it's the season of the year usually they sail, should your
ship sail equal to your expectations, you may proceed (after the above
time) as far to the Eastward as to open the British channel, or on the
coast of Ireland.
Whatever prizes you take, we think it for the interest of the con-
cerned, that they should be ordered to this port, if possible with
safety, otherwise to the nearest port on the continent, giving direc-
tions to your prize-master, on his arrival, to dispatch one of his people,
(if he can spare one) with intelligence to the agents. If you should
fortunately capture any vessel with any valuable goods on board, we
think it advisable to take on board your own ship such articles as you
can conveniently move with safety.
The cruise we have recommended, and the provision made for your
ship, will, we apprehend, bring about the time of four months, your
intended cruise. \
Should you be under the necessity to send a prize to France, the
prize-master must value himself on some gentleman of known integrity
ibr supplies, should he want any, in order to proceed to America, and
to obtain leave to pay for the same out of the cargo ; and if it s for
the interest of the concerned to dispose of vessel and cargo, in that
case we would recommend Mr. Jonathan Williams of Nantes, Alr.
Sam1. J. II. Delop of Bordeaux and Mr. John Emery of Bilboa, or
either of those gentlemen that should be nearest to the port he may
arrive at, to take vessel and cargo into their ha: ids and dispose of, for
the interest of the concerned.
Upon the whole, we leave, notwithstanding what is before said, the
management of the cruise to your own prudence and discretion, as it's
impossible to know how circumstances may turn up ; not doubting
your fidelity and honor, in consulting every measure that may contri-
bute to the interest of the concerned. We earnestly recommend and
enjoin you to pay due respect to the laws of nations, not suffering any
insult or plunder by your people, when boarding vessels at sea, that
is ill amity with these States, which is a practice greatly complained
of. In full confidence of your abilities and integrity we rest entirely
satisfied that nothing but fortune will be wanting, to make the cruise
an object of envy.
By order, and in behalf of the owners, we are, after wishing you
everything,
Your sincere friends, &c.
(Signed) Geo rge Went worth, ) , ,
V ° ' Nath?Folsom, '[Agents.
Portsmouth, juiy i3^; nig.
52 TJie Privateer General- Sullivan. [January,
P. S. In order that we may render assistance to any vessel yon
should take, when they appear off this harbor, you'll give directions
to the prize-master to hoist to their mizen topmast head a French jack;
if a snow, a French jack to the derrick ; if a boom sail vessel, a French
jack to the end of the main gaff. If they should not have anything
white for a jack, an English jack will answer, as we shall be prepared
for an event of the kind, to render any aid that may be necessary.
Thomas D ailing.
Note 1.
Col. Joshua Wentworth was of Portsmouth, a son of Daniel, and
grandson of Lieut Gov. John Wentworth. He was born in 1742, and
died in 1800. In the revolutionary war he was agent of the board of
war, and commissary ; and furnished a great part of all the supplies
to the N. H. soldiers. Afterwards he was navy agent, and held vari-
ous state offices of responsibility. In 1779 he was elected to, but
did not take his seat in, the continental congress. He was a man of
superior business capacity, of patriotism and public spirit.
Note 2.
Gov. John Taylor Oilman was born in Exeter, in 1754, and was the
son of Col. Nicholas, and a descendant of Hon. John Oilman, a mem-
ber of Gov. John Cutts's council. On the morning after the skirmish
at Lexington, young Oilman marched with a company of volunteers
from Exeter to join the army at Cambridge ; and from that time to the
end of the war, he continued in the service of his country, in. a mili-
tary or civil capacity. He succeeded Josiah Bartlett as governor of
New-Hampshire, and held that office for a longer period than any
other person Las done. He died in 1828, after a life of usefulness and
honor.
Note 3.
Gen. Supply Clap was a gentleman of excellent business education
and qualities, a commissary in the revolutionary war, and afterwards
commissary-general of the state of New-Hampshire.
Note 4.
Capt. Kobert Parker was commander of the schooner McClary and
the ship (frigate-built) Portsmouth, two privateers which sailed from
Portsmouth during the revolutionary war. Both vessels were very
successful in captures. The former took the "Susanna," an Ameri-
can vessel trading at an enemy's port, and brought her into Ports-
mouth, where she was condemned in the state admiralty court, as a
lawful prize. Her owners brought the matter before the congress,
which reversed the decision of the prize-court. The legislature of
New-Hampshire remonstrated warmly against this invasion of the
jurisdiction of their tribunal ; but it seems to have been one of the
cases where remonstrance was the only remedy — if remedy it can be
called.
.Note 5.
Col. Eiiphalet Ladd was a descendant of one of the early settlers of
Exeter, where he was born in 1744. He resided there until he was
nearly fifty years of age, and then removed to Portsmouth, where he
died, at the age of 62. He was a very successful merchant and ship-
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builder, and was universally esteemed and respected. He was the
father of William Ladd, the '■ apostle of peace. "
1 Note 6.
Capt. Nathaniel Folsom was the son of Gen. Nathaniel Folsom, of
Exeter, an officer in the French war, a provincial major-general, and a
member of the continental congress of 1774. The son passed the greater
part of his life in Portsmouth, where he held an office in the customs.
| Gen. Charles Glidden Haines, subsequently a distinguished lawyer
and politician of New-York, was for a time a clerk of Capt. Folsom.
I '
Note *l.
i j
Col. James Hackett was of Exeter, but seems to have resided, some
time, at Portsmouth. He was a noted ship-builder, and a man of
great enterprise and energy. He was appointed a lieutenant-colonel
in one of the New-Hampshire regiments in 1776, for the field ; but his
services were so urgently required at home, in fitting out armed ves-
I Eels, that he declined the office. He volunteered, however, for duty
under Gen. Sullivan in Rhode Island, in a company of light horse
I raised in Portsmouth, and was made lieutenant, Gov. John Lang-don
being captain. He was also in command of a battalion of artillery on
the occasion of Gen. Washington's visit to Portsmouth, and received
his excellency with a " grand salute." |
Note 8.
I
Col. Nathaniel Giddings resided in Exeter, and was a descendant of
an early settler of that town. His father, Colonel Zebulon Giddings,
was an active and influential whig in the revolutionary war, and was
one of the state agents to collect the " beef tax." Col. Nathaniel had
the command of a militia regiment, shortly after the war, and, as was
not uncommon with the gentlemen holding such appointments at that
day, was a person of popular manners and convivial habits. He built
and resided in the fine mansion in Exeter, afterwards occupied by
Judge Jeremiah Smith, and more recently by Joseph L. Cilley, Esq.
[To be concluded in the April No.]
Ruffs, however odd it may appear to us, were Ifcnnerly worn by
males a3 well as females. Queen Elizabeth appointed officers, it is
related, to clip the ruff of every person seen wearing it of larger dimen-
sions than the law permitted. A clergyman in 1608 took occasion to
allude to a lady who wore a ruff that looked " like a sail ; yea, like a
rainbow." Puffs were wired as well as starched. Anne, widow of
I'r. Turner, for assisting the Countess of Essex to poison Sir Thomas
Overbury in 1612, received the following sentence : " That, as she was
the first to introduce the fashion of yellow starched ruffs, she should , j
be hung in that dress, that the same might be held in shame and de-
ntation." In the play of Albusnazzar, edited in 1611, Arsnilina asks
Trincalo, "What price bears wheat and saffron, that your band is so
stiff and yellow 1 "
Vol. XXIII. 5*
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54
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" Centennial Discourse, 1795. Joseph Barker, pp. 31.
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56
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" Two Sermons suggested by the Centennial Celebration of
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" See " History of Western Massachusetts,
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J. G. Hoi-
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57
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1SG0.] Births, Marriages and Deaths in 1775. 59
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lt The First Century of Dummer Academy, August 12, 1863.
Nehemiah Cleaveland. pp. 71, xliii. Boston, 1865.
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS IN 1775.
[From the Pennsylvania Magazine, 1775.]
[Communicated by Mr. Harry H. Edes, of Chavlestown, Mass.]
Jan. At Boston, Gabriel Martin Esq. At Portsmouth, Massachu-
setts Bay, Mrs. Lear, aged 103.
Feb. Married — At Gloucester, New-England, the rev. Obadiah Par-
sons, to Miss Sally Coffin, daughter of C:>1. Peter Coffin of that
place.
Birth. — Jan. The lady of his Excellency Governor Wentworih, of
a son at Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire.
Deaths.— Jan. 20. At Boston, Mrs. Martha Foxcroft, aged 49 ;
daughter of the Rev. Thomas Foxcroft. Jan. At Boston, David
Lisle, Esq ; Solicitor-General to the board of Commissioners.
Jan. At do. Mr. William Graves and his wife. Jan. 24. At New-
Haven, Dr. John Rhode, for many years a, noted physician and
Surgeon in that place. Feby. At Grenada, the Hon. Hugh Hall
Wentworth, Esq ; late of Portsmouth New-Hampshire. At New-
bury-Port, N.England, Mr. Samuel Emerscn, Schoolmaster, aged
44.
March. Deatlis.— Feb. 2. At Worcester, New-England, Mr. Robert
Blair, a native of Ireland, aged 91. He left 6 sons, 4 daughters, 87
grand-children, 106 great grand-children, and 6 great great grand-
children, in all, 209. March 10. At Cambridge, New-England,
60 Births, Marriages and Deaths in 1775. [January,
Mrs. Abigail Mayo, widow of the late capt. Joseph Mayo of Rox-
burgh, aged 106.
Mat. Deaths. — March. At Gloucester, N. England the Revd. Samuel
Chandler, aged 62. March. At Beverly, N. England, the Revd.
John Chipman, aged 85.
June. Death. — May 25. AtPlainfield [Conn.?], Mrs. Abigail Warren,
widow of Deacon Jacob Warren, in the eighty-fifth year of her
age.
July. Married. — At Charlestown, John Frierson, Esq. to Miss Polly
Waine Davis daughter of the revd. William Davis, deceased.
Death. — Jane. At New-Haven, Samuel Mansfield, Esq.
Aug. At Cambridge, a child of Col. Robinsons of Dorchester, was
baptized by the name of George Washington.
Married. — Aug. 28. At the seat of Thaddeus Burr, Esquire ; the
honorable John Hancock, Esq ; to miss Dorothy Q.uincy, daugh-
ter of Edmond Quincy, Esq; of Boston.
Deaths. — At Newport, Mrs. Lydia Grinnell, consort of Capt. William
Grinnell, of said place. Also, Mr. Goit, in an advanced age.
July 4. At Boston, Moses Parker, Esq ; Lieutenant-Colonel of a
regiment in the American army, of the wounds he received in the
late engagement at Charlestown. At Newport, Mr. Richard
Reynold Barker, in the 30 year of his age. Also, Mrs. Hannah
Caswell, consort of Mr. John Caswell, in the SG year of her age.
Aug. 6. At Newport, Mrs. Rawley, her death was occasioned by
the town being threatened with a bombardment.
Ssi'T. Married. — Sept. 5. At Portsmouth, Andrew Sparhawk, Esq ; to
Miss Polly Turner, daughter to Capt. George Turner. Mr. John
Baylies, to Miss Elizabeth Adams, eldest daughter of the late
capt. Nathaniel Adams. At Pepperel, Mr. Samuel Eiske, aged
73, to Miss Eunice Gibson, aged 21.
Deaths. — Aug. 20. At Hartford, the rev. Joseph Howe, late pas-
tor to the new south church in Boston. Aug. 31. At Chelms-
ford, Mrs. Elizabeth Waterhouse, relict of the late capt. Samuel
Waterhouse. Sept. 5. xlt Portsmouth, suddenly in an apoplectic
fit, Mr. William Berry of Greenland. At Topsfield, Mr. Jacob
Kimball, son of Mr. Jacob Kimball. At Maiden, aged 25, Miss
Sally Porter, second daughter of Dr. Jonathan Porter. At Provi-
dence, Lieut. Thomas Morgan. At Dunstable, James Tyng, Esq ;
in the 45th year of his age. At Pomfret, Lieut. Asa Kingsbury.
Mrs. Sarah Sayward, aged 57, wife of the Hon. Jonathan Say-
ward, Esq.
Oct. Married. — At Newport, Sept. 29, Mr. Benjamin Pearce to Mrs.
Hannah Barden of this town. Worcester, Oct. 13, at Providence,
capt. Ralph Earle of Paxton, to Mrs. Kinnekut.
Deaths. — At Hampton in New-Hampshire, Sept. 21, Mrs. Abigail
Moulton, wife of Col. Jona. Moulton, in the forty-eighth year of
her age. At Newport, Sept. 25, Col. Benjamin Hall, in the seven-
tieth year of his age. At Southborough, Mass. Bay, Oct. 6, Col.
Timothy Brigham, member of the general court in the seventy-
seventh year of his age. At Dorchester, reverend Amos Adams,
pastor of the first church in Roxbury.
Nov. Married. — At East Greenwich, N. Engl. John Singer Dexter,
Esq ; to Miss Polly Pearce of that town.
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j§f$.] Memoir of Hon. Chandler E. Potter. 61
MEMOIR OF THE HON. CHANDLER EASTMAN POTTER.
[Communicated by Rev. N. Boutox, D.D., Cor. Sec. N. II. Hist. Soc]
The Hon. Chandler E. Potter was born in that part of Concord,
S. H.f known as East Concord, ward No. 2, in the locality designated
.;•> Turtle Pond, or Potter's school district, No. 15. He died sudden-
ly, in the city of Flint, State of Michigan, August 3d, 18(38, aged 61
years 5 months and 29 days.1
His remains were brought for interment to his family burying
ground in the Valley Cemetery, in Manchester, N. II., the place of
bis former residence. There his public life maybe said to have begun ;
there he was known and respected : there he was recognized as the
honored colonel and commander of the " Amoskeag Veterans," a vol-
unteer company of noble men, in mature life, which he (chiefly) had
been instrumental in organizing (in 1854), and of which he was in
command at the time of his death. The funeral services took place
on Saturday, August 8, 11 o'clock, A. M., at the Unitarian Church,
in Manchester.2
The ancestors of the Potter family were among the early settlers
of New-England. J
Daniel, the father of Richard and Ephraim, born January, 1698,
married Elizabeth Kimball, of Wenham, Mass., Nov. 29, 1728. He
v/as son of Anthony, who was son of Anthony, wuo settled in Ips-
wich, 1618, who was son of Robert of Lynn, 1630, and who came to
this country from the city of Coventry, in England.
1 On me 16th of July previous he left his residence in Hillsborough, in company
with his ■wife, to attend to business in Michigan, where he had a large landed interest. He
arrived there, in usual health, on Thursday the 30th of August. On Sunday afternoon,
*' wrote a letter, and then lay down to sleep. On awaking, "he was conscious" that disease
h •>{ stolen upon him, and already, in part, paralyzed his strong physical frame. He re-
marked that " for the first time in his life, his muscles refused to obey his will/' The dis-
«• ise thus sreathily begun, rapidly gained, till, the next day, he was wholly unconscious;
anil though having the constant attentions of the ablest physicians, and the" assiduous and
tender care of his wife, nothing could be done for his relief. He quietly breathed his last
&■ 5' o'clock in the afternoon of Monday.
5 The full company of Veterans, under command of Capt. vVillbm B. Patten, with a
large number of honorary and former members, marched up Elm, and down Market and
C uul streets to the railway station, where they took in charge the remains of Col. Potter.
The corps then proceeded to their armory, passed up Merrimack street and around several
panares to the hou=e of Capt. Charles Shedd, where, taking Mrs. Potter and friends into
tpe procession, the company moved to the church. There religious services were performed ;
• he chaplain, Rev. Joseph F. Lovering, of Concord, officiating. The procession next moved
forward to the Valley Cemetery, and committed the remains of their honored and lamented
commander to the grave. Returning, the company met at their armory, at 2 o'clock, P.M.,
sad passed the following resolutions : —
*' V. hereas, an inscrutable Providence has seen fit to remove from our midst our loved
and chosen commander, and whereas we have now performed the last sad rites of
«« p fcT''dture over his remains, therefore he it
Itrmhed, That in the decease of their Colonel, Chaxdler E. Potter, the Amoskeag
• ♦'tvraijs have sustained an irreparable loss ; that their foremost man, foremost from the
-niaimr, who at all times and under all circumstances, in sunshine and in storm, unsel-
''■>' bought to promote their highest welfare, is no more ; and, for each one of us to re-
r ',','.' \]l'a• in our c,Ay and generation, we will endeavor to follow ins example, is the highest
• .. vl' .'A " oarl Pa-V t0 ki= memory. We mourn not aione. Society has lost an ornament ;
■■■* a historian, whose labors vet uncompleted, in compiling and preserving her mili-
■ • ';i-tory, will long outlive our feeble efforts.
hrxrt,eed- That these resolutions be entered upon our records, and a copy thereof be
m inputted to the family of the deceased."
*OL. XXIII. 6
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62 Memoir of Hon. Chandler E. Potter. [January,
Richard, the grandfather of Col. Potter, b. March 11, 1U4 ; m.
Aug. 10, 1766, Lydia Averill, of Topsfield, Mass., b. July 22, 1133.
With a brother (Ejphraim) and a sister Elizabeth, he went to Concord,
N. H., from Ipswich, Mass., in 1771, and bought land in common on
the' north-westerly side of Turtle pond, and afterwards- divided it
"equally as to quality and quantity." His wife died August 8,
1824. He died July 5, 1S28, aged 84 years.1 They left two children.
1. Lydia, b. in Topsfield, March 2, 1768 ; m. 1st, Thomas Stevens,
of Loudon, N. II. ; m. 2d, David Rollins. £ |
2. Joseph, b. in Concord, Sept. 20, 1772.
Joseph, the father of Col. Potter, m. April 25, 1793, Anna Drake,
dau. of Thomas Drake, formerly of Hampton, N. II. She was b. Oct,
25, 1774, and died very suddenly, Aug. 23, 1844. ner husband died
Feb. 1, 1853, aged 80 years. He inherited the farm, and his children
were : ,' |
1. Richard, b. October 3, 1793, who now live3 in Loudon, N. H.
2. Thomas Drake, b. January 13, 1796, still living on a part of the
old homestead, father of Col. Joseph H. Potter, of the army — who was
educated at West Point, 1843— wounded in the battle of Monterey, | I.
1846, and who served with honor in the late war.
3. Jacob Averill, b. July 22, 1798, who lived on a part of the farm,
owned by Ephraim Potter, was associate justice of the court of com- ■
mon pleas in the County of Merrimack, 1844 — 1853, and died April
28, 1865, aged 60. | J
4. Chandler Eastman, the subject of this notice, was born March 7,
1807. His childhood and early youth were spent at home on his
father's farm, and in attending the district school, which was kept jj i
in a small school-house near by, about ten weeks in the year. While | i
, ,
■ > Oi his grandfather, Richard, Col. Potter used to relate entertaining anecdotes illustra-
tive of his activity, energy, and power of endurance. For example : " When he took pos-
session of his farm in the fall of 1771, it had upon it only a log house and a hovel built by a
former occupant, but thither he removed his family in the ensuing spring. His property at
this time consisted of one hundred and thirty dollars in cash, which he paid towards his
farm; ahorse; a three-year-old heifer ; a bed, and some few cooking utensils. "With his
•wife and child upon horse-back ; his goods upon a barrow, attached to the horse ; himself
driving the heifer, he started for Concord. They performed the journey in two days, stop-
ing over night in 'Chester woods,' near Massabesic pond, at old Mother Underbill's, who
kept a tavern ' upon the Penecook path.' Arrived upon their farm, they went to work with
a will. Of robust make, strong constitution, and industrious habits, their new home soon
exhihked evidences of thrift. In the revolutionary war Mr. Potter served six weeks oa
Winter Hill, under Gen. Sullivan. His name and his brother Ephraim's are on the Associa-
tion Test in Concord, 1776.
«' In 1782, while engaged in logging, three or four miles from home, one of his legs was
smashed by a large log which his team was drawing on a side hill; his leg beiugsnddenly
caught between the rolling log and a tree. The bruise was so severe as" to endanger his
life. A council of physicians concluded that Mr. Potter must die ; and it would be of no
use to amputate his leg. But after the other doctors had gone, Dr. Carrigain, of Concord,
said, ' Potter might be saved, and the leg should be cat off.' Accordingly, cutting round
the tie-h, just below the knee, the doctor took a saw which he brought with him, and com-
menced operating ; but finding the saw very dull, he stopped and requested a neighbor to
run home, about a quarter of a mile, and get a sharper saw. With this the operation was
finished. Mr. Potter was insensible at the time, but next night he knew the watchers.
His leg was cut off close to the knee; the bone was left hare and smooth. In order to
make the skin heal over, Dr. C. ordered New England rum to be heated and poured on
slowly, while the bone was pricked and roughened with an awl. After a long conlinenent
Mr. Pi ttter was able to isc: about ; and being somewhat of a mechanical genius he construct-
ed for himself a wooden leg, with which he could not only walk comfortably, hut could
even run and wrestle. He lived many years afterwards, healthy, hardy and active.
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vet at home curiosity led him to visit places far and near in the town,
"which had any traditionary interest. He gathered up all the stories
that his grandfather and other old men in the neighborhood would
relate about bears, wolves and Indians. He explored the banks of the
Merrimack river ; scoured the plains; picked up Indian relics ; and
f^und, in repeated instances, the bones of Indians slain, as he believed,
in the fight between the Mohawks and Pennacooks. With this taste
for the legendary and curious, he aspired to a higher education than
the district school furnished. Accordingly, at the age of about 18, he
went to the academy in Pembroke, N. EL, then taught by Master John
Vose, where ho was fitted for college ; entered at Dartmouth in 1827,
and graduated in 1831. He paid his college-bills chiefly by teaching
school during vacations.
After his graduation he taught select or high schools in Concord one
year, and in Portsmouth two years, 1832 — 1834 ; represented the latter
town in the legislature, 1835 ; again taught in the high school in Ports-
mouth from July, 1835, to 1838 ; read law, while there, with the Hon.
Ichabod Bartlett, and with Messrs. Peirce & Fowler at Concord, from
1S41 to 1843 ; began practice at East-Concord ; removed to Manches-
ter in 1844 ; was editor and proprietor of the Manchester Democrat,
from March, 1844, to 184S ; judge of the police court of Manchester
from June, 1848, to 1855 ; edited the Farmer7 s Monthly Visitor in 1352
and 1853, also the Granite Farmer and Monthly Visitor in 1854 and
1S55 ; was co-editor of the Weekly Mirror and Farmer, in 1864 and
1865.
On Nov. 1, 1832, Col. Potter married Clara Adela, daughter of John
Underwood, Esq., of Portsmouth. She died at Manchester, March,
10, 1854, aged 51 years. Their children were : I
1. Joseph, b. June 22, 1833.
2. Treat Wentworth, b. Jan. 1, 1836. j
3. Drown, b. Feb. 8, 1838 : Quar. Mar. Serf. 1st Michigan regt, of
volunteers ; killed by a band of guerillas, at Garlick's Landing, Va.,
June 13, 1S62. He was a young man of much promise, and greatly
esteemed by those who knew him.
The first two sons survive.
nis second marriage, Nov. 11, 1856, was with Miss Frances Maria,
daughter of Gen. John McNeil,1 of Hillsborough, N. H., distinguished
as an officer of the army, and especially for bis daring and bravery in
the battles of Chippewa and Niagara, in IS 14. After his marriage with
Miss McNeil, Col. Potter resided at Hillsborough, in the family man-
sion, the former residence of Gov. Benjamin Pierce, and cultivated
the farm.
In estimating the character and services of Col Potter, we must
take into account his personal qualities.
I. In physical development he was a marked man, six feet three
inches in stature ; large and well-proportioned, inclining somewhat to
, l Gen. McNeil, son of Lt. John McNeil, of Hillsborough, m. Elizabeth Andrews, the
Widest dan gbter °f the lute Gov. Benjamin Pierce, and sister of President Franklin Pierce.
Tin ir children were' : 1. Lt. John W. S. McNeil, of the army, who fell mortally wounded in
wailinpran attack upon an Indian cunip, in Florida, Sept. JO, 1837. 2. Elizabeth, whom.
Cajit. H. w. Beuham, of the armv. 3. Frances, who m. Col. Potter. 4. Benj. Pierce, of
»»« army, who d. at Boston, June 12, 18-33. Gen. John McNeil died at Washington, D. C,
* «b. 23, 1850, iii the GGr.h year of his age. Mrs. McNeil d. March, 185-5.
64 Memoir of Hon. Chandler E. Potter. [January,
corpulency, and weighing in full health about 2S0 pounds. His form
was erect ; his step, firm and dignified ; his countenance, placid ; his
features exhibiting the play of his emotions ; his dark e}re, steady ami
lustrous ; in conversation, his natural smile pleasing and winning; it:
public address, his voice clear, well modulated, and distinct; and,
when kindled with emotion, forcible and impressive. In familiar con-
versation and on tit public occasions, he abounded in anecdotes, histc-
ricid reminiscences, and facetious sayings that rendered his company
both agreeable and desirable. In his domestic and social relations,
he was kind, courteous and obliging. When marching, in full uniform1
at the head of the Araoskeag Veterans, his majestic mien not only
awakened admiration, but gave an impression of power and prowess,
that almost inspired awe.
II. Although educated for the law, yet his taste and early habits
induced him to engage in literary and historical pursuits. Elected a
member of the New-Hampshire Ilistoiical Society in 1S41, lie was
chosen first vice-president in 1852, and president of the society in
1855-57. In this relation he was active and useful. In 1851, he de-
livered a learned and valuable discourse before the society on the abo-
rigines of this country,2 and at a subsequent period read an enter-
taining essay on the Pennacook Indians.
III.. A man of good judgment and careful observation, Mr. Potter,
as editor of the Monthly Visitor, and other publications, rendered im-
portant service for agriculture and manufactures, every department of
domestic husbandry, and preeminently for the cause of education,
which he advocated constantly and with much ability. His political
opinions were very decided, and through life accorded with those of
the democratic party.
IV, But Ids taste led him chiefly into historical research. As an
historian, possessed of extensive and valuable information relating to
New-Hampshire, and which also he diffused with a ready and liberal
'pen, Mr. Potter could hardly be ranked second to any man in the
State.
1. As a writer of local history. His History of Manchester, pub-
lished by himself in 1856, containing 763 pages octavo, is a rich store-
house of facts respecting the rise and growth of that thrifty, and
now the most populous and enterprising city in New-Hampshire.
Incorporated into it, also, is valuable information relative to the
provincial history of the State, notices of public men, and events
of general interest. The published address of Col. Potter, at the
centennial celebration of the town of Manchester, October.. 1851,
is replete with facts and ancedotes, that well repay a perusal.
His oration before the " Amoskeag Veterans," February 22, 1855
1 The dress of the Veterans is :— hat, a three-cornered chapeau, trimmed with rjold
lace, gold eagie on one side and a black plume; coat, blue broadcloth, with buff lacing,
standing eoliar, and sincie breasted; vest, buff kerseymere, standing collar, and single
hrea>ted ; ruffled shirt; pants, black velvet breeches, with knee buckle-, and black worsted
ho-e; boots, with buff leather tops, six inches wide; gun, musket and bayonet, atrtrklge
box and belt of black patent-leather.
2 After the address, Hon. Samuel D. Bell offered the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted :
" Resolced, That the thanks of this society be presented to the Hon. Chandler E. Potter,
for Ins learned, ingenious and very interesting address delivered before them this evening,,
and that a copy thereof be requested for publication among its collections,"
1 SCO.] Memoir of Hon. Chandler E. Potter. 65
is admirable for its fitness to the occasion, and is creditable to the
author, both as a specimen of popular and eloquent address, and
for its life-like sketches of heroic men.
2. In Indian history, Col. Potter had no superior in New-Hamp-
shire. The stories of Indians to which he 'had listened in boyhood
f captivated his imagination. He had heard all the old traditions about
the fight on " Sugar-ball plain/'" between the Mohawks and Fenna-
cooks ; had picked up arrows, bones and skulls of Indians ; had loca-
t ted, as he believed, the " Old Fort ; " examined all the old fortified
houses ; learnt the traditions about the " Massacre " in 1746, and
" Lovewell's great tight " at Pequakitt ; hence the Indian history of
New-Hampshire was an inspiration to him. As proofs of his ability
in this line, it must suffice to refer to details in his History of 2)Ian-
Chester, and to his biographical sketches in the Monthly Visitor, vols.
?;ii. and xiii., of the famous chiefs Passaconnaway, Wonnalancet, Kan-
camagus, Wattanummon ; and to his articles in the same work on
the language, manners, customs and religion of the Pennacooks. He j
contributed, on these subjects, to the valuable history of the N. A.
Indians, by Col. Schoolcraft.
3. But if he had no superior'in Indian history, it must be conceded
he had no equal in the military history of New-Hampshire.1 To write
this latter history truthfully and creditably, it is necessary to have a
taste and appreciation for the bold and heroic ; to be " in communica-
tion" of the spirit, at least, with soldiers in camp, and on the march ; in
perils and in battle. Not only so, but he must go to the sources of j
information ; collect the details, the personnel, of every regiment, officer
and soldier of note ; he must have before him the muster-roll of every
company ; the journal of their campaigns, and then the official report
of their successes or their defeats. The difficulty of acquiring ]
such details, official and reliable, after the lapse of fifty or a hundred
years, can be fully understood only by such as have undertaken the
task. Col. Potter understood it.
His Military History of New-Hampshire, his last and crowning work, I
is published as a part of Adjutant-General Head's Reports, for 1SG5
(vol. ii.); and for 1S08. This military history, eminently to the credit J
of Mr. Potter, and redounding to the honor of the State, extends from j
the first settlements in the province, 1623, to the close of the war of
IS 12 — 1815. In its details, it shows a minute acquaintance with the j
ancient province-records, and collateral histories of those times ; the
conflicts with the Indians in the settlements along the coast ; the
daring exploits of our men in the capture of Louisburg ; the suffer-
ings, endurance, victories and defeats, in the long " seven year's war "
with the French and Indians ; the revolutionary period ; and the war
of 1812. The part which New-Hampshire took in these conflicts is
exhibited with a detail, authenticity and accuracy, highly satisfactory.
Col. Potter had gathered up old papers, letters, pay-rolls, rosters and
journals of events relating to all these wars ; moreover, with singular
. ' There are or were other men in the State, distinguished for ircTieral knowledge of our
Bmtory. The late Hon. Samuel D. Bell, chief justice, was probably more familiar with the
«yil and judicial history of New-Hampshire, than any other man. He had carefully exa-
*fi«i •! the old province-records, court-papers and town-records; made copious notes there-
"t ; and written biographical sketches of prominent men, some of which are published.
- "". vol. vid. Coll. N. II. Hist. Soc. We speak of Col. Potter, as haying made the Indian
a»iu the military history a special study.
Vol. XXIII. ' 6*
66 Memoir of Hon. Chandler E. Potter. [January,
i
patience and perseverance of research, he had learned something" of
the history of almost every officer and soldier who, in any way, was
distinguished in the wars of the aforesaid period. Hence, interwoven
with his history, are special sketches of prominent men, in military
and civil life, which are of great interest and value, and which com-
mend this military history of New-Hampshire to the descendants of
the heroes of former days.
Thus every reader will be instructed and entertained by his biogra-
phy of General John Stark, Count Rumford, Lt. Gov. John Went-
worth, Gov. Benning Wentworth, Gov. John Wentworth, Hon. Samuel
Blodgett, Gov. Benjamin Pierce, Hon. Richard H. Ayer, Gen. John
McNeil, Gen. James Miller, and Hon. Levi Woodbury.
Besides the above, drawn at length, we have shorter notices of
brave officers and men, of whom the State has reason to be proud :
but whose names, residence, character and noble deeds were preserv-
ed in family records and traditions, in local histories and on tomb-
stones, rather than in public annals.
Of this class of men were Capt. John Goffc of Bedford, Capt. or
Gen. Nathaniel Folsom of Exeter, Capt. Alexander Todd of London-
derry, Col. Timothy Beadle or Bedell of Haverhill, Col. Ebenezer
Stevens of Kingston, Lt. Col. Isaac Wyman of Keene, Brig. Gen.
Joseph Badger of Gilmanton, Col. James R'eid of Fitzwilliam, Col.
Thomas Stiekney of Concord, Col. Ebenezer Webster of Salisbury
(the father of Daniel Webster), Col. Benjamin Bellowrs of Walpole, and
Col. David Hobart of Plymouth, a name entitled to high honor for
bravery in the battle of Bennington, but which was for a long time
confused and lost in the name of Hubbard.1 Many other names of
equal note are placed in honorable position, in Potter's military history.
Many thanks are his due !
Among unpublished works on which he had bestowed much atten-
tion, was, we learn, a vindication of the " Wheelwright deed ; ;; the
validity of which he maintained against the objections of Savage,
Farmer, and others. We think it highly important that this should be
published, that the public may know the grounds on which his faith in
the deed rested, and judge for themselves of their force. Mr. Potter
had long cherished a desire, even a purpose, to publish a new edition
of Bclltnap's history of New-Hampshire,2 with notes, or an entire new
history of the State, bringing it down to a more recent period. But
his labors were suddenly closed. The fruits of them will long remain
to his honor and the advantage of posterity.
The death of Col. Potter,3 occurring within less than a week after the
decease of the late chief justice, the Hon. Samuel D. Bell, another
honored member of the New-Hampshire Historical Society, is the
more felt as a public loss, and the more admonitory to surviving
members, to be diligent in service, for the benefit of the present, and
of generations that are to come after us.
» Sec Farmer's Belknap, p. 374.
2 He had prepared the first, and nearly completed the second volume of a new edition of
thi< history. We tru.-t it may soon be given to the public. — Ed.
3 Col. Potter became a corresponding member of the New-England Historic-Genealogical
Society, March 24, 18-55. — Ed.
1SG0.J Charter of Norwich, Vermont. 67
THE CHARTER OF NORWICH, VERMONT, WITH BRIEF
HISTORICAL NOTES.
[Communicated by the Rct. Edmund P. Slafter, A.M., of Boston.]
The towns in the State of Vermont, chartered by Governor Ban-
ning Wentworth, are known as the New-Hampshire Grants. The
f boundary between the colony of Massachusetts-Bay and the province
of New-Hampshire, which had long* been in controversy, was settled
by a decision of the king- in council in 1740, and gave to the province
of New-Hampshire a large area of territory hitherto conceded by all
parties to belong to the former, and the boundary then fixed is the
same that exists between the States of Massachusetts and New-Hamp-
shire at the present time. After this line had- been established, New-
Hampshire claimed as her western boundary a line running from the
western border of Massachusetts to the southern point of Lake Cham-
plain, at a distance twenty miles east of the Hudson river. After the
close of the war between France and England in 174S, it became
practicable for New-Hampshire to extend her border settlements.
Accordingly on the 3d of January, 1749, Governor Denning Went-
worth issued his first grant of a township within the limits of the pre-
sent State of Vermont, which he called Bennington, in obvious allu-
sion to his own name.
From the issue of this charter a controversy between New- York
and New-Hampshire immediately arose relating to their boundary
line, the former claiming to the Connecticut river, while the lat-
ter persistingly demanded a line twenty miles east of the Hudson.
The contest was carried on by correspondence, proclamation and coun-
ter-proclamation, and finally by appeal to the king in council. On
the 20th of July, 1764, a decision was rendered constituting the
" western banks of the river Connecticut from where it enters the
Province of the Massachusetts Bay, as far north as the forty-fifth
degree of northern latitude, to be the boundary line between the said
two Provinces of New Hampshire and New York." After a feeble
remonstrance, New-Hampshire withdrew from the contest and yielded
her claim. But the struggle was yet to come. In the mean time,
while the controversy was going forward, Governor Wentworth had
vigorously pushed the work of granting new townships, and when
the order in council was received by him, the number of townships
granted had reached a hundred and twenty-eight ; a large body of set-
tlers had established themselves on the territory in question, claiming
under the grants of the royal governor of New-Hampshire ; forests had
been felled, houses had been erected, and by the cultivation of the soil
the settlers had greatly enhanced the value of their property. It was
a matter of comparatively small moment to them, whatever might
have been their preference, whether their territory belonged to the
one province or the other, provided their rights of property were held
sacred and undisturbed.
But in the mean time the governors of New-York had granted the
hinds to other parties which had already been granted by the governor
o. New-Hampshire, and had adopted the extraordinary policy of re-
68 Charter of Norwich, Vermont [January,
garding the rights of the New-Hampshire settlers as null and void
notwithstanding they held under a royal charter, and had made known
his purpose to dispossess them of their lands, or require them to re-
purchase them of his New-York grantees. But the honest and hardy
pioneers of the Green-Mountains, bringing from their homes in Con-
necticut, Massachusetts and New-Hampshire a large degree of enter-
prise, energy and determination, did not for a moment entertain the
thought of yielding to this unreasonable demand. Eemonstrances
against the conduct of New- York were laid before the king in coun-
cil, and an order was issued, in peremptory terms, requiring the gov-
ernor of New-York to make no more grants till his Majesty's further
pleasure should be known. But little heed was given to the orders ||
of the king in council. Grants were still made, writs of ejectment
were issued, sheriffs and surveyors appeared on the grants. But they M
were not permitted to accomplish their purpose. The settlers assem-
bled in arms, and though no collisions took place, the agents of New-
York justly regarding " discretion as the better part of valor, " made
a hasty retreat to Albany without executing their orders. From this
time the inhabitants of the grants may be regarded as an independent
people. After the war of the American revolution broke out, they be- jj
gan to act hi convention, and continued so to do, encountering un-
ceasing opposition on the part of New- York, until by act of the Con-
gress they were admitted, on the 4th of March, 1791, under the name |f
of Vermont, as one of the United States of America. For a full state- 1
ment of this whole controversy, of engrossing interest to the student fj
of our colonial history, an outline of which we have very imper-
fectly sketched, we refer the reader to the able and exhaustive work,
by the Hon. Hiland Hall, entitled " The Early History of Vermont,"
just from the press of Mr. Joel Munseil.
The charters issued by Gov. Benning Wentworth of towns in the
" Grants," were all alike, being filled up from printed blanks, varying
only in title, boundaries, the number of acres covered, and the names
of the grantees. We have copied, and present here, the charter of
Norwich, which may serve as a type of the whole. The italics indi-
cate the words that were written into the printed form. It will be
noticed that among the reservations for religious and educational pur-
poses, the governor himself was to receive 600 acres to his own per-
sonal ught. And this reservation for himself he made iu all the grants.
The propriety of this proceeding might at first blush be properly
questioned, and perhaps in other circumstances it would have been
wrong. But if he bore his part of the burdens, the taxes levied for
the construction of roads and other necessary expenditures, his inte-
rest and influence in facilitating settlements may have been of great
value to the grantees, and would go far to compensate for the appa-
rent selfishness in taking such a generous moiety of what he seemed
to be officially giving to others.
The grantees of the township of Norwich, whose names are attached
to the original charter, and which we here insert, were mostly from
[Mansfield, Conn., and towns adjacent, with the exception of a few
which we recognize as being from Portsmouth, N. H., and its vicinity.
The town was organized as provided in the charter, at a meeting
held on the 26th of August, 1761, at the house of Mr. Win. Water-
man, in Mansfield, Conn,, and what is commonly called the " March
1869.] Charter of Norwich, Vermont. 69
meeting"'' continued to be held at the same place until 1768, at which
a full board of town officers was annually elected.
But the proprietors held meetings of the corporators from time to
time to take measures for the speedy settlement of the town, for divid-
ing' their lands, and raising money for current expenses. The records
of these proceeding's were transcribed by the writer a.few years since,
for preservation, the leaves on which they were written having fallen
from their binding, and being generally in a state of dissolution.
As it is hardly probable that many of the " corporation-records " of
any of the towns are preserved, we give below the proceedings of the
first meeting of the proprietors* of Norwich, as indicating the first
steps usually taken at that time for the settlement of a new town :
" At a meeting of ye proprietors of Norwich in New Ilampshire on
Wednesday ye 2GtL day of August, A.D. 1761, sd meeting at ihc
dwelling house of Mr Wm Waterman, innholder in Mansfield in
ye Colony of Connecticut.
1. Eleazer Wales was chosen Moderator of sd meeting.
2. Eleazer Wales was made choice of for proprietors clerk.
3. Voted that Mr. Sam1 West, Capt. Abner Barker and Mr. Andrew
Crocker should be proprietors "Committee ye current year.
4. Elisba Carpenter was chosen collector for the said proprietors, and
5. Samuel Rlafter chose Treasurer.
6. Samuel West, Capt. Abner Barker and Andrew Crocker were made
choice of for assessors for sd proprietors.
7. Voted that ye proprietors Committee should have power to call
proprietors meeting for ye future by inserting ye time and place
of sd meeting with ye business to be transacted or done in ye
Boston Gazette three weeks successively before ye sd meeting.
8. Voted that Capt. Abner Barker, Andrew Crocker, Adoniram Grant, ]
Solomon Wales and Amos Fellows be a Committee to allot some
of ye land in ye Township of Norwich as soon as may be.
9. Voted that ye Committee should allot to each proprietor an equal
share of ye interval lying on ye river.
10. Voted that in ye regard to ye number of acres in ye shares of ye
second division it shall be left discretionary with ye Committee.
11. Voted that each proprietor should forthwith pay to ye Treasurer
ye sum of ten shillings for to. defray ye Committees charge in ail
matters of said land.
12. Voted that proprietors meeting should be held at Mr. William
Waterman's ye current year.
13. Voted that said Committee should lay out ye one-acre lot accord-
ing to ye direction of ye grant."
The spelling of the name in the charter with an h, following- the w,
we presume to have been a lapsus pennce. It does not appear to have
been followed even in the organization of the town.
Only a law of the grantees became actual settlers. Many conveyed
their rights to their children, or sold them to others. Perhaps more
would have become actual settlers had not their rights been called in
question by the claims put forth by New-York. Hezekiah Johnson,
a descendant of the renowned Capt. Edward Johnson of Woburn, was
from Mansfield; he became a settler and was a leading citizen for
many years ; he presented to the town the cemetery at the mouth of
Ompompanoosuc river. Jacob Fenton, of Mansfield, came tor the pur-
70 Charier of Norwich, Vermont. [January,
m
pose of settling", but died on the 15 July, 11G3, and was the first white
man who died within the township : from him is lineally descended
the Hon. Reuben-Eaton Fenton, the present governor of New-York,
From Samuel Slafter, the first treasurer of the proprietors, is descend- 9
ed the Hon. David G. Slafter, of Worth, Mich., the Hon. Judge Jew-
ett, of Niles, Mich., as also John G. Saxe, LL.D., and the Hon. Abra-
ham B. Gardner, of Bennington, late Lieut. -Governor of Vermont.
Mr. S. conveyed his rights to his son, who became a settler in 1763,
and was prominent in the affairs of the town for more than forty years.
Adoniram Grant was of Coventry, Ct. ; from his brother is line-
ally descended Gen. Ulysses-Simpson Grant, the President-elect of
the United States. (See " Grant Family," ante, vol. xxi.)
The tax of " one ear of Indian corn annually," to be paid on the 25th
of December, perhaps as a Christmas present to the governor, we
presume was never "lawfully demanded." The "proclamation
money " was of course no^ev paid, as New-Hampshire had yielded
her claim to the " territory of the Grants " before it became due.
Norwhich. CHARTER.
m M
m l. s. &
^S5S$Ssi Province of New-Hampshire.
George the Third By the Grace of God, of
Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, <fec.
To all Persons to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting.
Know ye, that We of our special grace, certain knowledge and
mere motion, forthe due encouragement of settling a new plantation
within our said Province, by and with the advice of our trusty and
well-beloved Benning Wentworth, Esq., our Governor and Commander
in Chief of our said Province of New-Hampshire, in New-England,
and of our council of said Province, Have upon the conditions and
reservations herein after made, given and granted, and by these pre-
sents, for us, our heirs and successors, do give and grant in equal
shares, unto our loving subjects, Inhabitants of our said Province of
New-Hampshire and our other Governments, and to their heirs and
assigns forever, whose names are entered in this Grant, to be divided
to and amongst them into Sixty nine equal shares, all that tract or
parcel of land situate, lying and being within our said Province of
New-Hampshire, containing by admeasurement, Twenty three Thou-
sand acres, which tract is to contain Six miles square, and no more,
out of which an allowance is to be made for high-ways and unimprove-
able lands by rocks, ponds, mountains and rivers, one thousand and
forty acres free, according to a plan and survey thereof, made by our
said Governor's order, and returned into the Secretary's office, and
hereunto annexed, butted and bounded as follows, viz. — Beginning at
a Hemlock tree marked with the figures 5 & Six that stand on the bank
of Connecticut River just at the head of white River falls and., is opposite
to the North-west corner of Lebanon from thence North Sixty Degrees
West six miles, from thence North forty fire degrees East six miles from
thence South Sixty degrees East seven miles to an Elm tree marked with
ike figures G & 7 from thence down the river to the first bounds mentioned.
And that the same be and hereby is incorporated into a Township by
1869.] Charter of Norwich, Vermont 71
the name of Norwhich And the inhabitants that do or shall hereaf-
ter inhabit the said Township, are hereby declared to be enfranchised
with and entitled to all and every the privileges and immunities that
other towns within our Province by law exercise and enjoy : And fur-
ther, that the said Town as soon as there shall be fifty families resi-
dent and settled thereon, shall have the liberty of holding two Fairs,
one of which shall be on the and the other on the annually,
which Fairs are not to continue longer than the respective fol-
| lowing the said and that as soon as the said Town shall con-
sist of fifty families, a market may be opened and kept one or more
days in each week, as may be thought most advantageous to the in-
habitants. Also, that the first meeting for the choice of Town officers,
agreeable to the laws of our said Province, shall be held on the last
Wednesday of August next which said meeting shall be notified by Mr.
ffleazer Wales who is hereby also appointed the Moderator of tlie said
meeting, which he is to notify and govern agreeably to the laws and
customs of said Province and the annual meeting forever hereafter
for the choice of such officers for the said Town shall be on the Second
Tuesday of March annually, to Have and to Hold the said tract of
land as above expressed, together with all privileges and appurte-
nances, to them and their respective heirs and assigns forever, upon
the following conditions, viz —
1st, That every Grantee his heirs and assigns shall plant and culti-
vate five acres of land within the term of five years for every fifty
acres contained in his or their share or proportion of land in said
Township, and continue to improve and settle the same by additional
cultivation, on penalty of the forfeiture of his grant or share in the
said Township, and of its reverting to us, our heirs and successors,
to be by us or them regranted to such of our subjects as shall effectu-
ally settle and cultivate the same. j
2d, That all white and other pine trees within the said Township,
fit for masting our Royal Navy, be carefully preserved for that use,
and none to be cut or felled without our special license for so doing j
first had and obtained, upon the penalty of the forfeiture of the right j
of such grantee, his heirs and assigns, to us, our heirs and successors
as well as being subject to the penalty of any act or acts of parlia-
I ment that now are, or hereafter shall be enacted. j
, 3. That before any division of the land be made to and among the I
r Grantees, a tract of land as near the centre of the said Township as j
the land will admit of, shall be reserved and marked out for Town I
Lots, one of which shall be allotted to each Grantee of the contents of
one acre.
4. Yielding and paying therefor to us, our heirs and successors for
the space of ten years, to be computed from the date hereof, the rent j
of one ear of Indian corn only, on the twenty fifth day of December
annually, if lawfully demanded, the first payment to be made on the
25^ of Deo 1T62.
5. Every proprietor, settler or inhabitant, shall yield and pay unto
U3, our heirs and successors yearly, and every year forever, from and
alter the expiration of ten years, from the above-said twenty fifth day
of December namely, on the twenty fifth day of December which will be
in the year of our Lord 1*72 — one shilling proclamation money for
every hundred acres he so owns, settles or possesses, and so in pro-
72
Charter of Norwich, Vermont.
[January,
portion for a greater or lesser tract of the said land : vrhicli money
shall be paid by the respective persons above-said, their heirs or as-
signs, in our Council Chamber in Portsmouth, or to such Officer or
Officers as shall be appointed to receive the same ; and this to be in
lieu of all other rents and services whatever.
In Testimony whereof, \\re have caused the Seal of our said Province
to be hereunto affixed.
Witness Benning Wentworlh, Esq. our Governor and Commander in
Chief of our said Province the fourth day of July in the year of our
LORD CHRIST, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty one and in
the First year of our Reign.
By his Excellency's Command, B. WENTWORTH.
With advice of Council,
Theodore Atkinson, Secy. Province of New-Ramp™ July 5. 1161
Recorded according- the original
Charter under the Province Seal.
Attest1" Theodore Atkinson, Secy.
Eleazr Wales
Daniel Welch
Aimer Barker
Ebenezr Wales
El
Heath
William Johnson ye 3d
Gideon Noble
James West
Daniel Baldwin
Calvin Topliff
Samuel Johnson
Eiisha Wales
Seth Wales
Amos Fellows
Jedidiah Brinton
John Fowler
Nathan Strong
Robert Turner
William Johnson
Samuel Root
Solomon Wales
The names of the Grantees of
Joseph Blanchard
Josiah Root
Adoniram Grant
George Swain
Samuel Root Junr.
Benja Jennings
Moses Holmes
Benf Sheapard
Eiisha Carpenter
Lemuel Holmes
Abner Barker Jr
Natha11 Herriman
Samuel Long
Ebenezr Smith
John Johnson
Thomas Welch
Joseph [illegible]
Samuel Cobb
Judah Heath
James Russell
Hezekian Johnson
Norwhich.
Jonathan Hatch
Samuel SI after
Benf Whitney
James Bicknall
Jacob Fentoii
Moses Barnard
Eleazr West
Andrew Crocker
Eliphas Hunt
Stephen Palmer
Eleazr Warner
Abijah Learned
The Hon. Thr-odr At-
kinson Esq.
Richard Wibird Esq.
Henry Sherburne Esq.
Mr. Andrew Ciarkson,
Clement March Esq
John Shackford
Mesheck Weare Esq
Rev. Mr Samuel Haver
& Peter Gilman Esq.
One whole share for the Society for propagating the Gospel in for-
eign parts. One whole share for a Glebe for the Church of England
as by law established, one share for the first settled Minister. One
share for the benefit of a school in said Town. His Excellency Ben-
ning Wentworth Esq. five hundred acres to be laid out as marked in
the plan B W and is to be accounted two of the within shares.
Province of New Hampshire July 5th 1761. Recorded from the
back of the original Charter of Norwhich under the Province Seal.
Attest1- Theodore Atkinson, Secr
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A SKETCH OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM.
[Communicated by John II. Siieppard, A.M., Lib. N. E. Hist.-Geii. Society.]
JLL1::
Beitish MUSEU3I.
Next to St. Paul's Cathedral, with its lofty and stupendous dome,
and to Westminster Abbey the mausoleum of the kings and renowned j
men of England, no object is more interesting- to an American tourist, !•
than the British Museum. Some account, therefore, of this noble
institution may deserve a place in the Register. ;
From a bequest of Sir Hans Sloane, a physician, eminent naturalist J
and ex-president of the Royal Society, who died in 1753, at 93 years
of age, the origin of the British Museum commences. He bequeathed j
to parliament his great collection of antiquities and manuscripts,
together with his library of 50,000 volumes, which cost him £50,000,
on condition that £20,000 should be paid to his family. Parliament
i fulfilled this provision of his will, passed an Act and incorporated the
founders of the Museum by the name of the " Trustees of the British |
Museum," under the supervision of the nation. This was in 1753. j
Next year the trustees purchased the Montague-House, on Great
North-Russell street, of the Earl of Halifax, for £10,500, and January
15th, 1759, opened the Museum to the public. j
At this time the contents of the Museum were the Sloane bequest,
the Harleian collection, and the Cottonian library.' The departments
were only three — Printed Books, MSS. and J atural History. George j
^11., in 1801, made them a donation of his Egyptian antiquities. Prints
and drawings, medals and coins, the Hamilton and Townley antiquities,
and the priceless collection of the Elgin marbles, either by gift or pur-
chase were successively added to the catalogue of treasures, as years
went on. In 182S, the library of George III., of 80,000 volumes', was 1
given to the society by George IV., and, in 1827, Sir Joseph Banks j
bequeathed, to them his botanical collection and library of 10,000
volumes.
The books were counted in 1838, and officially declared as amount-
ing to 235,000 printed volumes. More room and conveniences became
necessary as new departments were constituted. Montague-
House, which was a brick building, was too small ; and parts of it
^'ere taken down and large additions made in their place j and yet
there was not room for the continual accessions.
Parliament seeing the necessity of a larger and more enduring edi-
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Sketch of the British Museum.
[Janus
fice, granted a lottery to raise £300,000 for that purpose, and in 18
Montague-House was entirely removed. New buildings of bar:
Homo stone, the present spacious structure, wore erected. They co
ered -IS, 000 superficial feet of ground, and between the two win
there was a quadrangle of 2000 feet. The whole edifice nearly oc<
pica the original square between Montague nod Gower streets. The
are it Ionic columns belonging to the massive portico and project!
wings. A court yard, forming a wide recess from the street, i
tends in front of the whole building, ami is enclosed by a railing
open iron fence 10 or 12 feet high, with central and side gat<
where a porter in his lodge attends on visitors.
The Reading Rooh is a work of great taste and architectural >-
cellcnce, and is a model of all such apartments for the readii
world. It cost £150,000, and is an honor to the ingenious designt
Mr. Panizzi, then principal librarian ; to Sir Sydney Smirke the sup;
intendent ; and to the great nation whi<
supplied
th
e means
difficult to give a tolerable description of this room in our limited spac
Imagine an immense circular apartment with a dome of 140 feel
diameter and 106 feet in height ; that is, only 2 loot loss than i
Pantheon at Rome, and 6 less than St. Paul's Cathedral in London
arranged in concentric circles ; the librarian and his assistants
their desks in the centre ; S00 readers at. 35 tables which radi;
from the centre to the ultimate circle, bordering on a space, wUe
a line of book cases in the sides, each 8 feet high — sufficient
elongated to measure three miles — is supplied with 20,000 volumes
"books ; and moreover the whole apartment lighted in every air.
tion by 20 large windows in the concave above — and one may fbi
some idea of this magnificent reading room. And yet it would j,e h
a meagre outline of its form and beauty ; for to be appreciated it mi
be seen.
The reading room, which
was finished in 1857, lies in
a quadrangle, in winch an
external space of 27 to 30
feet is allowed to give light
and air to the surrounding
built
nars.
'he principal
1//^ 'x>^C> ^~-~-< / /&r O \\\
material is iron, of which
2000 tons were used. The
roof of the dome is covered
with copper, and there is a
gallery around its base, to
prevent danger from avalan-
ches of snow. It is divided
into 20 compartments, ele-
gantly gilded and embellish-
ed : in each of which there is
a J' circular-headed window"
27 feet high and 12 wide ;
*' each window with 3 panels above ; the central one being medalie
-•" and richly decorated : a sky-blue being the prominent cob
'; , ',;' ^'ere 60,000 superficial feet of glass used in their constructv
i lie floor is covered with kamptulion, and opposite to the entrance
a passage to the royal library.
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The frame-work of each table is iron, and beneath it there is a tubiv
| ;r foot-rail to convey currents of warn, water in cold weather. Each
r -.tcler has a space of 4 feet and 3 inches, and between every two
there is a fixed inkstand : S tables are 34 feet long, and accommodate
U> persons, S on a side; 0 are 30 feet long, for 14 readers, 7 on each
side ; two are 30 feet long*, 8 each, 7 on one side and one on the other foi
ladies ; there are'16 others, G feet long-, for 2 each. The whole will seat
300 readers. Shelves have been, set in the sides for 80,000 volumes :
though only 20,000 are now deposited there, consisting of standard
works and books of reference, which each reader is at liberty to take
down for his use in the room. The access to the cases in the galleries
is made easy by convenient steps ; but the books from the royal libra-
ry must be obtained by tickets on white paper, and manuscripts by
tickets on red paper. The reading- room is accessible to all per-
sons over 18 years of age on proper recommendation ; and there
is great liberality and courteousiiess. shown to strangers.
The departments of the arts and sciences, at first restricted
to three, as already remarked, were now successively increased,
and in 1SG0 the}" were divided into eleven : 1. Printed Books ; 2.
.Manuscripts ; 3. Oriental Antiquities ; 4. British and Medieval Anti-
quities and Ethnography ; 5. Greek and Rom an Antiquities ; 6, Coinc
and Medals ; 7. Botany ; 8. Prints and Drawings ; 9. Zoology ; 10.
Palaeontology; and 11. Mineralogy. Some idea of the location, value
and- vast accumulation of specimens under each of these heads may
be formed, though very imperfectly, from the great number of apart-
ments which they fill on the ground floor and upper sioiy. The
writer of this article, in a visit to the British Museum last sum-
mer, counted fifty-two saloons, which he passed through, besides sev-
eral galleries and rooms. The royal library, manuscript and Grem
vide apartments were not included.
Every part in this institution is arranged and conducted on a.
magnificent scale. We were first admitted into an entrance hull, very
spacious, with, a handsome marble floor. On the western side, there
is a grand flight of marble stairs to the rooms above, and near it and
opposite to the entrance a passage through a corridor to the reading
room. On the eastern side, a door opens on a splendid library o:
20,240 volumes, a donation, in 1S47, from the Hon. Thomas Grenville,
which cost him £54,000. His bust is in a recess of the room, and in
another part are statues of Shakspeare and Sir Joseph Banks.
The ground floor, on the western side, is appropriated to antiquities.
of which the Egyptian are the most ancient. A reference to tic:,
rooms they fill, may show how vast is the multitude of specimens
Take, for instance, the department of zoology. The collections under
this head fill two saloons, ami five galleries of four rooms each. They
are on the upper floor, where beasts, birds, reptiles and fishes, shells,
corals, insects, &c, classified and arranged with great skill and care,
occupy 372 cases and 83 tables ; beginning with the giraffe and ending,
in the fourth room of the fifth gallery, with the shark : and there you.
may see the head of a huge gorilla, with its skeleton six feet high :
and the foot of a dodo — a species now extinct, and supposed by many
to be fabulous.
Again, go with me to the repository of Egyptian antiquities, which
with sculptures, tablets, and architectural remains, fill more than 21
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saloons on the ground floor, and a suite of rooms on the upper floor.
This collection, containing 6000 objects, is said to be the finest in Europe. -g
Among them are two lions of red granite, perfect models ; a sphinx;
a colossal head of Barneses II., nine feet high ; the stone sarcophagus
of King Nectanebo I., B. C. 309 ; several ancient mummies ; and the |i
famous Rosetta Stone, with inscriptions in three characters, hiero- §3
glyphic, demotic and Greek, by the deciphering of which Dr. Young gjf
discovered a clue to the labyrinth of the Egyptian language. This
stone of black basalt is three feet long, two feet five inches broad, and
from ten to twelve thick. M
The Elgin marbles are deposited in rooms 15 and 16 ; and perhaps M
there are few objects among all the antiquities more striking audvalu- ||
able. They are pronounced to have been, beyond doubt, the work of
Phideas. These precious marbles were procured by Lord Elgin, when
he was ambassador at the Porte, and they are known by his name.
The largest part of them was taken from the Parthenon on the Acro-
polis of Athens. Among them is a fine sculpture of the horses in the
frieze of that temple, of which Flaxman said in glowing colors, " They
appear to live and move, to roll their eyes, to gallop, prance and cur-
vet/7 Much blame and some obloquy have been cast upon Lord Elgin
for carrying away such splendid relics of sculpture from Athens. But
why ? Greece, then poor and oppressed, had neither the taste to ap-
preciate nor the strength to protect the specimens of her ancestral
glory from the depredation of barbarians. And surely they would be
more secure and honored in an institution which may endure for ages.
The Assyrian galleries, of three long rooms, contain sculptures and
monuments from Nineveh, excavated by Mr. Layard and Col. Rawlin-
son in 1853 — 55 : such as the winged bull and winged lion, and the
Nimrod obelisk covered with inscriptions. Then there is a collection
of minerals of exceeding value, filling four rooms, and of fossils in six
rooms, where are seen the mastodon, the icthyosaurus thirty feet long,
and other geological monsters, which led the late learned Prof. B. Sil-
liman to remark, "The collection in the British museum is appalling."
Then come the Etruscan vases and the wonderful Portland vase, found
in a sepulchral chamber in Rome ; and the two botanical rooms, and
the coins and ancient medals in the numismatic apartments.
Let us now go down stairs and take a bird's-eye view of the royal
library, where on shelves, arranged in alcoves, may be seen a vast
collection of printed books, ancient and modern ; many of them in
elegant editions, classified and distributed in the most convenient
manner. The number of printed books, as stated by J. Winter Jones,
Esq., librarian, was, April 10, 1862, 660,000 ; and as he observed there
was an annual increase of 35,000, there must be at this period 900,000
volumes. Among them are several American books; indeed, no
library in Europe contains so many of our own productions.
We then passed into the adjoining saloon, where in addition to a
long row of shelves filled with books, there are, on each side of the
room, fourteen handsome cases with glass covers, which contain the
earliest printed books known. Among them is the Mazarine Bible, the
first printed book known, so called from Cardinal Mazarin, in whose
library it was found. It is in Latin, on vellum. Bibles, various clas-
sics, the writings of Boethius, sumptuous printing, illuminations (case
HI.), and samples of block-books, printed only on one leaf, were the first
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fruits of the Press. Next we find books -with autographs: for in-
stance, those of Lord Bacon, Calvin, Cecil, Ben Jonson, Sir Isaac New-
lou, Luther, Milton and otiiers, in case XII. ; then literary curiosities :
-iS a letter of Columbus on his discoveries ; the first printed version of
?he Scriptures in England ; a great Bible on vellum; Queen Elizabeth's
Ijtti-rgy and prayer-book; a pack of cards representing the Spanish
Armada ; and many others in case XIII. ; in case XIV., early speci-
mens of binding : some with cameos in their covers, some in silver
chased, and some in gold richly ornamented. There is also the
"Durham book," and the Gospel in Latin of the seventh century,
charmingly illuminated.
In seven frames there are numerous autographs and manuscripts :
such as a deed of Shakspeare, "Magna Charta," the Koran ; and on
the tables a great variety of royal seals. Add to these an immense
number of drawings and paintings by celebrated artists, distributed
in different rooms : in one of which there is a rich portrait gallery.
The. manuscripts exceed 30,000 in number. A nocturnal guard of six-
teen soldiers protects these buildings, which cost a million of pounds
sterling.
Such is a brief sketch of the British Museum.
HINTS TO GENEALOGISTS, DERIVED FROM ENGLISH LOCAL
NOMENCLATURE.
Continued from to!, xxii. p. 28.
[Communicated by William Wohihingto- Foytler, Esq., of Durham, Conn.]
It has already been remarked, that hereditary surnames can hardly
he said to have been settled among the middle and lower classes of
England before the era of the Reformation. The connection between
the assumption of surnames and the tenure of landed estates is obvious.
h should be noted that the number of landholders was vastly greater
during the reigns of Elizabeth and James I. than during the reign of
Henry VI. To recount the various causes which wrought these
changes in the tenure of landed property would be to write the history
of England from the accession of Edward IV. to that of Charles I.
We have to inquire how those great middle and (so to speak) sub-
middle classes arose out of which was largely evolved the Puritan
element.
Let us commence with the reign of Edward IV.
A large proportion of the wealthy nobles had espoused the cause of
the Bouse of Lancaster. The partizans of the House of York, on the
other hand, were the liberals of that period. The success of this
faction involved the ruin of the Lancastrian nobility, whose estates
wore sequestrated and parcelled out among those who wore the white
rose, the followers of the House of York. That astute prince, Henry
^H., found it for Ins interest to pursue a systematic policy which
elevated the commons while it weakened the nobles. The dissolution
»'» the religious houses, by Henry VIII. , create! thousands of land-
holders, by the division and distribution of the broad domain of the
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church. Add to this, the influence of an increasing commerce and a
larger supply of the precious metals, with their consequent effect in
the stimulation of the useful arts. The guilds of the merchants and
of the different trades grew in wealth ; the old Anglo-Saxon love of
the soil asserted itself, and so these prosperous merchants and trades-
men sought to acquire land. Land gave to its owners consideration,
and a local habitation, if not a name, to families. It has been said,
that an Englishman aims at the possession of land as naturally as a
web-footed bird takes to the water.
Thus it happened (without dwelling upon other causes which aided
to produce the result) that there arose gradually for more than a cen-
tury and a half a great middle class, a large portion of which held
real estate by some tenure, whether freehold, copyhold, or leasehold :
a class penetrated with a love of practical freedom, and' already
shadowing forth those fair ideas of social, civil and religious liberty
which afterwards bore such fruit in the seventeenth century. The
smaller gentry, of the period extending from 1560 to 1590, possessing
estates ranging from £10 to £200 pe?^ annum, were largely adherents
of the reformed religion if not actually Puritans, and among this class
Queen Elizabeth found some of her staunchest supporters, when the
shadow of the Armada darkened the shores of England. It required
the repressions and antagonisms of succeeding reigns to develop fully
that class which preferred the wilderness of America, with religious
freedom, to the land of their nativity and religious intolerance.
In connection with the evolution of the Puritan class, it should be
noted that a large proportion of English families, bearing the same
surnames borne by the New-England immigrants, trace their pedigrees
no further back than the time of Henry VII. and Henry VIII. In
many cases these surnames became fixed when their possessors' habi-
tations became fixed.
The subject of local surnames, genealogically considered, opens
vistas which years of investigation would fail to explore. The soil of
England has been a tablet on which successive races have written
their names for two thousand years. The Roman conquerors wrote
their names on the sites of their military towns and stations. The
Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes wiped out the old British or Keltic
names and wrote their own in place of them. The Cornish and the
Welch, however, resisted these erasures, and clung with fond tenacity
to their ancient local names. The Danes in the north-eastern counties,
and the Norwegians in the north-western counties, during their
brief rule, stamped and burned, as it were, into the soil their peculiar
nomenclature, which eight centuries have failed to obliterate. The
Norman named his castles and his barons, but left the local names of
the peoples he subjugated: Saxon, Kelt, and Dane.
In submitting some of the more salient points of our theme, we
have in view some general classification of English local family-sur-
names, such as were borne by the early colonists of New-England,
and many of which are still borne by their descendants in all parts of
our country. In our endeavor to approximate towards such a classi-
fication we are met, at the outset, by difficulties arising from what we
may term the fluency of local names, i. e. the wandering of names
away from the places to which they were first attached, and their
being affixed to other localities. This, by multiplying exceptions to
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proposed rules, creates at first sight an apparent contradiction and
confusion ; but, on a closer scrutiny, we rind a certain order arising
out of the chaos. After consultation of ancient maps and records, the
original local names and their first family-namesakes seem to separate
themselves into divisions more or less compact. Ethnology in Eng-
land guides us in our search. The places where the Kelts, Angles,
Saxons, Jutes, Danes and Norwegians once held sway, present each
a distinct class, not only of place-names but of family-surnames,
adopted by progenitors, whose descendants are now scattered wherever |
the English tongue is spoken.
The local surnames of New-England, then, may be divided, accord- ]
frig to their derivation, into Keltic, Anglian, Saxon, Danish, and Nor- j
wegian. This division may also apply to the districts where these |
several classes of names prevailed. It is agreed among philologists I
that there were differences between the language spoken by the j
Saxons, who came from the region about the Elbe in Germany, and j
occupied the south of England, and that spoken by the Angles who j
came from the southern part of Denmark, and occupied the north of j
England. The local names in these several districts reflect these
differences. I
The historical area occupied by the Saxons was south of a line »
drawn from the northern boundary of Essex to the northern boundary of
Gloucestershire ; that occupied by the Angles was north of that line, j
The Saxon names are graduated into the Anglian and Scandinavian )
names which prevailed in the north, just as these latter names were j
graduated from Chester, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire, into the names I
of the midland and southern counties. Draw a line from Lynn, in ]
Norfolk, to the northern boundary of Gloucester, and you will rind
south of that line a considerable, and, in most cases, a large majority
of such names as the following, viz.: those terminating in ham, as iri j
Burnham; in stead, as in Olmstead ; den, as in Tilden ; comb (a !
Saxon and Keltic word), as in Holcomb ; way, as in Bidgioay; bridge, j
as in Oxenbridge ; field, as in Chaff eld ; hurst, as in Parkhurst.
Of names terminating in ford, well, and bury, it may be generally I
stated that they are much more numerous south of the Humbcr ; north I
of its estuary, ford becomes forth, as in Hosforth; and bury becomes j
borough, as in Scarborough. Where the termination, borough, occurs ]
south of the Humber, it is generally in some one of those counties j
once occupied by the Danes, or often visited by them.
North of the line drawn from Lynn to Gloucestershire the names |
terminating as follows are most numerous, viz. : those ending in ton, \
as in Colton ; in ley, as in Brinley ; in croft, as in Bancroft ; in worth, as
in Leavenworth ; in dyke and in dish, as in Oilberdyhe and Standish;
in head, as in Rolling. the ad ; in sail, as in Ingersall : in stall, as in
SallondaU ; in ey and sey, as mBurdsey ; in grave, as in Whiigfave ; in
more, as in Whitmore.
To the local names prevailing south of that line let us give the name
of Saxon, and to those prevailing north of that line the name of Anglian.
The military occupation of England by the Romans left few traces
ot any distinct system of local nomenclature. A map representing
this occupation will show a net-work of roads along which, like beads,
are strung towns and camp3. Names terminating in easier, from the
Lutm vaslra} i. e. camps, as in Chester, Chichester, Rochester, Lan-
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caster, Leicester, Manchester, and Winchester (which appear among
cur New-England surnames) ; those ending in street, from the Latin
strata, as in Bowstreet; those ending in coin, from the Latin colonic,,
as in Lincoln, may be found on or near some one of the old Roman
roads. Start at Dover, in the county of Kent, travel thence through
Canterbury to London, thence in a north-westerly course to Chester,
and you will follow the Roman via Vatellana, now known as Watling
street. In Kent and Middlesex may be found either on this road, or
connected with it by cross-roads, seventy-five places having names
terminating in street, of which number are Bowstreet, Bradstreet, and
Longstreet. A few names of this termination appear in Lincolnshire.
On the same road, or contiguous to it, are found Rochester, Leicester,
Chester, Manchester, and Lancaster. Some of the names ending in
age are of Latin origin, as in Armitage of Yorkshire (from hermitagium),;
which gave name to the parent stock of all the Armitages in England
and America. Cranagium or Cranage in Shropshire gave name to a
family whose name is now Cranch. %
Sixty-five or more names of the early New-England settlers terminate if
in ham. Fifty correspondent names appear among the places in, what
is called, the Saxon area ; forty-six of which are in the district em-
bracing Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and
Hertfordshire. Seven of the sixty-five have not been found by the
writer. Oldham in Lancashire, Hallam and Frothinghamin Yorkshire,
Grantham in Lincolnshire, Markham and Kilham in Nottinghamshire,
gave names to families. Most of these New-England surnames doubt-
less had their origin in the south-eastern counties. Latham in Lanea- m
shire, the parent name of all the Lathams, is a corruption of Lad-dun, 1
signifying in Danish Barn-Town. Graham is not a place-name, but
from the old Norse Grame, signifying worth. The family had its
origin in Cumberland or Scotland.
Of the fifty-eight early New-England surnames terminating in den,
some ave doubtless corruptions of don or dell. Belclen is from Bellen-
den, a place in south Scotland, more properly written BaRantine ;
Prudden from Prudhom ? But forty-six may be fairly assigned to the
termination den ; and of this number, thirty-seven appear among the
places )f Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire; and a majority of
the whole number are found in Kent. At least eleven of the New-
England surnames, of this class, are of Kentish origin, viz.; Dene,
Alden, Borden, Brigden, Chittenden, Evcrden, Fessenden, Harlakenden,
Igglesden, Tilden, Twisden, and probably many others. Cruttenden
and Crittenden are local family surnames of Sussex.
Connected with these den-mxmes are such as terminate in field and
hurst, and also weld, wild, and wilders. One thousand years ago the
counties of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire were covered by a
vast forest, called the Forest of Andred, extending one hundred and
twenty miles in length and thirty in breadth. They were also cut up
by streams into deep-wooded dells, suitable for grazing. These places
were called dens and were parcelled out as manors. In the course of
time tracts were cleared in the forest, and these tracts were called
fields ; while the portions of the forest left standing were called hursts :
that is woods, containing pastures for cattle. Many of the New-Eng-
land surnames terminating in field, as already noted, had their origin
in these four counties. To the same district may be referred many of
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the surnames terminating in hurst. Some surnames of this ending
i appear in several other counties in the Saxon area. Ashurst, Brad-
hurst, Buckhurst, Parkhurst, &C, were Kentish local family-names.
In the neighboring counties, we find Hursts in Hertfordshire, and
Goodlmrsis, in Buckinghamshire. The Derehursts of Derehurst were
of Gloucestershire : the Dewhursls of Dewhurst were a Lancashire
family, having branches in Hertfordshire. The Ashursts of Ashurst,
Lancashire, wore a different family from that of Kent.
Most of the local names terminating in bridge may be referred to
the counties embraced in what we have called the Saxon area, and are
most common in the southern and south-western counties. Oxen-
bridge, in Sussex, gave name to the parent stock of John Oxenbridge,
the New-England divine. Woodbridge, Elbridge, Highbridge, Long-
bridge, Hulbridge, Du.dbridge, were family names of the southern and
south-western counties. Trobridge, Trubridge, Trawbridge, Slrow-
bridge, are different modes of spelling a family name derived from
Trobridge in Devonshire, the parent stock of the Connecticut family
of that name. This termination appears in the Northumbrian counties
as brigg, the Scandinavian form. Bainbrigg, in Cumberland, gave
name to that numerous family of which Commodore Bainbridge is an
American representative. In Lancashire the same word appears as
brick, in such names as Shubrick, Larbrick. Fhilbrick was perhaps
a Lancashire name.
Way in the southern and south-western counties would seem to
have had much the same meaning that tliwaite had in the Norwegian
district, in the north-west, viz., a clearing. It is seen often in the
names of farms and homesteads in Devonshire, where arose such fami-
ly surnames as Bidgeicay, Farway, Spurway, &c. In Somerset, there i
were Broadways ; in Gloucester, Greenways ; in Wiltshire, Samways,
Silloways and Swilloways ; in Berkshire, Hollow ays ; in Kent, Skip-
ways. Such names as Bosway, Treadway and Ilartway were in the
southern counties. Yagr, signifying in old Norse a bay, is seen in
the Scottish local names Alloivay, Calloivay, and Galloway. Flem-
mingway, Ordway and Olway, having Scandinavian prefixes, may be
looked for in some of the counties in the Scandinavian area. The Ncw-
Eng land immigrant JIusselway is said to have come from "Wiltshire.
But the name is a corruption of Jlusselthicaiie, and had its origin pro-
bably in some one of the north-western counties.
Names ending in comb have been already alluded to. Most of the
New-England surnames of this termination may be assigned as fol-
lows, viz. : Edgcomb, Holcomb, Hanscomb, Newcomb, Welcomb,
and Wiitcomb to Devon; Batscomb and Thorncomb to Dorset; Tilcomb
to Wiltshire ; Winscomb and Latcomb, to Berkshire ; Bascomb to
Hampshire : Luscomb and Balcomb to Sussex ; Liscomb, Slocomb,
and Wacomb to Buckinghamshire.
On referring to maps of the eastern tier of counties, commencing
with Norfolk on the north, and ending with Sussex on the South, we
find there most of the local names terminating in stead, or sled, which
signifies in Anglo-Saxon a farm-house and offices, or a station. Many
of these places gave names to families of which the following suggest
themselves, viz. : in Norfolk — Phtmsted, Kiersted, Wormsted, &g. ;
in Essex — Boxled, Bursied (Biisteed), Bumsfed, Grimsied, Ilalsled,
&c. ; in Surrey, Foisted (a branch of the family or the main stock
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82 Necrology of New-England Colleges. [January,
settled in Kent). The Ohnsteds of Essex perhaps took, their name
from Elmsted in that county ; but more probably from Holmsled in
Kent. The HaUteds of Essex had kindred branches settled in Hertford-
shire and Berkshire. There were HaUteds in Lancashire, during the
reign of James I., perhaps of the Essex stock. There were Grimsleds
in Norfolk. These sleds were very common names both in Kent
and Sussex, and not infrequent in Hertfordshire and Hampshire.
NECROLOGY1 OF NEW-ENGLAND COLLEGES, 1887-8.
Amherst College.
Class of
1824.— Shephard, George, b. in Plainfield, Conn., 26 Aug., 1801 ; d. in Bangor, Me.,
23 March, 1853 ; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1827 ; pastor Con-, ch. HalloweU, Me., 1828-36 ; Prof,
of Sac. Ilh.t., Bangor Theo. Seiru, 1836-G8 ; D.D. (13. C. 18-16).
1S29.— Botjtelle, Thomas; b. in Leominster, Mass., 1 Feb., 1802; d. in Fitchbiirg,
Mass., 23 Nov., 1866; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1832; preached successively in Plymouth,
Mass., Yfoodstock, Coim., Bath, N. II., ami Ashburnham, Mass. ; book-seller hiFitchburg.
1S3L— S Paulding, Alvah; b. in Townsend, Mass., 9 Sept., 1807; d. in Weathersfield,
Vt., 11 May, 1S68 ; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1834; pastor Cong. ch. Cornish, N. H., 1835-64,
and Weathersfield, Vt., 1865-8.
1S31..— Gould, David, s. of Rev. Vinson Gould ; b. in Southampton, Mass., 8 July, 1814;
d. in Edinburgh, Scotland, 22 July, 1367; taught in Washington, D. C. ; atty.-at-law,
1839-66, city of N. Y. ; U. S. consul", Leith, Scotland, 18C6.
1837.— Dickinson*, Joel Lyman; b. in Granbv, Mass., 20 May, 1812; d. in Plainville,
Conn., 13 July, 1867; grad. And. Theo. Sem., 1840; pastor Cong." ch. in Northfieid, Conn.,
1844-52— and in Plainville, 1852-8.
1849. — Speague, Elislia E,odolphus; b. in Killingly, Conn., 14 Feb., 1817; d. in Guaya-
quil, Ecuador, 23 July, 1867; taught school; admitted to the bar, Denton, Md., 1843;
atty.-at-law, Baltimore, from 184-5 to 1867.
184L~Yeehixgton, Alexauder ; b. in Griswold, Conn., 24 Dec, 1817; d. in Preston,
Conn., 23 May, 1563; grad. East Windsor Theo. Sem., 1844; teacher.
IS 44.— Hitchcock, Daniel Dwight; b. at the Dwight Mission, Cherokee Nation, 1823;
d.at.Fort.Gibaon, Cherokee Nation, 17 July, 1867; grad. Bowdcin Med. Coll., 1851, and
practised his profession till his death.
1347.— Socle, George; b. in Wellington, Conn., 12 Oct., 1823; d. in Hampton, Conn.,
4 Oct., 1867 ; grad. East-Windsor Theo. Sem., 1851 ; pastor Cong. chs. Ashford and Hamp-
ton, Conn.; chaplain 11th regt. Conn. Volunteers, from Dec., 1861 to Aug., 1862.
lSo6.—H.i.so, Edv.in Coleman; b. in Bridgchampton, N. Y. 10 April, 1832; d. there
27 June, 1855; atty.-at-law, Albany, 1858— afterwards in Sag liarbor, N. Y. ; captain of
volunteers in the late war.
1859.— Wheeler, Hylas Tenney ; b. in Dunbarton, N. H., 18 Aug., 1833 ; d. in Atkinson,
N. H., 6 Nov.., 1S66 ; Prin. Putn. Free School, Newburyport, Mass., for seven years.
1S61.— Bnowxixa, Frederic; b. in Rowe, Mass., 11 July, 1840; d. in New-Orleans, La.,
18 April, 1868 ; teacher at various places ; agent Sani. Com., 1833-6 ; in business, Lansing-
burgh, N.Y., 1867.
1867.— Teert, John Calvin, s. of Rev. Calvin Terrv; b. in Griswold, Conn., 26 Dec,
1846 ; d. in North- Weymouth, Mass., 24 Dec, 1367. "
Bowlolv College.
1822.— Smvttt, William ; b. in Pittston, Me., 2 Feb., 1797 ; d. in Brunswick, Me., 4 Ar-ril,
18G8 ; Prof. Math, and Nat. Phil. Bowdoiu College ; D.D. ; S.H. ; A.A.S.
1 The statistics here presented were obtained, in part, with no little difficulty, and much pains
have been taken to make then accurate.
We are .surprised to learn that onlv a few of the collies collect and publish biographical
statistics of their deceased alumni. We trust that this will not long be true of any college.
It is our intention to puML-h in these pages as ample necrologies of the New-England colleges
as we can obtain, and we shall be gratiiicil if the proper college officers will hereafter forward
either printed or written reports, without further solicitation, to The
Editor of the N. E. ii. & (i. Hejdster, 17 Eromiicld Street, Boston, Mass.
I860.]
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f 1S37. — - Axdrew, John Albion ; b. in Windham, Me., 31 May, 1818 ; d. in Boston, Mass.,
30 Oct., 1S67 ; atty.-at-law, Governor of Mass. ; President of N. E. II. & G. Soc. ; LL.D.
fine New Englaxd Historical and Genealogical Register, vol. xxiii. p. 1.}
1814.— Notes, George Freeman; b. in Eastport, Me., 12 Sept., 1821; d. in City of New-
York. Jan,, 1S68 ; attorney -atdaw.
1S14.— Wyman, Henry Augustus; b. in New-Sharon, Me., 4 Sept., 1820; d. in Skow-
hegan, Me., — Dee.', 1867 ; atty.-at-law.
1845. — Skavey, William Henry; b. in Hallowell, Me., 5 March, 1823; d. in Boston,
Mass., 2G April, 1858; Prin. Normal School for Girls, Boston.
1846. — DeanS, Frederic Augustus; b. in Ellsworth, Me., 27 Sept., 182 5; d. at sea, 16
March, 1867.
1851,— Willis, Henry ; b. in Portland, Me., 5 June, 1S31 ; d. in Portland, 16 March, 1868 ;
attorney-at-kiw.
1857:— II a oar, Harvey Sidney ; b. in Richmond, Me., 6 Aug., 1S37 ; d. in Richmond, Me.,
7 March, 18'38 ; merchant.
1S-39. — Chamberlain, John Calhoun; b. in , Me., 1 Aug , 1833; d. in Castine, Me.,
Aug., 1867.
1866.— Fernald, Joseph Greenleaf; b. in Poland, Me., 12 Aug., 1843; d. in Lewiston,
Me., — Nov., 1867 ; tutor in Bates College.
Brown University.
1798. — Bcxlocx, Nathaniel — s. of Samuel and Silenee-Bowen Bullock; b. in Rehoboth,
Mass., 1 May, 1779; d. in Bristol, R. I., 1? Nov., 1867; m. 1S12, Ruth, ciau. of Stephen
Smith, of Bristol; instruc. and libr. Beaufort College, S. C, till L806; attorney-at-Iaw, New-
port, R. 1., 1806; Bristol, R. I., 1SQS-67; codec, dis. of Bristol and Warren, 1827-36; Lt.
Gov., 1S42.
1806. — Johnson, Daniel — s. of Thomas and Mary-Lothrop Johnson; b. in Bridget ater,
Mass., 5 Nov. 1783 ; d. in Fairport, N. Y., 11 Oct. 1867; m. 1800, Maria A. Sampson, of
Plymouth, Mass. ; pastor of Cong. chs. Orleans, Mass., Victor, Sweden and Parma, N. Y. ;
farmer in Fairport, N. Y.
1810. — Kexdricx. Daniel — s. of Daniel and Mary-Poole Kendrick ; b. in Hollis, N. H., iri
1786; d. in Wilton, Me., 4 May, 1868; m. 1812, Sally Oakman, of Pittston, Me.; pastor of
Cong. chs. in Pittston, Edgecomb and Bristol, Me.
1816.— Wood, Alexander— s. of Ichabod and Sarah-Tinkham Wood; b. in Middleboro',
Mass., 5 Nov , 1706 ; d. in Hanover, Mass., 17 Dec, 1S67 ; m. 1824, Louisa, dau. of Maj. W'm.
Bourne; atty.-at-law, 1820, Hanover (Four-Corners).
1817.— H vyward, Elisha— s. of Joseph and Lvdia-Barrows Havward ; b. in Easton, Mass.,
26 June, 1791 ; d.in Raynham, Mass., 16 Mar., iSG8; m. 1821, Betsey Townsend, of Middle-
borough, Mass.; M.D., Raynham, 1S20-68.
• 1820.— Greene, Albert Gorton— s. of John H. and Elizabeth-Beverly Greene ; b. in Prov-
idence, R. I., lit Feb., 1802; d. in Cleveland. O., 3 Jan., 1868; m. 1324, Mary Ann, dau. of
Benj. Clidbrd : atty.-at-law, Providence, 1823; clerk of City Council, clerk of .Mimic. Ct.,
Judge of the same" Ct., and an. of numerous his. works. {See N. E. Hist, and Gen. Reg-
ister, vol. xxii. p. 363.)
1820.— Hall. Lemuel— s. of Joseph and Chloe-Grosvenor Hall; b. in Sutton. Mass., 17
Aug., 1794; d. in Racine, Wis., 9 April, 1868; m. 1832, Harriet L. Wells, of Hamburg, N.
Y. ; grad. And. Theo. Sem., 1821 : preached in various towns n N. Y., and in west. States.
1820. — Hathaway, Joseph — s. of John and Betsey -Winsl(.«v Hathaway; b. in Freetown,
Mass., 9 Mar., 1799; d. there 9 April, 1865; atty.-at-law, at Fall River, Mass., 1825, and
at Freetown, 1837.
1821.— Nerdham, John Gregory— s. of John and Amelia-Gregory Needham; b. in Wal-
pole, Mass., 7 Sept., 1801 ; d. in Pawtuxet, R. L, 29 Aug., 1867 ; m. 1821, Eliza, daii. of An-
rew Waterman, of Providence ;M.D.1S24; in practice at Smittifield, and in Pawtuxet,
R. I., 1836-67. '
1822.— Goobvyin, Daniel Le Baron— s. of Daniel and Polly-Briggs Goodwill ;b. in Easton,
Mass., 20 Jnlv, 1800 : d. m Providence, R. L, 2-5 Dee., 1867 ; m. 1626, Reben a, dan. of W'm.
Wilkinson (B. U. 1763) ; stud, at And. Theo. Sem.; ord. deac. Epis. Cii. 1625 ; rector of eh.
at East-Sntton, Mass., 29 yrs. ; in charge of a mission, Providence, 185-1 ; city mis. of Ch. Mis.
Vniori, Providence, 1855.
16-J2.— Ktxosm'j'.Y. Samuel— s. of James and Mary-Walker Kingsbury ; b. in Franklin,
Ma<s., 18 May, 1798; d. in Tamworth, N. H., 8 Nov., 1667; m. 1829. Mary, dau. of Rev.
Josiah Babcock of Andover, N. H. ; grad. And. Theo. Sem.. 1625: pastor or preacher in
Le iloy,N. Y. ; Andover, N. II.; Jamaica, Yt. ; Warwick, Mass.; Worcester, Middlesex,
and Underbill, Yt, ; Thornton ami Tamworth, N. 1L, Cong. chs.
1835.— Jewett, Charles Comu— s. of Rev. Paul (B. U. 1802,) and Eleanor Masurv-Puu-
chardJewett: b. 12 Aug., 1816; d. in Braintree, Mass., 9 Jan., 1S68; m. 1846, Rebecca
Greene, dau. of Ralph Haskins of Roxbury, Mass.; Lib. B. U. 1841— and Prof, of Mod.
Eaa., ldi;j; Lib. and Asst. Secy. Smithsonian Ins., 1846 ;Lib. Pub. Library, Boston, 1855-
1&>8. {See N. E. H, and G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 305.)
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1836.— Bennett, Edward Andrew— s. of William and Lucy-Dormnn Bennett; b. in
Windsor, Nova-Scotia, 20 Sept., 1800; d. in Philadelphia, IS Oct., 1867; m. (1) 1841, Judith
Barton Mustin, of Phila. — (2) 1859, Mary Louisa Gaeber ; in business, Louisville-, Ky., till
1842, and afterwards in Phila.
1838.~Lsx.A3rs, Francis— s. of Joseph P. and Tryphcna-Richardson Lelarid; b. in Slier-
bourne, Mass., 21 Dee., 1817; d. in Somerville, Mass., 5 Oct., 1807 ; M*D. (II. M. S. 1842),
and settled in Milford, Mass. ; surg. see. rcg. Mass. vols.
1839.— HoPi'ix. Francis Edward— s. of Thomas C. and Harriet Dunn-Jones Hoppin ; b.
in Providence, K. I., 26 Nov., 1819 ; U. there 20 June, 1868; m. 1843, Eliza Harris, dan. of
Wm. Anthony, of Coventry, K. I., atty.-at-law, Providence.
1843. — Bautxett, Percival Wbitmore — s. of Stephen and Hannah- Weston Bartlett ; h. in
Dudley ,Mass., 27 Jan., 1822 ; d. in Newton, Mass., i May, 1868 ; m. ( I), 1847, Margaret Holt ;
(2), 18-54, Persis S. Long; teacher and prin. of grammar schools, Boston and Providence.
1S17. — Thomas, Benjamin — s. of Joseph and Mary-Osgood Thoinas; b.in Sanbovnton, N.
H., 2 April; 1820 ; d. in city of N. Y., after sea- voyage, 11 June, 1868; m. 1850, Charlotte
W. Batehelor; grad. Newton Theo. Ins.; mis. to India.
18-51.— Fay, William Newell— s. of Aaron and Harriet A.-Clarke Fay ; b. in Grafton, Mass.,
2-5 April, 1825; d. in Bloomington, 111., 6 June, 1868; m (1), 18-53, Jerusha B. Barrow-;, of
Attleboro', Mass.— (2 1, 180-5, Emeliue P. PrestoD, of Beverly, Mass. ; pastor of Bap. eh. Hali-
fax, 'Vt., ana Belchertown, Mass.
18-52. — Waite, Clarendon — s. of Aloni and Marv N.-Parker Waite ; b. in Hubbardston,
Mass., 12 Dee., 1830; d. in Beloit, Wis., 16 Dee., 1807; m. Harriet G. Baker of Philiipston,
Mass ; pastor Cong, eh. Rutland, Mass., 18-58-6-5 — then Salem, Mass. ; 1507, Prof, of Ithct.
Eng. Lit., Beloit Coll.
18G3, — Lads, Charles Frederic — s. of Samuel James and Lucy Ann-Bice Ladd; b. in
Pawtueket, R. I., 2 May, 1841 ; d. in Providence, R. I., 14 May, 1868; m. 1865, Emily J.,
dau. of Joseph Martin, of Providence ; See. and then Pres. of the Franklin Mut. Fire Insur.
Co., Providence.
1805. — Messer, George Holmes — s. of Willard and Lucy-Lord Messer ; b. in Boston,
Mass., 17 Oct., 1836; d. in North Cambridge, Mass., 9 Jan., 1808; was preparing for the
ministry.
Colby University.
1853.— Emery, Sabine ; b. in Eastport, Me., 8 Feb., 1S31 ; d. in Baltimore, Md., 24 March,
1803 ; artorney-at-luw.
1802.— Hale, Frederic; b.in Turner, Me., 21 Oct., 1S39 ; d. in Woodstoek, Vt, 6 May,
1868 ; attorney-at-law. *
Dartmouth College.
1796. — Freeman-, Peyton Randolph — s. of Col. Jonathan and Sarah-Huntington Freeman ;
b. in Hanover, N. It., 14 Nov. 1775; d. there 27 March, 186S; taught academy in Amherst
one year; read and practised hw in Hanover a short time— settled in Portsmouth, N. H.,
1803, as atty.-at-law ; clerk of U. S. Dis. Court, 1817-21— removed to Hanover about 1861.
1S02. — Gillett, Jacob— s. of Israel and Susannah-Durkee Gillett; b. in Hartford, Vt.,
9 March, 1780; d, in Newark, N. J., 15 July, 1SG0; m. 1810, Catharine, dan. of John Si-
monson, of Westbury, Long-Island, N. Y.; taught in city of N. Y. and Newark, N. J.
18C 7. — Kimball, John Wilson — s. of Stephen and Elizabeth-Wilson Kimball; b. in Con-
cord, N. II., 24 Jan., 1787 ; d. in Beaver-Dam, Wis., 7 March, 1868; m. 1813, Abigail, dan.
ofDea. Henrv Dole, of Limerick, Me.; And. Theo. Sem. 1809-12; taught in Railway,
N. J., one yea'- (1812-13)— one vear in Flushing, L. I.— grad. M.D. Dart. Med. Coll., 1816 —
practised in Bath, N. H., 1817-19— in Compton, N.H., 1820-1-5— and in Beaver-Dam, 1815-54.
1807.— Newton, Rejoice— s. of Capt. Isaac and Hester-GrenneH Newton ; b. in Green-
field. Mass., 18 Oct., 1782 ; d. in Worcester, Mass., 4 Feb., 18GS ; m. 1817, Rebecca, dau. of
Hon. Levi Lincoln, of Worcester; atty.-at-law, Worcester, 1810-68.
1808— Waltcer, John— s. of Root, and Submit-Chubbuck Walker; b. in Bedford, N. H.,
1784; d. in Wavcriey, N. Y., 8 June, 1SGS ; pastor of Con-, eh. Greenfield, Mass., 1812-22—
in Chesterfield, N. H.. l>23-29 — afterwards preached in Vt., N. Y., Mieh., and West Tis-
bury, Mass.
1S08. — Putnam, Israel Warburton — s. of Eleazar and Sarah-Fuller Putnam ; b. in Panvers,
Mass.. 24 Nov., 1736; d. inMiddleborough, Mass., 3 May, 1808; m. (1), 1815, Hannah,
dau. of Peter Osgood, of .A ndovcr, Mass. ; (2), 1833, Julia Ann, dan. of Samuel Osgood, and
relict of Samuel Osgood , D. C. 1808), both of city of N. Y. ; And. Theo. Sem., 1814 ; pastor
of Cong. eh. in Portsmouth, N. H., 1815-3-3 — in Middleborougli, 1835-63; Trustee of D. C."
1820-40 ; D.D. (D.C. 185';;. (See N. E. H. and G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 177).
1810.— Free max A-:a, bro. of Pevton R. (class of 1706, ante); b. in Hmover, N. H.,
9 Jan., 1788; d. in Dover, N. II., 9 Dec, 1SC7; rn. 1820, Frances dau. of Hon. Win. King
AtkiniOn, of Dover; aity,-ut-iaw, York, Me., 1813-18, Dover, 1818-07.
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1811. — Campbell, Alexander Stearns — s.of Dr. Alexander ami Rhoda-Corey Campbell ;
b. in Rockingham, Vt., 3 Nov., 1789 ; d. in Bellows-Fails, Vt., 17 Oct., 1S67 ; m. 1826, Marie
Sophia Le Tremouilie, of Montreal, Canada-East ; atty.-at-law in Bellows-Falls — in Boston-
1845-50 — then in Rockingham.
1812.-tHa.zex, Asa— s. of Asa and Susannah-Tracy Hazen; b. in Hartford, Yt., 9 Dec.
1792; d. in Ellicottville, N. Y., May, 1866; atty.-at-law, first in Oiean, N. Y., afterwards
in Ellicottville.
1812. — M'Coxihe, Isaac — s. of John and Sarah-Campbell M'Conihe ; b. in Merrimack,
K. H., 22 Aug., t/87 ; d. in Troy, N. Y., 1 Nov., 1867 ; ni. 1826, Sarah S., dau. of Hezekiah
Wright Strong, of Amherst, Mass. ; taught in Chesterfield, N. H., 1S12-13. one year; atty.-
at-law, Troy, N. Y. ; Master and Examiner in Chan. ; Postmaster ; Judge of the co. court;
eo. Treas.; memb. of five learned societies; UL.D. (Racine Coll., 1859). — (See N. E. II. axd
G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 207.)
1316.— Torrey, Joseph— s. of Dr. Joseph and Marv-Cufler Torrey ; b. in Rowley, Mass.,
2 Feb., 1797 ; d. in Burlington, Vt., 26 Nov., 1867 ; grad. And. Tlieo. Sem., 1819 ; pastor
of Cong. ch. Rovalton, Vt., 1824-27; Frof. of Grk. and Lat. Uni.of Vt., 1827— Prof, of Intel!.
and Moral Phil., 1842, and Pre?, of the same, 1852; D.D. (II. C. 1850) ; an. of Life and
Remains of Rev. John Marsh, D.D. (D. C, 1817) ; NeandeTs Ch. History (transla.) ; and
of translations in Bib. Repos. and Bibliotheea Sacra.
1S22.— Stoxe, Cyrus — s. of Capt. Shnbael and Polly-Rogers Stone ; b. in Marlborough,
N. H., 9 June, 1793 : d. in Cohasset, Mass., 19 July,' 1867; m. (1), 1825, Atossa, dau. of
Col. Joseph Frost, of Marlborough— (2), in Bombay, 1834, Abigail Holt, dau. of John Kim-
ball, of Vfaterford, Me. ; grad. And. Theo. Sem., 1*825 ; mis. in India, 1827-41; pastor of
Cong. chs. Kingham, Me., and Harwich, Mass. ; acting pastor in Cohasset, Mass.; ed. for
some years of Happy Home and Parlor Magazine.
1824. — Bcrxftt, Jonathan — s.of Jona. and Abigail-Parish Burnett; b. in Bethel, Vt.,
14 July, 1799; d. in Troy, N. Y, 6 Feb., 1868 ; m. Augusta Russell ; atty.-at-law in Tieon-
deroga, N. Y., 1827-68, and Judge 5 years.
1824. — Frexch, Ebenezer — ?. of Josiah andRhoda-Freneh French ; b. in Newton, N.H.,
8 April, 1802 ; d. in Bangor, Me., 10 Jan., 1868; m. 1832, Mary F., dau. of Judge Samuel
Quarles, of Ossipee, N. H. ; atty.-at-law in Sutton and Seabrook, N. H., Ainesbury and
Boston, Mass.— in Boston Cus." House eight years, 18-52-60. {
1835. — Ripley, Charles — s. of Thomas Yv\ and Susan-Clapp Ripley: b. in Greenfield,
Mass., 30 Aug., 1816; d. in Lousvihe, Ky., 12 Feb., 1867 ; m. 1858, Margaret Breckenridgo \
Drake ; atty.-at-law iu Louisville, 183S-67.
1835. — Cofflx, Nehemiah Cogswell — s. of Moses and Susannah-Farnum Coffin; b. in
Boscawen, N. II., 21 March, 1815; d. in Marblehead, O., 9 Jan., 1C6S; m. Susan Rust;
grad. at Lane Sem., IS 41 ; pastor of a Cong. ch. in Piqua, O.
1836 —Coi.bv, Stoddard Benham—s. of Caot. Nehemiah and Melinda-Larrabee Colbr ;
b. in Derby, Vt., 3 Feb., 1816 : d. in Haverhill, N. H., 21 Sept., 1SG7 ; in, (1), 1310, Harriet
Elizabeth, dau. of Hon. Jahez Proctor, of Proetortvilie, Vt.— (2), 1855, Ellen Cornelia, dau.
of Caleb Hunt, of Haverhill, X. H. ; prac. law in Derby, and repre. that town in legis. t
— afterwards, and till 1S64, attv.-at-law, Montoeiier, Vt. ; atty. for co. Washington, 1851-2 ;
Register U. S. Treasury, lSoi-7.
1839.— Dcdlf.v, Elbridcre Gerrr— ?. of Moses and Nancv-GliddenDudlcv ; b. in Rav-
raond, N. H., 13 Aug., 1811 ; d. in Beaufort, S. C, 18 Sept.. 1867 ; m.(l), 1846, Christina D.,
dau. of Isaac Duncan, of Stoddard, N. II.— (2), Sarah, dau. of Stephen Child— (3), 1857,
her sister, Mrs. Martha A. Child; atty.-at-law, Boston, 1842.
1810.— Smith ("William), Ballard— s. of Valentine and Elizabefh-Ballard Smith; b. in
Durham, N. H., 31 Jan., 1821, d. in Terre-Haute, Ind., 3 Oct., 1863; m. 1866, Mary C,
dau. of Curtis Gilbert, of Terre-Haute; atty.-at-law, Louisville, Ky.— afterwards in 1853,
in Cannelton, Ind. — mem. of Ind. ieds. two years and Sneaker one year; Judge of Cir.
Court; atty.-at-law Terre-Haute, 1861-66; Honor. Vice-Pres. of N. E. H. and G. Soc. for
Indiana. "(See N. E. H. axd G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 362.)
1841.— L\xe. James Bachelder— <. of John and Marv-Ltvingstone Lane; b. in Marlbo-
rough, N. H., 29 July, 1813; d. in Fitehburg, Mass., 27 July, 1867 ; m. 1849, Ably Esther,
dau. of Joseph Merriam, at Fitchburg; taught, 1841-3 ; apothecary at F. since Nov., 1813.
1S41. — Pratt, Edward Hartshorn, s. of Loea and Lucv-Hartshorn Pratt; b. in Am-
herst, N. H.. 12 Oct., 1815; d. in Great-Falls, N". H.. 15 Nov., 1867 ; m. 1849, Mrs. Julia
Hopkinson, at Buxroa, Me. ; M.D. Bow. Med. Coll. 1S-47, and settled in prac. in Som-
eiwortb, N. H.
1843.— Blaxcitard, Cvrus Lewis — s. of Jonathan and Marv-Lo veil Blanchard ; b. in
Rockingham, Vt., 11 Feb".. 1818; d. in Chester, N. Y„ 26 Annl (?), 1866; m. 1857, Mary
Ann, dau. of John Gardner, of Whitehall, N. Y. ; taught in Brookville, Ind., 1845 ; began
prac. law in Blizabethtown, N. Y., but removed to Ticondcroga, N. Y., 1363; clerk of
county Court.
1847.— Bartlvtt, William Uennr— s. of Sara'l Coleord and Eleanor-Pettengill Bartiett;
K in Salisbury, N. H., 20 Aug., 1827; d. at Concord, N. H., 24 Sept., 1867; in. 1856, Caro-
line, dan. of Abel Baker, of Coucord; attv.-at-iaw, Concord, 1851-01 ; city solicitor, 1853—1;
Jus. S. J. Court, 1861-67.
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1S47— Bennt.tt, Abr.er Blaisdell — s. of John and Jane-Pnrnrell Bennett; b. in Ports-
mouth, N. H., 19 Nov., 1821 ; d. there 21 July, 1867; grad. M.D. Dart. Med. Coll. 1850;
prac. in Portsmouth ; surg. of vols, in late war.
1819.— "Webster, Horace— s. of Samuel and Lois-Smith Webster; b. inBarnstead, N. H.,
2 April, 182S; d. in Portsmouth, N. H., 7 Aug. 1867; m. 1860, Hannah-Draper, dau. of
Rev. Amos Blanchard, D.D., of Lowell, Mass.; grad. at H. L. School, 1851 ; atty.-at-law,
Portsmouth, 1S52-67.
1854. — Farns worth, Simeon T^7 — ?. of Simeon and Eleanor-Dow Farnsworth; b. in
Walden, Vt., 30 April, 1828; d. iu Prairie du Chien, Wis., 6 March, 1868; m. 1857, Jane
Ambrose, dau. of Dea. John Eastman, of Bast-Concord, N. H. ; teacher, editor, clerk of f, J
one branch of the leg., 1857-S, paymaster in late war, merchant and member of leg. of
N. H. successively. | J
18-55.— Stearns, Daniel— s. of Justin and Polly- Sim on ds Steams ; b. in Fitchburg, Mass.,
11 April, 1S31 ; d. there 31 Jan., 1868 ; atty.-at-law in F. 1859-68. j
1855.— Taylor, Jacob Edwin— s. of Samuel Charles and Zilpha Bngbee-Holt Tavlor ; b.
in Reading,. Vt., 16 May, 1831; d. in Charleston, 111., 20 June, 1868; m. 1S61, Ellen, dau. ; \
cf Joel Eaton, of Woodstoek, Vt. ; atty.-at-law, Charleston, 111., 18G0-S. |gl
1857.— Marsh, Ivory White Richardson— s. of Peter Dudley and Sail v- Win ship Marsh • | 1
b. in Londonderry, N. H., 9 Aug., 1833; d. in Newport, R. 1., April, 1868; m. 1858,
Mary Shepard, dau. of Dea. Nathan Whitman of East-Bfidgewater, Mass. ; taught in
several places in N. E., reading law at the same time.
1859.— Ciltet, Bartlett Gershom— s. of Aaron and Sally-Carr Cilley ; b. in Andover, N.
II., 4 June, 1835 ; d. in Bradford, N. H., 21 Aug., 1867; taught school and read law,
1860. — Hale, Oscar Adrian — s. of Raymond and Sarah F.-Currier Hale ; b. in Troy Vt.,
21 July, 1837; d. in Rosario, S. A., - , 1858; taught school— afterw. clerk in
P. O. Dept. Washington, D. C. ; Capt., Major and Lt. Col. 6th regt. Vt. vols, in late war,
serving to Aug., 1S64 ; then farmer in S. A. 'z;-\
1867.— M'MfRPHY, Henry James— s. of James and Sarah A.-Reid M'Murphy ; b. in
Londonderry, N. H., .26 Sept., 1813 ; d. in Derry, N. H., 3 March, 1868.
Harvard College.
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1790. — Jackson, James— 3. of Hon. Jonathan (IT. C. 1761,) and Hannah-Tracy Jackson: b. in
Newburyport, Mass., 3 Oct., 1777: a. in Boston. 27 Aug., 18G7; in. (1). in 1.S0I, Elizabeth. Cabot of
Beverly,* Mass.; (2), her sister Sally Cabot; Prof. Theo. and Prac. of Med., liar. Coll. Med. Sen.
1S12; Prof. Emeritus, 1836; physician to Mass. Genl. Hos.— several times Pres. Mass. Med. Soc.
— a volum. contrib. to ined. literature.
1800— Lixcolv, Isaac — s. of Dea. Uriah and Mary-Lincoln Lincoln; b. in Cohasset, Mass.. 20
Jan., 17SO; d. in Brunswick. Me., 0 Mar., 1S68; ra. 1820, Maria Scott, dau. of Capt. John Dunlap
of Brunswick; begun prac. of mod. at Tops nam, Me., 1804; afterwards at Brunswick, Me.; M.D.
(B. C. 1831)— overseer B. C 1S65. ^ fflj
1802.— LlXCOLX, Levi— '. of Hon. Levi (II. C. 1772) and Martha-Waldo Lincoln; b. in Worces-
ter, Mass., 25 Oct., 1782; d. there 29 May. 18GS; m. Penelope Wlnslow .Sever of Worcester; atty.- ,1
at-law, 1805: Mem. Mass.- Sen. IS 12; Itepr. of town, 1816-22; Mem. Constitu. Con. IS','0; Lt. Gov.
1823; Asso. Jus. Supr. Ct. 1621; Gov. 1S2S-34; Itepr. in Cong-. 1835-41; Codec, port of Boston, 1841; m
first .Mayor of Worcester, &c. ; LL.D. ( W. C. 182-4, II. C, 1826).
1804. — Sewall, Samuel— s. of Hon. Samuel (II. C 1776) and Abigail-Devereux Scwall; b. ia
Marblehead, Mass., 1 June, 1783; d.in Burlington, Mass., 18 Feb., 18(38; m. 1818, Martha Marrett,
dau. of Rev. John Marrett (II. C. 1703); ord. over Cong. eh. in Burlington, 13 Apr.. 1814, and was
pastor of same for — years: mem. of N. E. His. Gen. Soc; au. of the his. of Wobarn.
1805. — SOHTER, "William Davis— s. of Edward and Mary-Davis Sohier; b. in Boston. Mas3.. 14
Mar., 1767 ; d. at Cohasset, Mass.. 11 June, 1308; m. 1809, Eliza-Amory Dexter, dau. of Dr. And-
rew Dexter (II. C- 1770); atty.-at-law, Boston.
1S05. — NEWELL, Jonathan— s.. of Rev. Jonathan (IT. C. 1770) and Lucy-Eogers Newell; b. in
Stow, Mass., 11 Oct., 1784; d. there 0 Feb., 1863; m. Eunice-Mixer, dau. of Aipheus Bigelo-v
(H. 0. 1810,) of Weston, Mass. ; began prac. rued. In Stow. 1309.
ISOo.— Burroughs, Charles— s. of George and Mary-Fuilerton Burroughs ; b. in Boston, Mass.,
27 Dec. 1787; d. in Portsmouth. X. IT., 5 Mar., 1808: m. 1823, Ann-Kludge, dan. of John Feirce,
Esq., of Portsmouth; rector of St. John's Ch. Portsmouth, 1S09-1857; nearly thirty years Pros, of f
N. IT. Asy. for the Insane; nearly forty years Pre..;, of Portsmo. Atheneuin; Pres. of Genl. Theo. 1
Lib. Boston; D.D. (Colum. Coll. 1833). " |
1810.— Stephens, Thomas— s. of John and Sarah-Davis Stephens: b. in Beverlv, Mass., 11 i
Nov. 1789; d. there 1 Mar., 1868; m. 1814, Kitty, dau. of Nicholas and Mehitable-ilay Thorudike;
atty.-at-law; mem. Mass. legis.
1811. — Hooper, Robert — s. of Robert and Polly-Glover Hooper; b. in Marblehead, Mass., lf>
Nov., 17'.X>; d. in Boston. 5 Mar., 1868; merchant; Pres. of the Boston Bank many years. ( S<'-Q
memoir of him, N. E. His. avo Gen. Re.;, vol. xxii. p. 183-7.;
1811.— Mason", Wm. Powell— s. of Jona. and Susannah-Powell Mason; b. in Boston, 9 Dec,
1791; d. there 4 Dec, 1807; in. 1831, Harriet, dau. of Daniel Dennison Rogers: atty.-at-law.
1812.— IIomans, John— s. of Dr. John (IT C. 1772) and Sarnh-Dalton Unmans; b. in Boston,
17 Sept.j 17'.':'.; d. there 17 April, 1S08; rn. 1810 Caroline Walker ; M.D., 1^15; practised at Worcester
and Brookneid, Mas-.; settled in Boston, 1829,
1812.— LORING, Charles Greely— s. of Hon. Caleb; b. in Boston 2 May, 1794; d. in Beverly,
Mass., 8 Oct.. 1867; ra. (1), 1816, Anna Pierce Brace— (2), 1840, Mary Ann Putnam— (3), 18-^0, Mrs.
Mary Ann Goddard; atty.-at-law; 1837, actuary Mass, Hos. Life Ins. Co.
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IS13. — I)ANA, Samuel Luther — s. of Capt. Luther and Eucy-Glddings Dana: b. in Amherst. N.
H ,11 Julv, 17'X>; d. in Lowell. Mass., 11 Mar., 1808; m. (1), 1820, Ann Theodora, dam of Rev.
joVpbWillard (H. C. 1705), Pies, of H. C— (2), her sis. Augusta; M.D., ISIS, practising in
IVnlthara, .Mass.— and Lowell, 1*33; LL, D. (Am. toll., 18:33) .
l«,i;j. — DEBLOIS, Thomas Amory — s. of Stephen and Elizabeth-Amory Deblois; b. in Boston, 2
IX-c., 17U4; d. in Portland, Me., 14 Sept., 1807; m. Dorcas, dan. of James Deering, of Portland;
B,tty.-at-law, Windham, Me., lslS — and in Portland, thirtv-two years; mem. 3Ie. legis. 1S57; U.
H. utty. for Me., 1848-52; LL. D. (B. C. 1807). (See X. E, II. axoG. Reg., vol. xxii. p. 109.)
1-li — PACKARD, Frederick Adplphus — s. of Rer. Asa (H. (!. 1783) and Ann-Quincy Packard;
I. in Marlborough, Mass , 2,"> Sept., 1701; d. in Phiia., 11 Nov., 1807; m. 1322, Elizabeth-Dwight,
dsa. of Judge John Hooker; atty .rat-law, Springfield, Mass., 1817-29; Ed. of "Sunday School
Union :' publications, Philadelphia, 1829-67.
1S15.— TAYLOE, Benj. Ogle— s. of Col. John Ode Tayloe, of Ya., and Wash. D. C. ; b. in Annap-
olis, Md., 21 -May, 1790; d. in Home. Italy, 25 Feb., 1808; m. (1), 182-1, Julia, dan. of Hon. John D.
Dickenson, of Troy, N. Y.— (2), Phebe Warren, of Troy; attache Am. Legation at Court of St.
James, 1817.
1816. — Oaky, Robert Howard — s. of Samuel and Sarah-Gray Cary; b. in Chelsea, Mass., 17
3rar., 1794; d. there 20 Oct., 1807; m. 1827, Harriet Hussey, of Vassalborough, Me.; M.D., 1820,
and settled in Yassnlborough.
1810.— GRAY, Henry Oaliison — s.of Sylvanus and Charlotte-Gallison Gray; b. in Boston IS June,
1705; d. in Marblehead, Mt:ss., 11 Nov., 1807; m. 1S35, Susan Hooper, dau. of Hon. Robert Hooper
,11. 0. 1811); shipmaster until 1843; Mem. Mass. Sen. 1834.
1818. — Greek, Nathaniel — s. of Nathaniel and Lucy-Starr Green; b. in Shrewsbury, Mass., 31
Aug., 1792; d. there, 23 Aug., 1SG7; m. (1), 1822, Abigail Sewall, dau. of Rev. Samuel Sevvall of
Phippsburg, Me.. — (2), 1841," Jane Baker of Farmington, Me.— (3), 1847, Amanda H olden of
Shrewsbury, Mass. — (4), l>54, Mrs. Daphne Brigham of S.; teacher in Hallowell and Farming-
ton, 3Ie., till 184.5; farmer in Shrewsbury, 1845-07.
1818.— Noyes, George Rappall— s. of "Nathaniel and Mary-Rappall Noyes ; b. in Newburyport.
Mass., 6 Mar.. 1798; d. in Cambridge, Mass., 3 June, ISGS; m. 1828, Eliza Wheeler Buttrick or
Framingham, Mass.: teacher; tutor in H. C. till ly,'7; pastor Unit. oh. in Brookfield, Mass., 1827 j
-.34— and in Petersham, Mass.. 1834-00; Prof, of Orien. Lan. and Sacred Lit. II. C, 1S0O-O8, ( See •
X. E. II. AND G. Reg., vol. xxiii.)
1821.— POPE, Win, H.— s. of William and Crnthia-Stnrgis Pope; b. in co. Bullit, Ky., 23 March,
1803: d. in Louisville, Ky.,20 Oct., 1867; m, 182G, Mary E/dau. of Dr. John Wilson of Louisville;
merchant.
1822.— Huntingdon, Charles Phelps— s. of Rev. Dana (Y. C. 1794) and Elizabeth-Wbiting-
Phelos Huntingdon: b. in Litchfield, Conn., 24 May, 1802; d. in Boston, 30 Jan., 1808; m.(l) Helen ]
S<<phia Mills — (2) 1,8-17, Ellen, dau. of David Green ough of Boston; practised law in Northampton
and Boston, Mass.: Judge of Super. Ct.of co. Suffolk, Mass. j
1823.-*- WATSON, Abraham Andros — s. of Wrn. and Catharine-Lopez Watson: b. in Cambridge, |
Mass., 15 May, 1S00; d. in Boston, 14 June. 1808; m. 1838, Elizabeth P. Ritter; M.D., Boston, J
Mass., 1828-68.
1824. — GREENWOOD, Alfred— 3., of Wm. Pitt and Mary-Langdon Greenwood; b. in Boston, 4
F*-b., 1801; d. in Grantviile, town of Needham, Mass., 20 April, 1808; m. Martha Crocker, dau. of
Ken idim Crocker of Sandwich, Mass. ; pastor of Unit. ch. W. Barnstable, Mass., 1836-40.
1S23.— CUNNINGHAM, Francis~s. of Andrew and Mary-Lewis Cunningham; b. in Boston, 9 1
Mur., 1304; d. in Menton, France, 7 Sept., 1807; m. (1), 1834, Anna C. L. Sullivan, dun. of Hon.
Rich. L. Sullivan— (2), Mary, dau. of John M. Forbes, Esq.; pastor of Unit. ch. in Dorchester j
Mass., 1834; after a few years went to Europe to reside.
1820.— Weld, Stephen Minot— s. of William Gordon and Hannah-Minot Weld; b. in Boston,
29 Sept., 1800; d. in Roxbury, Mass., 13 Dec, 18f>7; m. (1). 1838, Sarah Bartlett Balcb— (2), 1850,
Georgianna Hallet; pria. of priv. sch. in West-Roxbury, 30 years; mem. Mass. Sen. and Gov's j
Council; Overseer of H. C; Pres. Met. Railroad Co. (SeeN.E. H. AND G. Reg., vol. xxii. p. 381.)
1830.— Pitts, Samuel— 3. of Maj. Thomas Pitts of the 4th U. S. Artillery ; b. at Ft. Preble, Port-
land, Me., 1? April, 1810; d. in Detroit, Mich., 20 April, 1S08; at first, atty.-at-law— afterwards a
manufacturer at Detroit.
1S32.— PAGE, Charles Grafton— s. of Capt. Jere. L. and Lucy D. Page; b. in Salem, Mass., 25 ]
Jan., 1S12; d. in Washington, D. C, 5 May, 1*08; m. 1843, Priscilla S. Webster: stud. med. in Bos-
ton, practised in Ya., 1838-40; Prof. ofOhem. Col. Coll., D. C; examiner in Patent OUice most of
the time from 1840-08; volum. coutrib. to seiea. periodicals.
„ 1834— Thachkk, Joseph Stevens Buckminister— s. of Hon. Peter O. (H. C. 1790) and Charlotte
i McDonough Thacher; b. in Boston, 11 May, 1812; d. in Natchez, Miss., 30 Nov., 1867; atty.-at-
law, Boston, till 1S36; then, in Natchez, where he was Judge of the Supreme Ct. of Miss.
1*34.— Gvrdxer, Miles Teel— 3, of Miles and Lydia-Teel Gardner; b. in W. Cambridge, Mass.,
31 Jan., lsOS; d. in Detroit, Mich., 14 July, 1*07; m. (1). 1838, Martha E. Cotting— (2), 1X58, Nanette
B. EUingwood; at first, a teacher in Mass., afterwards a merchant iu Wes. N. Y and Detroit.
1840.— DEVENS, Arthur Lirhgow— *. of Charles and Mary-Lithgow Devens ; b. in Charlestown,
Mass., 27 April, 1821; d. at Nahaut, Mass., 22 Julv, IS-V; mf Agnes II., dau. of Abijah White, of »
>^ utcrtown, Mass.: atty.-at-law, in Waipole, N. H. — Northfield and Ware, Mass.; afterw. agent
of sev. manufacturing corporations, and merchant in Boston.
1840.— Phi.ston, George- Henry— s. of Marshal and Maria-Parker Preston :b. in P.iUeriea, Mass.,
* -June, 1825 ; d. in Boston. 29 May, labs: m. 1850, Catharine Rogers, dau. of Jas. K. Faulkner of
Biikrica; atty.-at-law in Boston. i
Ws.~ Baker, Barley-, s. of Henry Felt (II. C. 1815) and Carolihe-Boit Baker; b. in Boston, 23
•July, is.-; • (p jn Jfew-Orleans, 3 Oct., 18(58; book-keeper iu the Harnden-Express office, and after-
Wards agent of an Ins. Co., in On., Ohio.
1*4*-~Stone, Jonathan Coolidg" — s. of Ebenezer and Fanny-Coolidgc Stone; b. in Newbury -
P°*"ti U.nz3., 23 Oct., k>20, d. there's April, 1808; in com. pursuits in Singapore and California, till
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1*59: studied med. and then connec. with Bellevue Hog. and the institu. on Blackwell's Islam!-.
afterw. asst. surg. in army, at "Washington; begun priv.prac. in N. Y.; 1804-08 settled in Wtat
Farms, N. Y.
1840.— Hinckley, William Sturgis— s. of William Sturgis and Charlotte Illsley-Andrews Hinck-
ley; b. in Hingham, Mass., 28 April, 1830; d. in Boston 15 Nov., 1567; merchant in Boston.
1831.— ^Habersham, Alexander Telfair— a. of Robert and Mary Butler-Habersham Habersham ;
b. in Savannah, Ga., 23 April, 1830; d. there 19 Mar., 1808; after grad. trav. in Europe; subse-
quently merchant in Savannah.
1852.— Dan a, Charles Francis— s. of Francis W. and Anna Finney-Houlton Davis ; b. in Boston
6 Sept., 1830; d. there 10 Oct., 1*07; atty.-at-law, Boston; member of Gov. Council, 1800-7.
1852.— Kkjg, Benjamin Flint— s. of Daniel Putnam (II. C. 1S23) and Sarah-Flint King; b. in
Danvers, nowPeabody, Mass., 12 Oct., 1831; d. in Boaton, 24 Jan., 1808; m. 1854,Abbie J. Farwell
of Concord, Mass.; atty.-at-law, Boston.
1853.— Bartlet, Gordon— s. of Stephen and Mary Gordon-Phimmer Bartlett; b. in Eastport,
Me., 10 Feb., 1833; d. in Salem, Mass., 21 Dec, 18<07; teacher in Lynn and Salem, Mass.; afterw.
merchant, Boston.
1853. — Cunningham, William Henry — s. of Charles and Boxalina-Dabney Cunningham; b. in
Boston, 18 Jan., 1832; d. there 20 Sept.", 1SG7; merchant, Boston.
1S56. — HOSJIER. Henry Zelotes — s. of Zelotes and Louisa-Lawrence Hosmer; b. in Boston, 1
Aug., 1834; d.in Beloit,"Wis., 18 July, 1807; farmer in Beloit; sergt. in co. B, 40th regt. Wis.
vols., lbOl.
1S57.— Hale, Joseph Augustine— s. of Joseph (H. C. 1828) and Helen L.-Gookin Hale; . in
Pawtucket, Mass., 2 Dec, 1835; d. in Badenweiler, Black Forrest, So. Germany, IS Sept., 1867;
after grad. preceptor of Bristol Academy, Taunton, Mass.; from about 1859 to 1800; usher in Public
Latin School, Boston.
1802.— HlCKXING, Charles Edward— s. of Charles and Eliza Brown-Edes Hickling; b. in Rox-
bury, Mass., 24 April, 1841; d. there 17 Dec, 1807; sergt. of co. B, 45th regt. Mass. vols, (cadet
regt.), and served under Gen. Foster, in X. C.
1804.— Davis, Constant Freeman— s. of Rear-Admiral Charles Henry and Harriet Blake-Mills
Davis; b. in Cambridge, Mass., 22 Nov., 1843; d. in the harbor of Rio Janeiro, S. A., l2L>ec, 1807;
proctor, H. C; LL.B. H. G. Law School, 1800; secy, to his father, 1807.
1801.— Odell, William Albert— s. of Jacob and Hannah-Jenkins Udell; b. in Durham, N. H.,
11 Nov. 18-10; d. in Dover, X. H., IS Dec., 1807; atty.-at-law in N. H., 1807.
1865. — Leeds, Nathaniel Cooper — s. of Daniel Davenport and Elizabeth Leeds; b. in Boston,
24 June, 1863; d.in Cambridgeport, Mass., 4 Dec 1807; for a short time, in 1865, in employ of
Sanitary Commission; uflorw. sub. master in Elliot High School, Jamaica-Plain, Mass.
1806.— Carpenter. Francis Augustus — s. of Edson and Sarah Reed-Jones Carpenter; b. in
Foxborougu, Mass., 20 May, 1843; d. there 7 Dec, 1507; studying law.
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1811.— Cop.ser, Enoch— ?. of David and Ruth-Blaisdell Corser; b. in West Boscawen (now
Webster), X. H.. 27 Jan., 1787; d. in Boscawen, 17 June, 1808: rn. 1817, Sully Gerrish of Boscawen;
teacher in Danvers, Mass., 1811-14 ; preached successively in Middleton, Mass.— Colebrook, Loudon,
Meredith, Sanborhton-Bridge, Xorthtield and Plymouth, N. H. — Lyndon, Yt.— Effingham, Bosca-
wen and Loudon, N. If., Cong. chs.
1811. — Hitchcock, Calvin— s. of Capt. Ileli and Phena-Goodell Hitchcock; b. in Westminister,
Yt., 25 Oct., 1787; d.in Wrentham, Mass., 3 Dec, 1807; m. 1817, Elizabeth Russell Stevens of
Newport, R. I. : pastor of Cong. chs. successively in Newport, R. L, 1815-20 — Randolph, Mass.,
1821-31— and Wrentham, Mass.; several of his sermons and other writings have been published;
D.D. (M. C. 1841).
1811.— Linslev, Joel Harvey— s. of Joel and Lavina-Gilbert Linsley;b. in Cornwall, Vt., 15
July, 17M); d. in Greenwich, Conn., 22 Mar., 1808; m. (1) Mrs. Phebe-Ilenderson Smith of Milton,
Yt.— (2) 1800, Mrs. Hannah-Miner Thompson of Sharon, Conn,; taught school and read law till
he became tutor M. C. Aug., 1813; atty.-at-law, Middlebury, Yt., 1815-22; elected Prof, of Anc.
Lang. M. C. 1817; at And.Theo. Sein. part of 1821; settled as pastor of Cong, ch.in Hartford, Conn.,
1824-32— and of Park St. ch. Boston, 1832-35 ; Pres. of Marietta Coll., O., 1835-45 ; next two years in
serv. of Soc. fur Pro. Colleg. Ed. at the West; settled over ch. in Greenwich, 1547-08; D'.D. (M.
C. 183?).— (jfee X. E. H. and G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 475.)
1812.— Hall, Friend Mabel— s. of Abraham Hall; b. in Guilford, Conn., 16 Jan., 1787: d.6Aug.,
1808.
1814.— FOOTE, Calvin: b. in Colchester, Conn., 1 Mar., 1700; d. in Brooklyn, N. Y., 19 Jan., 1S0S;
pastor of Cong. chs. in Southwiek, Last Long-Meadow, Feeding-Hills and West Granville,
Mass.: afterwards in serv. of Am. Tract. Soc in Eastern and Southern X. Y.
1820. — Thompson, Daniel Pierce — s. of David and Rebecca-Parker Thompson, and gr. son of
Daniel Thompson (cousin of Count liumfbrd), who fell in the skir. at Lexington. His mother
was a descend- of Master Ezekiel Cheever; !>. in Charlestown, Mass., 1 Oct., 1790; d. in Montpelier,
Yt., 0 June, 1808; m. 1831, a dau. of E. K. Robinson of Chester, \'t.; tutor in Ya.; then aclm. to
the Bar: atty.-at-law, Montpelier, Vt, 1824: Reg. of Prob. 1825-33; Judge of Prob. 1837-40, and
1841-2; clerk of leg. of Vt., "1830-33, and 1S34-G; clerk of the county, 1S43-5; secy, of State (Vt.)
1853 ;a'u. of May Martin, or the Money Diggers; The Green Mountain Beys; Lode Amsden, or
the Village- .Schoolmaster •■/ The Hangers, or the 'Tory's Daughters compiled Laws of Yt.; and ed.
of a newspaper.
1824.— Watkins. Balden Alexander— 9. of Vine and Sarah-Alexander Watkins; b. in Ashford,
Conn., 23 Mar., 1799 ; d. 22 Aug., 18(58.
1S25.— Martin, Job Henry: d. in Ftica, X. Y., 25 Jan., 1868; stud, at Princton, Theo. School;
settled as pastor of a Coug. ch. in Fdgurtown, Mass., 1828 — and in city of X. Y. 1830-40, excepting
two years spent at Haverhill, 2Iass.
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js.7— Wild, John; b. in Dorchester, Mass., June, 1803; d. in Alexandria, Va., 10 Feb., 18(38;
gtnd. at And. Theo. Sem. 1831; pastor of Cong, chs. in Grafton, Mass.— Conway, N. II. — Ful-
mouth Topsham and Brewer, Me. — and in California; teacher in Deposit and Stamford, N. Y.
Isas.— TOWEB, David Bates— nephew of the late Pres. of M. Col!.; b. in Cohasset, Mas3., in
I.S*«;d. in Cambridge, Mass., 20 July, 1SC8; taught in pub. schools, Boston, till 1840; Supdt. Ins.
f..r the Blind, Phila., 1841 — a few years after returned to Boston, and taught private Latin
fcichooI;prof. of Mat a. and Regent Uni. of St. Louis, 1859-61; after that taught priv. school in
j lJustou.
1830 — NewburY, .Samuel— s. of Samuel and Jamasin-Bishop Newbury; b. in Panton, Vt., 3
*\fv., 1&02 ; d, in Di.ibuq.ub, hi., >7 Mar., 1863 : m. Mary Ann Sargeant, dau. of Dr. Erustus Sargeant
oi' Lee, Mass.. aad gr. gr. dau. of Key. John Sargeant, first mis. to Stockbridge Indians ; pastor of
Coug. ch. Rutland, 6.. 1831: iu serv. of A in. S. S'. Union, two years; agent Am. Ed. Soc. four > ears ;
home mis. Peru, Ind., tin -t-e years ending Aug., 1838; priu. of White Pigeon Branch Uni. Mich.,
IStei; pastor of ch. in Allegan, Midi., 18±2; nmght in Jackson and became Pres. of Board of Ed. of
Mich.; prin. of Normal School in Ypsilanti, Mich.; agent Am. Tract Soc, Boston, 16(55.
1S30.— BCEL, Alexander Woodruff— s. of Ezekiel Bu'el; b. in Castleton, Vt., Dec, 1813; d. in
Detroit, Alien., 19 April, 1808; m. (1) Arm Ackley; taught, in West Rutland, Vt., 1830-1; Fort
Covington, N. Y., 1831-2; Castleton, Vt., 1833-4; atty.-at-law, Detroit, Mich., 1834; he was success-
ively dep. reg. of Prob-j city-atty.; member of the 'leg.; prosecuting atty. co. Wayne; Speaker
Mich. House'of Kep.; mem. of Congress; and mem. of State legis.; au. of an address before 2sew-
Lag. Soc. of Detroit, Speeches and Reports, published. J
1833.— Martes, George— s. of William B. and Roxanna-Bell Martin: b. in Middlebury, Vt., ]
1815.: d. in Detroit, MicL., 15 Dec, 1807; m. 1840, JuliaA. Taylor of Grand Rapids, Mich.; tutor iu ;
Va., 1-S53: attv.-at-law, 1830, in Grand Rapids; Chief Justice of the State, 1857-08.
1833.— BABOOCiv, Hiram Alien— s. of Silas and Rachel-Allen Babcock; b. iu Essex, Vt., 1-1, j
April, 1802; d. in Wayne, <>.. i June, 18CS; m. 1837, Eliza P. Andrews, of Wayne; grad. at Lane'
Theo. Sem. 1830; preached successively in Hinckley and Peninsula, O. — then in Western Penn. —
and Wayne, O.
1S37.— Warner, William; b. in Pittsford, Vt., 1812; d. in Quincy, 111., 20 July, 1808; precep. of
Gram.. School, co. Addison, Vt., 1837-3; stud, theology two years j'Treas. Uni. of Vt., 1843-9; also
Treas. Vt. Cen. It. P..; resident of Detroit. Mich., 1855-08; mem. of Mich. Legisla. 1600, '02, and
>6G; engaged in lumber aad iron-foundry business.
1846.— Sawyer, Levi. Parsons ; b. in Stockbridge, Vt., 11 Nov., 1S19; d. in Nashua, N. IE, 29 j
April, 1808 : precep. Royalton (Vt.), Academy, 1840-7; of Nashua Academy several years; mem. of
N. H. legisla. two years ; physician in Nashua.
Trinity College.1
1847.— Faxox. Ebenezer; d, in Baltimore. Md., S March, 1808, aged 43; an architect by prcfes- I
sion; a mau of scientific tastes, and well read in the many branches of his art.
1849.— HYER, Louis ; d. iu Pensacola, Fla. (Ids native place), Feb., 1858; atty.-at-law.
Tufts College.1
1800.— Porter, Elam— s. of Benjamin and Rachel Porter: b. in Hartford, Vt., , 1837; d.
Ln Angola, 0., — Dec, 1807, one of the victims of the railroad accident; atty.-at-law.
1803.— Lyox, Henry— s. of William and JuliaA. Lyon; b. in Needham, Mass., , 1841; d.
i in Cuba, — , 1808 ; merchant.
University of Vermont.1
1819.— SAWYER, Gamaliel Bradford; d. in Burlington, Vt., 10 July, 1808, aged 07.
1*41.— Buckley, Daniel Booth; d. in Burlington, Vt., 3 Juue 1808, aged 40.
1S53. — KELLOGG, George Dimon; d. in Peru, N. Y., 9 June. 1808, aged ."JO.
Lxie.— Hale, Percival Edwards; d. in Columbia, S. C, 1805, aged 29,
| Wesleyan Uniyetisity.
1S39.— Jonxsox, Herman Merrills ; b. in the County of Ostogo, N. Y., 25 Nov.. 1815 ; d. in Car-
lisle, Pa., 5 April, 1808; Prof. Auc. Lan. St. Charles Coll. Mo., 1839-42— in Augusta Coll. Ky., ]
1842-44— in Ohio, Wes. Uni., 1844-50; Prof, of Phil, and Eng. Lit. in Dick. Coll., 1850-00; Pres. of
the last and Prof, of Mural Sci., 1S60-8; au. of ed. of the Clio of Herodotus, 1850; engaged upou j
a Iiible commentary, and a work of synonyms; freq, contrib. to Meth. Quar. Review; LL.D.
(Dick. Coll.); 1>.D. (O. Wes. Uni. 18.32).
18-11.— Daxi els, 3Iorgar. Koyal ; b. in Windsor, Conn., 14 May, 1816; d. in Hartford, Conn., 22
August, 1^07; architect in Hartford.
.2851.— Brooks, Ormando Nelson; d. in California, — Feb., 1807; teacher, then pastor of M. E.
ch*. in It. I.. Coun. and California.
1851— COLE, Edwin Halsey: b. in Chatham, Conn., 18 April, 1827; d. in Iowa, 10 July, 1859;
teacher in Sem. Amenia, N. Y.
1^7.— Nichols, Monroe; b. in Thompson, Conn., , 1834; d. in St. Paul, Minn., 17 Jan.,
1S6J ; taught at Dudley and Webster, Mass., till late war began, then raised a co. of Conn. vols. ;
com; Lt. Col. ; wa« wounded in battle of Win. Va. ; confined in Libby prison; discharged; in serv.
Ct Sanitary Com. in N. C ; mem. of Conn, legis. ; removed to Minn. 1805.
1865.— ftiCHsrAN-, Win. Henry; b. in the county of Salem, N. J., 3 Sept., 1843; d. in St. Louis,
«<>., Iftf Jan., 1808; pursued law studies iu Albany Law School; practised iu Leavenworth, Kansas;
afterwards in at. Louis.
_. * Partial reports,
Vol. XXIII. 8*
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90 Necrology of New-England Colleges. [January W
Yale College.
1795.— Di T, Jeremiah— s. of Rev. Jeremiah ( Y. C. 1756) and Abigail Noble, wid. of Rev. Silvarius
Osborn; b. in New-Preston, Conn., 3 Aug., 1773; d. in New-Haven, Conn., 22 Aug., 1667; m. (i)
1805, Martha Sherman, dati. of Hon. Roger Sherman — (2) 1811, Olivia Jones of Hartford, Conn.;
Tutor in Wins. Coll. 174)6-8; 1'rof. Math, and Nat. Phil., Yale Coll. 1803; Pres. of the same, 1817-1
40; au. of a large no. of text-books in Math, and Nat. Phil., and of some treatises in Metaphysics;
LL.D. (W. C. and M. C. 1817); D.D. (U. C. 1818, and II. C. 1831).
1796.— Sillimax, Gold Selleck—s. of Gold Selleck Silliman (Y. C. 1752), and gr. son of Judge
Ebenezer Silliman (Y. C. 1727): b. in Fairfield, Conn., 26 Oct., 1777; d. in Brooklyn, N". Y.,3 June.
1608; m. 1801, Hepsa Ely, dau. of David Ely, D.D. (Y. C. 1769) ; ■ atty.-at-law,' Newport, R. I., till
1815; afterw. resident in N. Y. and Brooklyn.
1799.— Chapmax, Ezekiel Jones— s. of Dea. Wm. and Caroline-Jones Chapman, of Sayhrook,
Conn.; b. in that town 13 Aug., 1781; d. in Oneida-Lake, N. Y., 1 Aug., 1806; m. (1) 1804, Palmyra
Adams of Brookiield, N. Y. — (J), Tryphena Clark, of Lebanon, N. Y. ; from Oct., 1801 till near close
of his life, he preached chiefly in the State of N. Y.; au. of a vol. of crit. and explan, notes on the
New-Testament.
1S03-— Hall, George "Washington— s. of Abner and Phebe-Percival Hall; b. in East-Had.lam.
Conn.. 29 July, 1782; d. in Troy, N. Y., 24 Feb., 1808; m. (1) 1804, Mary Deming of Wethersfiekb
Conn.— (2) 1819, Harriet Nichols, of Boston— (3) 1828, Emily Orne, of Lynnfield, Mass.— (4) 1*42.
Amelia Warner, of City of N. Y.; about 1805, settled over -Pres. ch. in Cherry- Valley, N. Y.;
Chaplain in war of 1812 ; "in 1815, taught in Ga., and the two fol. yrs. in Boston— 1818, opened
school in Harlem, city of N. V.— 1819, taught in S. C— 1621, in city of N. \'.; 1629, farmer in N.
J.; resident for the last 30 years at Ballston Spa., N. Y.
1605. — Beardsley, Nehemiah Beach ; b. in Stratford, Conn., 20 June, 1780; d. in Somers, Conn.»
28 Feb., 1868; home mis. in Maine fr. 1600-16 ; settled over Cong. ch. in Chester, Conn., 1816; pastor
of Cong. ch. in Union, Conn., 1824-31.
1807.— Root, Samuel— s. of Ephraim (Y. C. 1782) and Eunice Iiootjb. in Hartford, Conn., 22
Mar., 1783; d. there 21 May, 1S68; read law, but became a farmer in West-Hartford.
1808.— Battell, Charles Isaac— s. of Wm. and Sarah-Buckingham Battell; b. in Torringford,
Conn., 25 July, 1789; d. in Cleveland, O., 12 April, 1S68; atty.-at-law in V\res. N. Y,, early part of
life; 1^19, remov. to Springfield, lnd. ; mem. of Legis. 1621 and 1622; 1623-66, resident "of Gran-
ville, Ind. ; Judge Cir. Court.
1810.— Ellsworth, William Wolcott— s. of Oliver Ellsworth, 2d Chief. Jus. of the U. S. ; b. in
Windsor, Conn., 10 Nov., 1791; d. in Hartford, Conn., 16 Jan., 1868; m. 1813. Emily, dau. of Noah
Webster; atty.-at-law, 1313-29; mem. of Congress 3 terms; Gov. of Conn., 1638, '39,'40, '41; Judge
of the Super. Court and Supreme Court of Errors, from 1647, till he was 70 years old ; Prof, of Law,
(Trinity Coll. 1827-68) ; LL.D. (Uni. of N. Y. 1836).
1811. — Bexxett. Milo Lyman; b. in Sharon. Conn., about 1790; d. in Taunton, Mass., 7 July,
1368; atty.-at-law, Burlington, Yt.; Jus. of Supr. Court of Yt., 1839-59; LL.D. (Dart. Coil. 1851).
1813.— Derixg, Nicoil Havens— 3. of Sylvester and Esther Sarah-Havens Dering of Shelter
Island, N. Y\; b. there 1 Jan., 1791; d. in Utica, N. Y., 19 Dec, 1667; m. (1) 1826, Frances Hunt-
ingdon, of Rome, N. Y.— (2) 1^47, Sarah H. Strong of city of N. Y.; M.D. College of Plyys. and
Surgs., N. Y\, 1817; in prac. in N. Y., 1817-43; removed to Rome in 1643— and to Utica, N. Y., in
1813. — Mather, Hiram Foot— s. of Gibbons and Hannah-Foot Mather; b. in Colchester, Conn.,
13 Feb., 1796, d. in Chicago, 111., 12 July, 1868; m. (1) 1621, .Sarah Ann Hyde— (2) Mary P. Cole,
both of Auburn. N. Y. — <3) 16-57, Mrs. Anna T. Norton; read theol. two years, then law; atty.-at-
law, Elbridge, N. Yr., 1819-44; mem. State Senate, 1626-32; remov. to Niles, Mich., 1S44, and to
Chicago, LU., 16.33.
1814. — Lord, Daniel— s. of Dr. Daniel and Phebe-Cravy Lord; b. in Stonington, Conn., Deo.,
1794; d. in city of N Y., 4 Mar., 1866: m. 1818, Susan, dau. of Lockwood De Forest, Esq., of ST.
Y.; ad. to the Bar in that city 1817, and devoted ali his life to his profession, reaching great
distinction.
1314.— Stark, James Langdon — s. of Jedediah Hyde and Abigail-Camp Stark; b. in Salisbury,
Conn., 12 Oct., 1792; d. in Halifax, Yt., 14 Mar., 1808; atty.-at-law; mem. of totate Assemb.; Judge
Co. Court.
1815. — Clarke, Edwards— s. of Jabez and Anrie Clarke; b. in Windham, Conn.. — Feb., 1796;
d#. there 8 Mar., 1863; m. 27 May, 1623, Harriett, dau. of S;uuuel Perkins of Windham; atty.-at-
law; Judge eo. Windham Court.
1815.— Holmes, Isaac Edward— s. of John Bee and Elizabeth Holmes ; b. in Charleston, S. C,
6 April, 1796; d. tiiere 2-i Feb., 1867; atty.-at-law'; mem. of Cong. 1838-50; resid.in San Francisco,
1850-4; Charleston. 1854-56; &au Francisco, 1850-01; Charleston, 1861-07.
1815.— Paixtkr. Alexis— s. of Thomas; b. in West-Haven, Conn., 24 Nov., 1794; d. there 19
Oct., 18t".7; m. 1825, Maria, dau. of D. W. McMahon of New-Miiforu, Conn.; atty.-at-law, teacher
and merchant, successively.
1816.— Thurstox, Asa; b. in FUchburg, Mass., 12 Oct. 1767; d. in Honolulu, 11 Mar., 1868; m*
1819, Lucy Goodale of Marlboro', Mass, ; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1619; next forty years Mis. 8and.
Islands; instr. of two Kings; translated Bible into Hawaiian dialect.
1817.— IIawley, Isaac Augustus — s. of Rev, Stephen (Y. C. 1759) of Woodbridge, now Bethany,
Conn.; b. 1 June, 1797; d. Geneva, N. Y., 25 Sept., 1667; teacher in Ya. till 1628; after that
farmer in eo. Tompkins. N. Y.
18 IS.-— Mil' hell, William— s. of John and Abigail- Waterhouse; b. in Chester, Conn., 19 Dec
1793; d. Corpus-Christi, Texas j i Aug., 1667; in. Mary, dau. of Amos and Elizabeth Beldeu of
Carmel, N. Y.; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1621; lub. in N. W. N. Y.— Newtown, Conn.— Rutland,
Yt. : Agt. Yt.. N\ Y. and N. J. State Colo. Socs.; set. over Pres. ch. in Corpus-Christi, 1858-67.
1618.— S'ELDEX, Richard-Ely; b. 13 June, 1797: d. at Hadlyme, Conn., 3 Mar., 1808; m. Eliza,
dau. of Judge Wm. Lyude ofSaybrook, Conn.; farmer.
1819.— Auell, Janies— s. of James; b. ia Norwich, Conn.; d. inOswego, N. Y., 7 May, 1808. aged
1 869.] Necrology of New-England Colleges. 91
T.v m. L. G. Bonge of Clinton, jr. Y., 5 Mar., 1828; grad. And. Tlieo. Sem. 1S22; pastor of Pres.
chs Oswego and Oxford, and D. Ref, ch. Chittenango, N. Y.
jt4l9. Chapin, Edward— only s. of Calvin Chap-in, D.D. and Jerusha-Edwards Chapin, dau.
of (second) Jona. Edwards; b. in Wethersiield, Conn.-, ly Feb., 1799; d. in York, Pa., 17 March,
loOtj; in. Sarah McGrath of York, 1840; atty.-atdaw.
1821.— BAMET, Sanford Jacob; d. co. Loudon, Ya., 1SG6, aged 68 years; m. Anna Maria Mason
Gryiues, of CO. King George, Ya., 1844; atty.-at-law; farmer"
1822.— DEXOS, Simeon Field ; s. of Win. and Mary-Field Dixon ; b. in Enfield, Conn., 1S01 ; d. in
Cambridge, Mass., 8 April, 1807; atty.-at-law ; resid. at Hartford, Conn.— -City of N. Y. — Cam-
bridge, Mass.; au. treatise on the Laic of Subrogation (Philadelphia, lb»'.-j).
1824,— Hall, Willis; tr, in Granville, N.T., 1 April, ISOlj d. in City ofN. Y., 14 July 1SGS; atty/
at-law, Mobile, 1827-31— City of N. Y'., 1831-38; atty.-genl. of the State of N. Y". one year, lee. in
law-school, Saratoga.
1S24. — Nichols, John Cutler— s. of Isaac and Abigail-Cutler Nichols: b.in W. Brookfteld, Mass.,
17 Nov., 1801; d. in Lyme, Conn., 8 Jan., 18G8; m. Lucy W. A. Grosvenor of Brooktield, Mass.,
18.14; grad. Yale Theo. Dept.; mis. in Canada; pastor of Cong. chs. in Stordligton and Lebanon,
Conn.; teacher in Lebanon and Lyme.
1825.— CaKPEXTEK, Eber : b. in Vernon, Conn., 24 June 1800; d. in Boston, Mass., 21 Oct., 1867;
m. Narcissa Lyman of York; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1828; pastor of Cong. ch. York, Me., and
Stockbridge, Mass. : ed. of Xatl. Preacher, 185:5-7.
1825. — HooKJEK, Wcrthington — s. of .Judge John and Sarah-Dwight Hooker ; b. in Snringfield,
Mass., 3 Mar., 1806; d. in New Haven, Conn., 6 Nov. 1807: m. (1), 1830, Mary Ingersull of Spring-
field, Mass.— (2), Henrietta, dau. of Gov. H. W. Edwards; M.D. (H. C. 1829); prac. in Norwich,
Conn.; Prof, of Theo. and Prac. of 3Ied. Y. C. 1852-67; au.of val. text-books. Sec.
1825.— Peuk.i>">, Benjamin — s. of Benj. (Y. C. 1785), formerly of Norwich, Conn.; b. in Camden,
S. C, 12 May, 1803; d. in ivirkwood, S. C, 24 Feb., 1868; planter.
1825.— Pl'XCHOX, Edward Eiliott; b. in Brimheld?, Mads.; d. in HuntsTille, Ala., 24 June, 1SGS,
aged 63; teacher.
1826.— Seymour, David Lowrey—s. of A shbel and Mary-Lowrey Seymoar; b. in Wethersficld, f
Conn., 2 Dec. , 1803 ; d. In Lanesborough, Mass., 11 Oct., 1867; m. Maria I.., dau. of Sheldon C.
Curtis, Esq. (Y.-C. 1807), of Lanesborough, 1837; tutor in Y. C. 1828-30; atty.-at-law ; judge; i
Hep. in Congress, 1843-45 and 1851-53 ; LL.D. (Ham. C. 1SG6).
1828.— Case, Joel Titus ; b. in Ohio : d. in Victoria, Texas, 10 June, 1868, aged 65; ed.in Mobile,
Ala., and Galveston, Texas: gee. journalist Santa Fe Ex., and cap. and impr. three inos. in
chains ; sub. preacher in Pros. ch. (O. S.) in Texas ; teacher.
1829.— LAXXEAU. John Francis; b. in Charleston, 3. C, 14 Aug., 1800: d. in Marietta, Ga., 7
Oct., 1807; grad. Theo. 8em. Princeton Col.; mis. in Syria, i&'>5-45; pastor of sev. Pres. chs. in Ca.
1831.— Strong, Newton Doming— s. of Rev. Wm. L. Strong' (Y. C. 1802) and Harriet-Deming
Strong; b. in Sorners, Conn., 17 Oct.; 1809; d. in St. Louis, Mo.~, 8 Aug .-1866; in. 1846, Matilda K.
Edwards, of Alton, HI.; tutor in Y. C. 1834-5; atty.-at-law in Alton, 111. — lieading, Pa., and St.
Louis, Mo. |
1833. — Whites:©, Alexander Backus — s. of Nathan aud Lydia-Backus Whiting; b. in Canaan,
N. Y'., 8 Mar., 1814: d.in city of N. Y. 2 May, 1868; m. Matilda A. Church of Fort-Hamilton, N.
Y.; grad. Yule Med. School', 1830; phys. to Bellevue Hospitai, City of N. Y., 1841; health officer of
that port, 1847.
1835. — Davis. Samuel P.odney — b. in Chatham, Conn., 20 Sept., 1S09; d. in Englishtown. N. J.j
20 April, 1868; m. (i) Mary Fairchild of Stockbridge, Mass.— (2) Julia A. Peed ol N. Y.; ordained
Cong, evang., 1853; teacher sub. in Conn., N. Y., ^S.J., and O. ]
1836.— Carter, Josiah Mason— s. of Ebenezer and Khoda; b. in New-Canaan, Conn., 19 June,
1813; d. in Norwalk. Conn., 22 Mar., 1868; m. 1841, Julia A. Ayres, of New-Canaan, Conn.; atty.-
at-law in City of N. Y., and in Norwalk; Speaker House of lieps. Conn, leg.; State atty. for co.
Fairfield, Conn. : cand. for Lt. Gov.
1836.— Higble', Daniel— s. of Abraham and Ann; b. in Jamaica, L. I., 8 Feb., 1815: d.in Spencer-
Springs, >. . Y-, 21 Oct., 1867 ; ei. ( 1) 184o, Harriet A. Sayre— (2) 18-39, Augusta A. Richards, both of
Newark, N. J.; grad. Princeton Theo. Sem. 1839; pastor in Mt. Pleasant, Pa.— W. Mihord, N. J.
—Sparta and WaatungtonviLLe, N. Y\, Pres. chs.
1837.— Goodrich, Chaunce-— ?. of Prof. Chauncey A. (Y. C, 1810) and Julia- Webster Goodrich,
dau. of Dr. Noah Webster; b. in Middletown, Conn., 20 duly, 1817 ;d. New-Haven, Conn., 27 Mar.,
1868; tutor in Ya.; settled over Cong, ch, in Maiden, Mass., 1843-47*-~Waterbury, Conn., 1849-56;
after that.eng. on Webster's Die. aud other works; Secy. New-Haven Colo. Hist. Soc.
1837.— PLiMP'fox, Silas Fisher; b. iu Foxborough, Mass., 26 Aug., 1812; d. in Boston, Mass., 22
April, 1867; LL.B. (H. L. School 1839); atty.-at-law, Boston.
1847.— Packer, Edward Griffin; d. in city of N. Y., 30 Mar., 1868, aged 42; atty.-at-law, Boston,
1640-61; mem. of House and Senate, Mass' leg.; capt. on staff of Geiil. Butler; Adgt.-Gen. and
chief of staff to Genl. Martindale; sub. settl. in city of N. Y".; au. of " The Golden Aye of Am.
Oratory » (Boston, 1857), and " Reminiscences of iiufus Choate " (N. Y'., 1860).
1848.— Tyler, Edwin— s. of Edwin ; b. in Brooklyn, Conn., 6 Dec, 1827; d. in Oakland, Cal., 21
June, 1868; eng. in mining, assaying, &c.
1849.— Murray, Washington— s. of James B. and Maria-Bronson Murray; b. in citv of N. Y.f
7 July, 1828; d. there 19 Sept., 1867; m. 1856, Eliza B. \Y. Dana of Boston, Mass.; LL.ii. (H. L. S.
1851) , atty.-at-law, city of N. Y.
1853.— Gp.OUT, Alfred— s. of Nathan and Ruthey-Daniels Grout; b. in Sherboru, Mass., 3 Sept.,
1830; U. in Sherborn, M July, I860; atty.-at-law, Boston, 1861.
1855.— Harmar, Josiah William— grd. son of Hon. James Lanman (Y~. C. 17.88), and of General
Josian Harmar: b. in Phila., 23 Nov., 1&34; drowned otl'Mt. Desert, Me., 24 July, 1&07 ; grad. Yale
Law School; atty.-at-law, Fhila., 1861 ; ser. in 1st l'hila. Arty., 1663.
1856.— BARKER, George Pavson— s. of Hon. Geo. P. Barker of Buffalo. N, Y.; b. in Norwich,
Conn., 24 Dec, 1335; d. there 28 Jan., 1808- atty.-at-law, 1S50, Buffalo,
92
Marriages.
[January,
1856.— TCB3TBB, "William Elisha— s. ofElisha; b. in Northampton, Mass., 0 Dec, 1&34; d. there
26 Jan., lo<;s; m. 18G3, Mary A. Clary of Northampton; atty.-at-law, lSo'J; Keg. of Prob. and Insol,
Cts., ISO 1-3; clerk of Sup. and Supr. Jud. Cta. lsOi.
1857. — MATS' 'X, Lewis Emmons; b. in Simsbury, Conn., 24 Sept., 1838: d. in Lyons, France, 21
June, 1S6S; m. 18G2, Helen M. duu. of Walter 1\ Flanders of Milwaukee, Wis. ; entered Col. from
Oswego, N. Y.; grad. And. Theo. Sem. 1801; settled over Cong. chs. Racine, Wis., lsCl— Madison,
Wis., lsO-i — Chicago, 111., 1*00.
1857.— Morton, Joseph Lyman — s. of Moses and Sophia A. -Partridge Morton ; b. in Hatfield,
Mass., 15 Nov., 1833; d. in Waukegan, 111., 7 Dec, 1807; m. Sophia H. Hyndshaw, of Morristown,
N. J.: attv.-o.Maw, city of N. Y,, 1S0O; grad. Princeton Theo. Sem.; settled over Cong. chs. Pitts-
field, N. H. and Waukegan, ill.
1853.r-JoilNSON, Chaile.i Napoleon— s. of Sheldon C. and Susan K.-Stoddard Johnson; b. in
Derb,T (now Scy mour), Conn., 14 Mar., 1829; d. in New-Haven, Conn., 12 Nov., 1*0?; atty.-at-Uuv,
1859. "
1862.— G.VXDY, William Wilson— b. in Phila., 17 Oct., 1S40; d. in city of N. Y., 15 July, 1SG8.
1862.— Rcrvyp, Charles Henry— s. of Chauncey and Susan-Dickinson Kowe; b. in Farmington,
Conn., 3 Mar., 1841; d. La Galveston, Texas, 4 Sept., 1SG7; M.D. (Y.C. lfctH); asst. surg. Ibth regt.
Conn, vols.; after close of the war asst. surg. 17th U. S. Infantry.
1862.— Thayer, Henry- Wolcott— s. of Obadiahjb. in Middletown, N. J., 10 Oct., 1841; d. in
New-Orleans, La.. 16 Aug., 1807 ; Lt. iu 14th regt. N. Y. Cav.; pro. Capt. after storming^ Port
Hudson; 1604 Lt. 2d N. Y. Vet. Cav.; Acting Ord. officer; chair, bd. registrars Sabine. Parish, La.
1804.— Parke, Julius Leonard— s. of Hudson and Ann-Leonard Parke; b. in Mt. Vernon, lnd.,
20 Mar., 1843; d. in Charleston, S. C, 29 April, 1808; studied successively in'Gottingen, Tubingen.
Pari? and New York: M.D. 1808, eitv of N. Y.; transl. of German treatise on Pathology.
1804.— Wcsxs, Albert Smith— s. of Alfred P. of Chicago, 111.; b.in Phila., 15 Dec, 1842: d. there
17 July, 1807 ; atty.-at-law Chicago, 111., 1800.
1865.— Bulkley, Tuzar— s. of Tuzar and Frances M.; b.in Catskiil, N. Y., 27 April, 13-40; d.
there 28 Nov., 1807.
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIAGES.
Allen=Loring. — In Newburvport, Ms.,
30 June, 1868, Prof. Wm. F. Allen, of
Madison University, "Wis., and Miss Mar-
garet Loring Andrews, duu. of John
Andrews, of N.
Bradford — Sumner. — In Jackson, Miss.,
21 July, 186S, Major Jefferson Davis
'Bradford, of Yicksburg, Miss., and Miss
Helen Payson Sumner, youngest dau.
of Frances Ailanby and the late Henry
Payson Sumner, of Baltimore, Md.
Major Bradford is a grand-nephew of
Jefferson Davis, and his bride is a de-
scenc mt of Cotton Mather.
Cleme:, r=SHiLLABBR.- — In Chelsea, Ms.,
30 Sept., 1868, Mr. Frank Clement, and
Miss Emma Frances Shiliaber, dau. of
B. P. Shiliaber.
Derby— -Mason. — In Boston, 15 October,
1S68, Haskett Derby, M.D., and Miss
Sarah Mason, daughter of the late Rev.
Charles Ma.son, D.D., all of Boston.
Ellswortk= Janvrin. — In Exeter, N. H.,
13 Aug., 1863, ITon. Oliver Ellsworth,
of Boston, and Miss Mary A. Janvrin.
dau. of Joseph Janvrin, of Exeter.
FaEEMAJT==CLEAVELAND. — In Newton
(Corner), Mass., 24 June, 1868, Mr. Rus-
sell Freeman, and Miss Annie M. Cleavc-
land, dau. of John A. Cleaveland, all of
Newton Corner.
Jackson --Hubbard In Boston, 15 Oct.,
1868, John Cotton Jackson and Louise
Sewall, dau. of Charles T. Hubbard, all
of Boston.
Knowlton— Hull. — In Swampseott, Ms.,
17 Sept., 1868, Miner R. Knowlton, of
New- York, and Miss Harriet Hull,
dau. of E. B, Hull, Esq., of Boston.
Livermore— Willcutt. — At Brighton,
Mass., 30 July, by the Rev. Frederic A.
Whitney, Henry Munroe Livermore, son
of G eorge and Sarah-Brigham Livermore,
of Brighton, and Kate Louise, dau. of
Andrew J. and Sarah J. Willcutt, of
Boston.
MANariELD=CusHiNG. — In Hvde-Park,
Mass., 25 June, 1868, Mr. Ezra A. Mans-
field, of Andover, Mass., and Miss Olivia
Wentwertb> Gushing, dau. of J. S. T.
Gushing, of Hyde Park. The bride is a
niece of Hon. John P. Hale.
Quixct=Dix.— In Rumney, N. H., 11
June, 1868, Hon. Josiah Quincy, of
Rumney, and Mrs. Mary H. Dix, of
East Woburn, Mass.
Robinson= Smith. — In St. John, N. B.,
17 Sept., 1863, T. Barclay Robinson,
Esq., Barrister, and Miss Lucy Helen,
dau. of the late II. Bowyer Smith, Esq.,
of St. John.
Siieab wood— Bouton. — In Scuth-Nor-
walk, Ct, 16 Sept. 1868, Mr. Jacob B.
Shear wood, of New-Rochelle, N. Y., and
Miss Julia M. Boutou, of the former
place. The bride is a gr.-grand-ni'eee of
Rev. Ni Bouton, D.D., of Concord, X.U.
1869.]
Marriages and Death
is.
gj,.ov>-— Aiken. — In Andover, Mass., 8
July, 1868, Prof. Frank H. Snow, of
the" Kansas State University, and Miss
Jennie A. Aiken, dau. of the late Hon.
John Aiken, of Andover.
Xheadwell== Williams. — In the city of
New-York, 24 June, 1868, Gapt. Wm.
II. Treadwell, of Portsmouth, N. II.,
and Miss Grace Williams, dau. of Sam-
uel Williams, of New-York.
DEATHS.
Dxane, Francis B., Lynchburg, Va., Nov.
1868, aged 72 years. He 'was the found-
er of the Tredegar Iron Works at Rich-
mond, Ya. His father, Francis B. Deane,
of Carterville, Ya., who emigrated to
that State in 1788, was a son of Francis
Deane, of Gal way, Ireland. The Deanes
of Galway are reputed to have emigrated
from Bristol, England.
Fernald, Kitty Sullivan, youngest dau.
of Ammi II. H. and Elmira S. Fernald,
Portsmouth. N. H., 12 Sept., 18G8, aged
19 years 9 months and 3 days. She was
of the seventh generation from Doctor
Renald Fernald, who settled at Piscata-
qua about the year 1630; and of the
fifch generation from Master John Sulli-
van, of Berwick, Me. On her father's
side, through : 1, Doct. Renald Fernald ;
2, John or Samuel, b. 1640 ; 3, Thomas,
b. 1670; 4, Thomas, b. 1716 ; 5, Renald,
b. 1752 ; 6: Ammi R. H., b. 1802. On
her mother's side, through : 1, Master
John Sullivan, b. 1692; 2, Ebenezer, b.
1750; 3, John, b. 1773; 4, Elmira S.,
b. 1808.
Granges, the Hon. Francis, in Canan-
daigua, N. Y., 28 August, 1S68, in the
76th year of his age.
Mr. Granger was the son of the Hon.
Gideon Granger, who was a graduate
of Yale College in 17S7, a prominent
mem )er of the bar of Connecticut, and
who naving served for several years with
distinction in the legislature of his na-
tive State, where he took a leading part
in the establishment of the school fund,
(of which he has sometimes been styled
the father J, was called to the capital
by President Jefferson, in 1S01, to as-
sume the position of Postmaster-General
of the United-States. In that capacity
he remained at Washington for thirteen
years, discharging the arduous duties of
the Postoffiee department during the
whole of Mr. Jefferson's, and during a
large part of Mr. Madison's administra-
tion. On his removal from Washing-
ton, in 1814, he established himself in
Canandaigua, and a few years afterwards
was elected a member of the Senate of
New- York, where he soon became con-
spicuous for his ardent advocacy of that
great system of internal improvements,
with which the name of his illustrious
friend De Witt Clinton is so prominently
identified. In 1821, he withdrew from
all public life, and died on the 31st of
December, 1822. at the early age of. 55,
leaving a reputation for purity of char-
acter, and for devoted public spirit, such
as few men anywhere have enjoyed.
Francis Granges, his second son,
was born on the 1st of December, 1792,
in Suffield, Connecticut, where his fa-
ther also was born, and where the family
had resided for several generations. He
was graduated at Yale College in 1811,
was educated as a lawyer, and, soon
after the removal of his father to Canan-
daigua, entered upon the practice of his
profession as a member of the Ontario
bar. Not long after the retirement and
death of his father, he was called, in his
turn, to take part in public affairs, and
was for many successive years a repre-
sentative of the co. of Ontario in the leg-
islature of N.-York. His sound judg-
ment, practical ability, and ready, and
persuasive eloquence, gave him a com-
manding influence in that body, and
throughout the State, and he was nomi-
nated repeatedly, by the party to which
he belonged, as their candidate for the
highest offices in the gift of the people.
He was at least twice their candidate
for governor of New- York, and was de-
feated by a very small Democratic ma-
jority. In 1336, Mr. Granger received
the nomination of the National Repub-
lican party of that day for the Vice-
Presidency of the United-Slates ; Gene-
ral William Henry Harrison being the
candidate for the presidency. But the
success of that party was destined to be
still longer postponed. Two years after-
wards, however, he was elected to the
Congress for the district in which he
resided, and was a prominent member
of the national House of Representatives
for several terms. On the accession of
General Harrison to the presidency in
1341, he was called to the same position
in the Cabinet which his father had oc-
cupied thirty years before, and discharged
the duties of Postmaster-General with
great efficiency until the memorable rup-
ture of the Cabinet under President
Tyler. He was then once more re-
elected to the Congress, having declined
a foreign mission which was tendered
him ; but he had had enough of public
employment, and was more than content
to withdraw himself finally from official
service. At the close of the 27th Con-
gress he retired to private life, and reso-
lutely resisted all attempts to bring him
back within the arena of party-strife. He
to
Deaths.
[January,
yielded, indeed, so far as occasionally to
preside at meetings of his political
friends, when some more than usually
important proceedings were in view;
and it may not be forgotten that his
•■ silver-grey" hair gave the name to a
party, which originated in a convention
of which he was the president. Nor did
he refuse to go to Washington for a few-
weeks, at the solicitation of friends, and
by appointment of the governor of New-
York, as one of the delegates to what
was called the " Peace Convention," in
February, 1861. The published records
of that convention prove how considera-
ble a part he took in the efforts which
were made to avert the rebellion which
was then immediately impending.
Mr. Granger was a man of great in-
telligence, of quick wit, of warm heart,
of popular manners, of imposing appear-
ance, and of impressive speech, both in
public and in -private. Few persons
have had more friends in all parts of the
country. Webster and Clay, Preston and
Crittenden, Edward Everett and Abbott
Lawrence, and many others of all par-
ties and sections, were on terms of inti-
macy with him, to which they admitted
but few others. His nature was pecu-
liarly attractive to young and old, and he
seemed incapable of making an enemy of
any one. Singularly happy in his own
temperament, he made every body happy
around him. His sunny disposition was
never quenched or clouded either by
disappointment or by old age ; and when
at last he was called to die, under cir-
cumstances full of sadness, he uttered
no word of impatience or repining, but
threw himself, with quiet resignation
and perfect trust, upon the mercies of
his God and the merits of his Saviour.
The character and services of Mr.
Granger were well summed up in the
following Resolution adopted by the bar
of the county of Ontario immediately
after his funeral :
" Resolved, That in the death of the
Hon. Francis Granger, we deeply feel
the loss of one who contributed largely
to the brilliant reputation of the Ontario
bar, and with whom passes away the
best representative of its early glory ;
who during a long and useful life has
been the honored representative of his
fellow citizens in the legislative and ex-
ecutive councils of the State of New-
York and of the nation ; filling no sta-
tion which he did not adorn, and leav-
ing to his descendants, as a proud in-
heritance, the merited name of a patri-
otic statesman and a good citizen."
Mr. Granger was married in IS 17 to
Cornelia Rutsen Tan Rensselaer, of
TJtica, N. Y., who died in 182,3, leaving
two children, one of whom became the
wife of the late John Eliot Thayer, Esq.,
and is now Mrs. Robert C. Wmtlirop.
The other is the subject of the subjoined
notice :
Granger, Gideon, Esq., in Canandaigua,
N. Y., 3 Sept., 1SGS, aged 47 years.
Mr. Granger was born in Canandaigua
on the 30th of August, 1821. Like his
father and grandfather, he was a gradu-
ate of Yale College, where he took his
degree in 1813. Like them, too, he was
educated to the law ; but, from the out-
set of his career, he devoted his profes-
sional labors, as indeed he did his whole
life, to the service of the poor and needy.
During the late civil war, he served as
chairman of the war-committee, and few
persons any where did more than he
towards filling tip the ranks of the regi-
ments, or providing for the families of
the soldiers. The widows and orphans
of those who had fallen in the field were
peculiarly his care, and he spared neither
strength nor substance in affording them
relief. Wherever, indeed, there was any
good work to be done, in the community
of which he was a member, Gideon
Granger was foremost in doing it, actu-
ated by the precepts and example of that
Saviour, to whose cause he had conse-
crated himself. " His unwavering fidel-
ity to every Christian duty," said his
pastor in the sermon at his funeral,
" his fearless courage in advocating the
cause of his Master ; his disregard of his
own ease, and of his bodily infirmity,
whenever the welcome call to worship
was heard ; his simple, unaffected pray-
ers; his words of counsel and encour-
agement: and, above all, his humble,
holy, Christ-like spirit and temper, can
never be forgotten by those who looked
upon him."i
Mr. G rang' .V left a widow and two
young daughters.
Greenleaf, Hon. Abner, Portsmouth, N.
H., 28 Sept., 1868, aged S3 years. He
was at one time President of the State
Senate, was for many years editor of the
New-Hampshire Gazette, and was the
first mayor of Portsmouth after it be-
came a city.
Greenleaf, Mr. William Crunch, in
Washington, D. C, 19 August, 1868,
aged 67 years. He was son of the late
John and Lucy-Cranch Greenleaf, of
Quincy, Mass. Funeral services were
held at the house of his brother, Richard
1 "Address at the Funeral of Gideon Grander,
September 5, 1S<33, by Hev. Frederic B- Allen, pattor
of the First Congregational Church in Canandaigua,
N.Y., with other Tributes. Privately Printed. l^oS.*1
1809.]
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Cranch Greerdeaf, Boston, on the 24th
of August, and the interment was in
the family tomb at Quincy.
Hill, Benjamin Goodwin, in Maiden,
Mass., 2 Sept., 1868, aged 73 years.
Mr. Hill was well known and much
respected by the citizens of his native
town and its vicinity. He was the sec-
end postmaster of the town, having
been appointed under Pres. Jackson, and
held that office many years ; and there
is scarce an office in the gift of the towns-
people that he did not at some period
of his life fill with honor. For many
years he held the office of Justice of the
Peace, and in later years that of Trial-
Justice. " In all these places of trust he
acquitted himself in a manner which
at once indicated his success, ability
and integrity, so that no one could feel
that confidence had been misplaced."
Mr. Hill was born at Maiden, 1 Dec.,
1795, and was the youngest child of
Charles and Mary- Wake Hiil. He
was descended from Abraham1 Hill and
wife Sarah, dau. of Robert Long, of
Charlestown, early settlers at Maiden,
through Isaac2 and Sarah-Bickaall
Hill, Moses* and Sarah-Parker Hill,
Isaac4 and Sarah-Haven Hill, Charles5
and Mary-Waite Hill, B. G. Hill.6 By
his mother he was seventh in descent
from Capt. John1 Wayte of Maiden, and
wife Mary, dau. of Joseph Hills, the
compiler of the Mass. Laws of 1848,
through Samuel58 and Mehitable-Buck-
nam Wake, Samuel3 and Anna-Lynde
"vVaite, Samuel4 and Elizabeth-Pratt
"Wake, Samuel5 and Mary-Goodwin
Wake. Charles and Mary6-Waite Hill,
B. G. Hill.?
Holder, Mrs. Betsey, in Chelsea, Mass.,
19 Aug. 1863, aged 56 years, widow of
the late Elisha Holden, of Chelsea, and
daughter of the late Capt. Henry Rich,
of Maiden.
Holden, Mrs. Phebe, in Maiden, Mass.,
7 Oct., 1868, widow of the late Ezra
Holden. She was born 22 Feb., 1779,
and was consequently in her ninetieth
year. Previous to her death she was
the oldest native of Maiden, living within
the present limits of that town. Her
mind, untd the period of her last sick-
ness, was remarkably clear, and her re-
collections of the days of a long-past
generation very distinct. She was the
daughter of John and Phebe-Oakes
Nichols, and was descended, in the sixth
generation, from James Nichols, of Mai-
den, 1660, and, in the fifth generation,
from Thomas Oakes, of Cambridge, 1642.
Her husband, to whom she was married
19 April, 1804, died at Maiden, 25
March, 1353. They had seven children,
of whom six survive.
Spooner, Isaac Heed, in Newport, "R. I.,
10 September, 1S68, aged 75 years, 3
months, and 20 days. He married, 26
October, 1815, Lydia Durfee, dau. of.
Benjamin and Elizabeth- Bebee Durfee ;
she was bom 19 September, 1795.
Isaac R. S. was a son of Samuel and
Hope-Horswell, dau. of John and Ruth
Pierce- Hors well Spooner, of Newport ;
grand-son of Benjamin and Sarah-Hunt
S., of Newport ; gr. -grand-son of Wing
and Deborah-Church S., of Newport;
gr.-gr. -grand-son of Samuel and Expe-
rience-Wing jdau. of Daniel and Hannah-
Swift- Wing S„ of Dartmouth; and gr.-
gr. -gr. -grand-son of William and Ilan-
nah-Pratt Spooner — the progenitor of
the family in America. t. s.
Spooner, John, in Newport, R. I., 16
Sept., 1868, aged 42 years. 11 months,
and 29 days. He married, 14 Nov., 1849,
Sarah E. Norman, dau. of Richard and
Rachael Norman.
John S. was son of Thomas and Tacy-
Maxon S., of Newport; grand-son of
Peleg and Esther- Vickery, dau.of Joseph
and Mary V. Spooner, of Newport ; gr.-
grand-son of John and Leulah-Spooner,
dau. of Samuel and Experience- Wing
S., of Dartmouth; gr.-gr.-grand-son of
John and Rosamond-Hammond, dau. of
Samuel and Mary H. Spooner, of Dart-
mouth ; gr.-gr.-gr. -grand-son of John
Spooner, of Dartmouth ; and gr. -gr.-
gr.-gr. -grand-son of William and his
first wife Hannah-Partridge Spooner, of
Plymouth and Dartmouth. x. s.
Wells, Hon. Samuel, at his residence
on Pemberton Square, in Boston, Mass.,
15 July, 1868. He was born in Dur-
ham, N. H., 15 August, 1S01, and was
the son of Ed ward Wells and Margery
Hardy. The mother of Mrs. Welb was
sister to Gen. John Sullivan, of the Rev-
olution, President of New -Hampshire,
• and to Governor James Sullivan of Mas-
sachusetts.
His father not possessing means suffi-
ciently ample to give him a collegiate
education, he was apprenticed, when
thirteen years of age, to Daniel Cool-
idge, of Concord, N. II., a member of
the Society of Friends, a book dealer and
publisher. One branch of the business
was the binding of books, and for six
years the intervals of his work at this
trade or in the store, he devoted to gen-
eral studies, acquiring a thorough knowl-
edge of Latin. During his apprentice-
ship he attended Gil man ton Academy
for a few weeks, the only schooling after
childhood of which he had the advantage.
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When about twenty Mr. Coolidge re-
leased him from his indentures, and he
commenced the study of the law -with
bamuel Kimball, Esq., of Concord, sup-
porting himself in the mean time by
teaching school in the whiter, sharing his
scanty earnings with his mother, for
whom, as for all the members of the
family, he ever exercised a careful watch-
fulness and most generous kindness.
This love of family was of rare strength
with him ; and every brother and sister,
as well as those most distantly related,
have reason to remember his protecting
care. His tender regard for the family
of Mr. Coolidge only closed with his life.
In Sept., 1822, he became a student
in the office of Hon. Thomas Rice, of
Winslow, Maine ; and, admitted to the
bar in 1826, commenced practice at
Waterville. In the following May he
married Louisa Ann, dau. of Doctor
Moses Appleton, of Waterville, brother
of Hon. Nathan and of Samuel Appleton,
of Boston. He remained there till 1833,
and then removed to Hallowell.
His professional practice while resid-
ing at Hallowell was extensive ; and he
represented the town in 1836 and 1837
in the legislature. Returning one night
in a chaise from Wiscasset, where he
had been attending court, during a vio-
lent autumnal storm, he took a cold which
brought on a disease of the lungs and
eventually caused his death. In April,
1844, he removed to Portland, continu-
ing the practice of his profession until
Sept. 28th, 1847, when he was appoint-
ed Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court.
*4He was an excellent Judge, sound,
courteous and honest. He was pecu-
liarly independent as a magistrate. His
political opinions were opposed to the do-
minant party, and the minority — always
quite as likely to be right as the majori-
ty— ever found in him an able vindicator
of legal right and political justice, how-
ever unpopular or unsafe it was firmly
to stand by his opinions and persistently
to adhere to his convictions. With a
firmness which commanded respect from
friends and extorted admiration from
foes, he led the movement against moral
ideas defying legal right, and triumphed
over odds which would have appalled a
timid and daunted even a bold man.
His sxicccss in that movement made him
Governor of the State." In June, 1817,
he visited West Point as one of the ex-
amining board. In March, 1854, find-
ing his health failing he resigned his seat
on the bench, and in August of that
year was nominated for Congress in the
Cumberland district, but the opposite
party had the majority. In 1855, ho
was the Democratic candidate for Gov-
ernor and elected by the legislature, but
upon nomination for re-election was
defeated by Hon. Hannibal Hamlin.
When his term of office ended he re-
moved to Boston, where he continued to
reside to the close of life, engaged some-
what in the chamber practice of his pro-
fession, but seldom appearing in court.
It is not possible to do justice to such
a character in the brief space permitted
here. But we are tempted to quote one
passage more from the obituary notices
of his death. " As a man, Samuel Wells
was superior to the lawyer, judge, or as
governor. As a friend he was ever faith-
ful and ever true. Honestly holding to
his opinions he was tolerant of differences
in others. His manners were the per-
fection of a quiet, genial, unobtrusive
American gentleman. He was the best
listener of his clay, and kept the conver-
sation fresh, lively and entertaining by
his artless faculty of drawing out oth-
ers." But he had rich stories of his own
of information and anecdote, was a dili-
gent student of history and current lite-
rature, familiar both with books and
men, and no one ever tired of listening
to him. His noble disinterestedness of
character, his readiness to promote the
welfare and happiness of others, his
manifold benefactions to the needy be-
stowed with considerate delicacy that
disarmed susceptibility of any painful
sense of obligation, proceeded in a mea-
sure from natural endowment, but were
sanctified by deep religious faith and
principle.
But this record is no place for pane-
gyric, or even for a view partially cor-
rect of a character so estimable. Know-
ing him only after his public career had
ended, in the pleasant relations of pri-
vate life, it is difficult to write with
calmness of his loss. He leaves behind
few to inspire or more richly deserve
the glow of affectionate regard which
spread far and wide over the social circle
he adorned, and of which the lustre must
linger round his memory so long as any
that knew him remain amongst the liv-
ing.
Gov. Wells was at all periods of his
life a contributor to the press. What
especially entitles him to be remembered
here, he selected many of his topics
from the antiquities of New-England.
He was especially thoughtful in pre-
serving from dilapidation its sepulchral
monuments, and paid frequent obituary
tributes to its honored dead.
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NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
NECROLOGY.
[Prepared by Mr. William B. Trask, late Historiographer of the Society.]
Peirce, Jonathan, a resident member, died at his residence on Fourth street, Chel-
sea, Mass,, Aug. 6, 1837, aged 57. He was born in Boston, Oct. IS, 1809, in a house
corner of Snow Hill and Sheafe streets, where all excepting the youngest of his moth-
er's children were born. His father, Jonathan, was born in Lancaster, Mass., Feb. 2,
1715 ; was by trade a blacksmith, settled in Newport, R. I., where he was married, Dec.
28, 1706, to Elizabeth Cooper, by whom he had two children ; both died in infancy. He
was commissioned as captain of an artillery company at Warren, R. I., by the British
government. lie afterwards, in the breaking out of the war, entered the army of the
revolution as a captain under Lafayette, and was at the battles of Yorktown and Brandy-
wine. Through the residue of his life he was much in the employ of the government,
and at the time of his decease was engaged at the Navy-Yard, in Charlestown, where
he had for several years held the post of armorer, having the confidence and respect
of all. His wife, Elizabeth, died in Boston, May 21, 1806, He was again married,
April 27, 1809, to Mrs. Lydia Francis, widow of Simon Francis, by whom he had
two children, Jonathan, onr member, and Joshua Hawkes, born July 29, 18 L2. Jona-
than, senior, died in Midcllegate street, Charlestown, Sept. 2, 1825, aged 80 years and
7 months.
The maternal grandfather of Jonathan Peirce, Jr., Adam Hawkes of Saugus, was
married to Hannah Newhall of Saugus, and died during the war of the revolution,
immediately after returning home from Halifax prison. The widow was left with two
sons and six daughters, all quite young. She died in Boston in the summer of 1820,
aged 81 years. Of their sons, John Hawkes settled in Chester, Vt., and Adam Hawkes
in South-Reading. Of the daughters, Hannah m. Davis Whitman, of Boston ; Lydia
was the mother of our member ; Mary m. .1, Bartlett ; Susan m. II. Lambert ; Sarah
m. L. Whiting ; Rebecca m. John Sweetser, of South-Reading. The mother of Jona-
than, by her first husband, had three children, Lucy S., wife of Rev. Charles Cleave-
land; Simon Francis, a resident of South-Boston, who died Feb., 1854 ; Nath'l Fran-
cis, who was a pump and blockmaker, at the head of India wharf. The mother of Jona-
than died in Boston, July 28, 1834, aged 63 years and S months.
At 18 months of age the parents of Jonathan moved to Bunker-Hill, Charlestown ;
at 14 years of age he was apprenticed to J. K. Frothingham, of Charlestown. Th-i
business not agreeing with his health, at 15 he went apprentice to Daniel Adams, pump
and blockmaker, at the head of India wharf, Boston, where his brother Nathaniel
Francis served his time ; at 18, he went to sea, in the brig Clio, of Boston, Capt. Aaron
Williams, of Salem, master. They sailed from Boston, May 18, 1827, bound to Rio
de Janeiro, Valparaiso, Callao, and all the trading ports in California, and returned after
an absence of 26 months. He continued to follow the sea for some- years, but in
April, 1834, in company with Lemuel Hazen, Jr., of Boston, he engaged in business,
continuing with Mr. Hazen until the spring of 1841, after which time he engaged alone
in the pump and blockmaking business, at 23 Commercial street, where he continued.
He m., dot. 26, 1835, in Boston, Elizabeth Barry Leavitt, who was born in Wor-
cester, Dec. 25, 1S17, dau. of Charles Leavitt and Rosanna- Stratum Leavitt his wife.
Her father, Charles Leavitt, died in Boston, Feb. 22, 1827.
Jonathan Peirce had children — Jonathan, born Aug. 26, 1836 ; Abby Farmer, bom
Sept. 27, 1838 ; William Henry, born April 2S, 1841 ; Joshua Franklin, born Jan. 7,
1848, died July 28, 1848 ; Elizabeth Leavitt, born Oct. 22, 1849.
In 1855, Mr. Peirce was a representative in the legislature from ward one. He was
admitted a member of the Charitable Mechanics Association in 1841.
He became a member of the Society in 1858.
Rice, Henry, a resident member, died in Marlborough, Mass., Oct. 15. 1807, aged
81. He was a descendant in the sixth generation from Edmund Rice (who settled in
Sudbury, Mass., 1639; removed to Marlboro,' and died May 3, 1663), through Joseph,
Caleb, Jabez, and Noah Rice. The latter m. for his 2d wife, Hannah Cole, n&e Palfrey,
who was the mother of our member.
Mr. Rice was born in Marlborough, Jan. 15, 1786. In the same room in which Le
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was born he died ; and, what is stranger still, his father, Noah (born Sept. 10, 1751,
d. Oct. 1, 1S20), died in the same chamber.
Mr. It. came to Boston when a young man, and by his ability and diligent attention
to business soon became one of the leading merchants of the city. In 1846, he retki d
from active mercantile pursuits, and since then has carried on the business of a stock
and real-estate broker. He was for several years a member of the legislature and city-
council, and was connected with the government of many of our charitable insti-
tutions.
lie married. Feb. 26, 1816, Maria, dau. of George Burroughs, of Boston, by whom
he bad— 1. Anna Maria, b. Jan. 10, 1817 ; m. Charles Austin Ccolidge, Oct. 11, 1343.
Mr. C. died in Oct., 1847, and his widow m. Nov. 16, 1852, John Godfrey Noil. 2.
Henry, b. July 24, ISIS ; m. Angelica Talcott, widow of William J. Powell, and dau.
of Samuel Devens, of Charlestown, March 25, 1851. 3. Louisa, b. Jan. I, 1820; m.
Edward C. Weed, of Boston, Nov. 1, 1849. 4. Gcornc £., b. July 10, 1822 (11. C.
1842). 5. William T., b. April 16, 1S28. 6. Mary 11. P., b. June 19, 1833.— (Sec
Jiice Family, by A. II. Ward, page 235, &c.)
He was made a resident member of the Society in 1855.
Walworth, Hon. Reuben Hyde, LL.I)., an honorary member, died in Saratoga,
N. Y., Nov. 21, 1867, aged 78." He was born at Bozrah, Conn., Oct. 26, 1783;
third son of Benjamin Walworth and Apphia Hyde- Car dell, of Hoosick ; was a
great grandson of William Hyde of the third generation, and through his maternal
grandmother, Jerusha Tracy, he was a descendant in the fifth generation from John
Post, the first of Norwich, and Hester Hyde his wife, and from Lieut. Thomas Tracy,
the first of Norwich.
Benjamin Walworth, the father, the youngest of nine brothers and sisters, was
the grandson of Wm, Walworth, of Groton, Conn., who dine to this country from
the neighborhood of London, near the close of the seventeenth century, with Gov. Fitz-
John Winthrop. He lost his father in 1750, when he was only four years of age. He
learned the trade of a hatter, and worked at the business several years after he arrived
at manhood. He was adjutant in Col. Stevens's New- York regiment in the early part
of the revolution. After the term of service had expired, he was engaged in merchan-
dise for a few years, but relinquished it soon after marriage, and became a farmer,
which business he followed until his death, in 1812. He married Apphia Hyde, a
dau. of Bev. Jedediah Hyde, a baptist clergyman of Norwich, who at the time of her
marriage was the widow of Samuel Cardeli, of Bozrah. Wm. S. Cardell, her only child
by her first husband, but who died many years since, was a scholar and teacher, and
the author of some valuable school-books and other literary and scientific works. She
had ten children by her second husband, Benjamin Walworth. Her first son, Major
John Walworth, was a distinguished officer in the army of the United-States, in the
war of 1812, was assistant register of the Court of Chancery, and died in 1839. James
Clinton Walworth, a farmer in Otsego, N. Y., was for many years a judge of the court
of Common Pleas of that county. Benjamin, the fourth son, a noted physician and
surgeon, was for several years one of the associate judges of the county of Chautauque.
Jedediah H. Walworth, the fifth son, was a member of the 1 ar of the county of Wash-
ington, but died in 1S27, a year or two after he was licensed to practise. Hiram, the
youngest sou, was deputy to his brother John, the assistant register, aud after his death
succeeded him in this office.
Reuben Hyde Walworth, our member, in Feb., 1793, removed with his father's
family from Bozrah, the place of his nativity, to the town of Hoosick, N. Y. He was
brought up a farmer until the age of 17, with no advantages of education but such as
could be obtained by tire ordinary public schools of the day, during that part of the
year when his services were not required on the farm. Yet so anxious was he to get
an education that, at the age of 12, he went from home and worked through the winter,
mornings and evenings, for his board, that he might have the advantages of a better
common school than the one in the vicinity of hi- father's residence. At the age of 16,
he was himself a teacher of a village school, during the winter months. And here let
it be noted, that the only classical education the afterwards chancellor of New-
York ever received was for about fourteen weeks, while first engaged in the business of
school-teaching himself. During that time, when he was not engaged in his school,
he studied the Latin language and mathematics, under the advice and direction of Mr.
Cardell, his half brother, who had received a liberal education. In the summer after
he attained his 17th year, he met with an accident which incapacitated him for a long
time from working on a farm, and changed the whole course of his life. While engaged
with an elder brother in drawing in a load of wheat from the harvest field, the loaded
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wagon was overturned, and both the wheat and the wagon were thrown down a pre-
cipice. Being on the top of the load, he, with his brother, was pitched down the pre-
cipice with it, and fell beneath the load of grain and the wagon, by which one of his
silkies was so badly injured that his parents supposed he would be a cripple for life.
As soon as he had recoA-ered from the effect of this accident, which had unfitted hira for
fanning, so as to be able to engage in any other business, he went into a country store
for a short time as a clerk. While there, he became acquainted with an attorney in
t!;e neighborhood. He then determined to endeavor to overcome the obstacles
of a defective education, and to prepare himself for the bar. Having entered his
name with the attorney, he studied, law under the direction of the latter for a iew
months, while he continued'to discharge the duties of a merchant's clerk. But as the
lawyer, under whose directions he commenced his legal studies, possessed very few
hooks, and not a very extensive practice, he finally induced his father to furnish him
the means of pursuing his studies at what was then the village of Troy ; the place
where the courts of the county were held, and where there were several lawyers of
eminence in their profession. In the selection of an office, in which to pursue his legal
studies, he was particularly fortunate in obtaining a first-rate legal instructor, Mr.
John Russell, formerly States' Attorney for the Northern District of New- York, who
died in the prime of life, some iO years since. This gentleman was said to be the best
common daw practitioner in the State. Wm. L. Marcy, afterwards one of the justices
of the Supreme Court, Governor of the State, Secretary of War, and Secretary of
State of the United- States, with others, was for apart of the time in the same law office
with Mr. Walworth. For the purpose of enabling him to pursue his studies to greater
advantage, Mr, W. had a sleeping bunk placed in the office, and lodged there most of
the time during the three years he continued to be a student with Mr. Russell. At
the end of the first year he had been so successful in acquiring a knowledge of the
practice of legal principles, that his instructor entrusted him with the whole charge
of the office, and with the drafting of all the ordinary pleadings and proceedings. At
the end of the second year, he voluntarily offered him a year"s board, on account of the
services he performed beyond what was usually expected of students preparing them-
selves for their profession. At the age of 20, he was admitted to the bar of the Court
of Common Pleas. In connection with Mr. John Palmer, who was licensed as an attorney
of the Supreme Court about the same time, he commenced the practice of the law at
Pittsburgh, in the county of Clinton. Business began to flow into their office rapidly,
and during the eleven or twelve years the co-partnership of Palmer and Walworth,
continued, no legal firm in the county didamore profitable professional business. Two
years after he settled at Plattsburgh, he was appointed by Gov. Tompkins a justice of
the peace for the county of Clinton, and a master of the Court of Chancery. He was
appointed circuit-judge in the spring of 1823. He married, Jan. 16, 1812, a few days
after she had entered upon her 17th year, Maria Ketchum Averill, the eldest
daughter of Mr. Nathan Averill, of Plattsburgh. By this marriage, Mr. Walworth
had two sons and four daughters ; the youngest daughter died at the age of 5 years.
Clarence Augustus, b. May 30, 1S20, became a Roman Catholic clergyman ; Mansfield
Tracy, a lawyer, b. Dec. 3, 1830, had 6 children ; Mary Elizabeth, b. Dec. 19, 1812, m.
Oct. 20, 1831, Edgar Jenkins, of Albany, who died in 184 >, leaving 5 children, some
of whom, also, have children ; Sarah Simoruls, b. Feb. 2, lb to, m. Aug. 31, 1838, John j
Mason Davison, had children; Anne Eliza, b. Sept. 29, 1817, m. April 30, 183-5,
Rev. Jona. Trumbull Backus, they had children. The first wife of Chancellor Wal-
worth died in Saratoga, April 24, 1847. He m. April 1(5, 1851, at Ilarrodsburgh,
•Ky., Mrs. Sarah Ellen Smith-Hardin, widow of Col. John J. Hardin, of Jacksonville,
111., who was killed Feb. 23, 1847, at the battle of Buena- Vista, in Mexico.
By this lady the late chancellor had one son, who died in infancy.
He was aid to Mai. Gen. Mooers, in the service of the United-States, at the invasion
of Plattsburgh by the British army, in Sept., 1814, and in the battles of the sixth and
the eleventh of September, he was acting as adjutant-general. In 18.21, in connection
with Gen. Pitcher, who was afterwards Lieut. Governor, he was elected to the Congress
of the United-States, from the double district, comprising the counties of Washington,
Warren, Clinton, Essex and Franklin. He held the office of circuit-judge for five years,
and then received bis appointment April 22, 1828, as chancellor of the State of New-,
York, which office he held for more than twenty years when the court was abolished by
the new constitution, July 1, 1843. In his address to the bar, on first assuming his
seat as chancellor, he says : " Brought up a farmer till the age of 17, deprived of the
advantages of a classical education, and with a very limited knowledge of chancery
law, I find myself, at the age of 33, suddenly and unexpectedly placed at the head of
the judiciary of the State — a situation which has heretofore been filled by the most able
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and experienced members of the profession." Justice Story once remarked, that
"Walworth is the greatest equity-jurist now living." A late Dane-Professor of I.*.-,,-
in Harvard University once said, that " no court was ever under the guidance of --.
judge purer in character or more gifted in talent than the last chancellor of New-York.''
In 183o, the degree of LL.D. was conferred on him by the college of New-Jersey, at
Princeton ; and the same honors have been, since bestowed on him by Yale College iu |£
1839, and by Harvard College in 1848.
Chancellor Walworth was a man of great benevolence; liberal of his means for M
ameliorating the condition of others ; bestowing generously for moral and religious |
purposes. He was one of the elders of the Presbyterian church, and a presiding officer ;
and a member of numerous religious, literary and other institutions. He was made
a corresponding member of this Society in 1857, and honorary member in 18G5. J?
Besides his legal publications, Chancellor Walworth was the compiler of one of the |
most extensive and valuable genealogical works ever published, the Hyde Genealogy, $
in two large octavo volumes of nearly 16 00 pages, in which he traces out the family
from its first arrival in this country clown to the date of publication ( 1884). in both the
male and female lines. Some idea may be formed of the elaborateness of the work, by
those who have not examined it, when it is stated that the indices of christian and
family names, intermarriages, &c, take up 24G pages. Some of the connections are of
those highly distinguished, and of the most noble worth in our American annals.
Proceedings.
Boston, Wednesday , October ?, 1868. — A quarterly meeting was held at the
Society's rooms, No. 17 Bromfield Street, at three o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Wil-
liam M. Cornell, D.U., was chosen president, and Samuel Burnham, A.M., secretary |
pro tempore.
Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, A.M., the corresponding secretary, reported the receipt
of letters accepting the membership to which they were severally elected, from the
following gentlemen, namely: Edward P. Burnham, Esq., of Saco, Maine, Rev.
John L. Watson, D.I)., of Boston, Charles Martin, M.D., U.S.N. , of Cambridge,
and John J. Bell, Esq., of Exeter, N. H.
John H. Sheppard, A.M., the librarian, reported that thirty-five volumes and
fifty-five pamphlets had been added to the library by donation since the last meeting.
Mr. William B. Trask, late the historiographer of the Society, read obituary
notices of Capt. Robert Townsend, U.S.N., Frederic S. Pease, Esq., of Albany, Jona-
than Peirce, Esq., of Boston, and Robert Lemon, Esq., of London, members of the
Society, who had died during his term of oilice.
Rev. Dr. Cornell re~d a notice of Deacon Matthew Newkirk. of Philadelphia,
smother member of the Society who had lately deceased.
Two candidates for resident membership nominated by the directors, were balloted
for and elected.
On motion of Mr. Frederic Kidder, a nominating committee of five was chosen,
namely, Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, A.M., Frederic Kidder, Jeremiah Colburn, Charles
W. Turtle and Thomas Waterman, Esquires.
On n Alon of William H. Whitmore, M. A., a committee to revise the constitution
and by-laws was chosen, consisting of William H. Whitmore, A.M., Mr. John Ward
Dean and Mr. Frederic Kidder.
Boston, November 4. — A monthly meeting was held this afternoon, Hon. Marshall
P. Wilder, the president, in the chair.
The corresponding secretary reported letters accepting membership from Edward
Brooks, Esq., Hon7 Edward S. To-be y, Elmer Townsend, Esq., M. Denman Ross,
Esq., W illiam 0. Johnson, M.D. ami Charles L. Flint, Esq., of Boston ; George \Y.
Fahnestock, Esq., of Philadelphia, Thomas P. Rockwood, Esq., of Hollis, Anson
P. Hooker, M.D., of East Cambridge, Hon. Asahel Peck, of Montpelier, Vt., C.
Horace Hubbard, Esq.. of Springfield, Vt., and Rev. John D. Sweet, of Somerville,
as resident members ; also from Osgood Field, Esq., of London, England, as a cor-
responding member.
The librarian reported the donations during the last month, namely, 10 volumes
and 1S5 pamphlets.
The board of directors nominated three candidates for resident membership, all of
whom were elected.
The librarian gave an interesting account of the libraries and historical localities*
visited by him during his late visit to England, his native country, and to the conti-
nent of Europe.
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Boston, December 2. — A stated meeting of the Society was held this afternoon, at
the usual time and place, the president in the chair. In the absence of the record-
ing secretary, William H. Whitmore, A.M., was chosen secretary pro tempore.
1'he corresponding secretary reported letters accepting resident membership from
]h,n. Alvah Crocker of Fitehburg, John Bigelow, Esq. of Boston, and Charles F.
Jiradford, Esq. of Randolph.
The librarian reported as donations since the last meeting, four volumes and eleven
pamphlets. Rev. Doras Clarke, D.D., the historiographer, read obituary notices ot
two members of the society lately deceased — Hon. William Read Staples, LL.D. of
Providence, R. I., formerly Chief- justice of that State, and Dudley Hall, Esq. of
Medford, Mass., an aged and respected citizen of that town.
The directors nominated five candidates for membership, namely, one as correspond
ing and four as resident members, who were balloted for and elected. William H
mutmore, A.M., chairman of the committee appointed in October last to revise
the constitution, made a written report with a new draft of the constitution, embody-
ing several proposed amendments. ]
The report was accepted and the committee was directed to cause the report, with
the draft appended, to be printed and sent to every resident and life member, with
the notice of the next annua) meeting, at which it will be in order to act upon the
adoption of the proposed amendmeutsT
Rev. William C. Fowler, LL.D., of Durham, Conn., read an interesting and
thoroughly prepared paper entitled, " Local Law in Connecticut Historically Con-
sidered." The subject was illustrated by a brief statement of the action of the plan-
tations of New-Haven. Milford and Guilford, each of which was for a period governed
only by its own local law, as a community, each being independent of all other
political communities; and also by a brief statement of the action of Stamford and
Branford, especially in their relation to the New-Haven jurisdiction established in
1643; and still further by the opposition in the towns composing the colony of New-
Haven to the union with Connecticut established in 1665.
The subject was illustrated by the political history of the three towns, Windsor,
Hartford and Wethersfield. which adopted a constitution containing no reference to
the authority of (.jreat-Britain, and provided only for local self-government.
The controversies that arose in Connecticut after the two colonies were united,
and which continued for a hundred years, were only a struggle between the friends
of local and the advocates of imperial law.
The attachment of Connecticut to local law was proved by a seven years' war with
the mother country, by the Declaration of Independence, by the federal Constitution
or the articles of confederation, by the part taken by Connecticut in the formation of
tie present federal Constitution," by the construction placed on that instrument by
those who adopted it down to 1813, when the State constitution was adopted.
A vote of thanks was passed to Professor Fowler for his valuable paper, and a copy
was reo nested.
NOTES AND QUERIES.
The State- Brig Hazard. In the Register for July, 1868 (p. 352), is an
extract from Clark's Naval History of the United-States, containing the following
faragraph : — ;t Dec. 11, 1776. The Government of Massachusetts authorized John
'eck a celebrated naval architect to build an armed vessel, carrying sixteen guns,
on a new construction. The vessel proved to be one of the best and most elegant
models ever built."
The questions are then asked — " Who was John Peck? What vessels is he known
to have built? What was the name of the vessel referred to ?"
In reply to the above, I state, that I have no doubt that the vessel was the Brig
Hazard. She was built in Boston, of peculiar model, and carried sixteen guns. She
made three successful cruises — one from October 1777, to May 1778, under the com-
r'^ud of Simeon Sampson — a second in 1778-9, under the command of John Foster
\\ illiams — and a third in 1779, also under the command of Capt. Williams. The
Hazard had a ^hort but brilliant career. She took many prizes, some of them valuable.
One of them was the British brig Active, of eighteen guns, taken by the Hazard
alter a smart action of thirty-five minutes.
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102 Notes and Queries. [January,
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After these cruises, the Hazard was ordered to join the unfortunate Penobscot
Expedition ; and in August, 1779, she was burnt by the crew to prevent her falling
into the hands of the enemy. A considerable number of the officers and crew of fclio
Hazard were from the south shore of Massachusetts Bay, and after the destruction
of the Hazard were transferred to the ship Protector.
The Protector was also a fine vessel, and I think she may also have been built by
Peck. Her officers were John Foster Williams, Capt. ; George Little. 1st Lieut.;
Joseph Cunningham, 2d Lieut. ; Luther Little, Midshipman ; Edward Preble, Act-
ing Midshipman ; and others. Several of the officers and crew of the Hazard were
living in 1832, and obtained pensions under the Act of Congress of June 7, 183:?.
The writer of this article procured some of those pensions, and among them one for
Samuel Stodder of Ilingham. lie lived to enjoy it for several years.
In the preliminary statement of Mr. Stodder, giving an account of his services, he
said — (1 give his words) : — "Afterwards we were ordered on the Penobscot Expe-
dition, under Commodore Saltonstall, in the same brig Hazard, in the summer of
1779 — same commander — and there the fine brig Hazard was burnt. She was as good m
a vessel as ever swam, and was built by Peck of Boston, and was called by some
* Peck's Folly.'" jj
It would be interesting to learn more of Peck, the location of his ship-yard and of J
the vessels built by him In the revolutionary war. l. §1
God's Controversy with New-England. — In the " Bi-Centennial Book of Mai-
den," published in the year 1850, is a biographical sketch of Rev. Michael \\ iggles- m
worth, the minister of that town, who wrote the famous Puritan poem called " The M
Day of Boom/' and also another poem of considerable repute in its day, entitled,
" Meat out of the Eater." The writer of this sketch refers to an unpublished poem
by Mr. Wigrjlesworth, then extant, bearing the title: " God's Controversy with New-
England, written in the time of the great drought, Anno 1662, by a Lover of New- ||
England's Prosperity." We are told by the writer of the sketch that in this poem
<k Mr. Wiggiesworth, after a ' Bequest to the Reader,' couched both in English and ij
Latin verse, goes on to describe 'New-England planted, prospered, declining,
threatened and punished.' "
A dozen stanzas are given as a specimen of the poem. The first two stanzas are as
follows :
" Beyond the great Atlantick flood This region was in darkness placed,
There is a region vast ; Far off from Heaven's light,
A Ciunt-y where no English foot Amidst the shadows of grim death,
In former ages passed ; And of eternal night,
A waste and howling wilderness, For there the Sun of Righteousness
Where none inhabited Hath never made to shine
- But hellish fiends and brutish men The light of his sweet countenance,
That devila worshipped. And grace which is divine."
The stanzas are described as having u a value above that of their poetic merit, in
the picture they afford of a state of society such as the world has never seen before
or since the period they describe."
1 think the poem has never been printed entire. — (Malden, in Transcript, Oct.
17th, 1863.)
Can any one inform us where the entire poem, last referred to, is to be found?
An Ancient Mound near Covington, Kentucky — was recently explored. It was
about fifteen feet high and one hundred feet in circumference. At the bottom of the
mound was a layer of ashes, about ten inches deep, in which were found a number of
charred bones, and a few pieces of pottery, supposed to be the remains of the ante-
Indian period.
Rodzs.— Where did John Robes die (about 1800) in Massachusetts? Supposed
to have lived at Granville? or Boston. W. Hudson Stephens.
Lowvi/le,N. Y.
Grants of Land to Individuals by the King— In the town of Stratham, N. H.
(near Portsmouth), there is a lot of land extending down to the river, owned by J.
Bartlett Wiggin, which he inherited from his ancestors, and which has never been
out of the family since it m& granted to them by the king of England, as they claim.
Did the king ever make grants of small tracts of land to private individuals in
America? If so, when and where ? n.
Meserye. — Can any one give the names of the parents of Col. Nathaniel Meserve,
of Portsmouth, N. H., who died at Louisburg in 17ott .' Where and when did his
eon George Meserve, Stamp-master for IS1. II., die? t.
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BOOK NOTICES.
The Adventures of Christopher Hawkins, containing Detail? of his Cap-
tivity, a first and second time on the High Seas, in the Revolutionary
War, by the British, and Ids consequent sufferings and escape from
the Jersey Prison Ship then lying in the harbour of Neiv-York by swim-
ming. Now first printed from the Original Manuscript. Written
by Himself. With an Introduction and Notes. By Charles I. Bxjsh-
nell. New-York: Privately Printed, 1864, 8vo. pp, 316.
The Narrative of John Blatchford, detailing his Sufferings in the Revo-
lutionary War, while a Prisoner ivith the British, as related by Him-
self With an Introduction and Notes. By Charles I. Bunnell.
New-York: Privately Printed, 1865. 8vo. pp. 127.
The Narrative of Major Abraham Leggeit, of the Army of the Revolution.
Now first printed from the Original 3Ianusc?'ipt. Written by Himself.
With an Introduction and Notes. By Charles I. Bushnell. New-
York : Privately Printed, 1SG5. 8vo. pp. 72.
The Narrative of Ebenezer Fletcher , a Soldier of the Revolution. Writ-
ten by Himself. With an Introduction and Notes. By Charles I. Busn-
nell. New-York : Privately Printed, 1866. 8vo. pp. 86.
Here are four volumes, detailing the adventures and sufferings of four patriots "who
served in the revolutionary war, which Mr. Bushneil has edited in his thorough man-
ner, and caused to be printed in the elegant style which characterizes his books. Tli3
value of these narratives a* original materials for the history of the revolution is great ;
but Mr. Bushnell has added much to it by his copious notes.
Mr. Hawkins, the title of whose narrative we have placed first, was born at North-
Providence, K. I., 8 June. 1764, and in his thirteenth year, May, 1777, shipped at
New-Bedford in the privateer schooner .Eagle, which after a fruitless cruise was cap-
tured and taken to New- York. The crew was put on board the prison ship Asia, lying
near the mouth of the East-river, but Hawkins was soon removed to the British frigate j
Maidstone, where he served as a waiter during several cruises. While at the port of
New-York he was permitted to go ashore, when he escaped and succeeded in reaching
Providence. After working on a farm at Smithfield two or three years, he shipped
again in a privateer. The vessel left Providence, but was captured, in less than a fort-
night, by the frigate Medea, and was carried to New-Y~ork, when the crew was put on
board the Jersey prison ship. Hawkins escaped by swimming, and after many hair-
breadth escapes and much suffering, he again' reached Pre vidence.
Mr. Blatcln'ord, the title of whose book we give next, was born at Gloucester, Mass.,
about the year 1762, and sailed in the American ship Hancock, June, 1777, on a cruise.
The nest month the ship was captured by the British ship Kainbow, and carried to
Halifax, where the crew was confined in a prison which had been an old sugar house,
where they were crowded together with scant allowance of food. He was afterwards
sent to England, and thence to the East-Indies, where he was obliged to serve as a sol-
dier, and then to work in a pepper garden. He escaped, and after many adventures
reached Guadaioupe in the West Indies, at which port he took passage for Philadelphia,
but was captured during the voyage, taken to New-Y"ork and put on board the Jersey
prison ship. He remained there about a week, and was then sent in a cartel to France.
He finally returned to his native country, where he arrived May 0, 1783, nearly six
years after he left these shores. This narrative was first printed at New London in
1788, from which edition the present reprint is made.
Major Leggett, the writer of the next narrative, was born at West-Farms, N. Y.,
January 3, 17oo. In July, 1776, he entered the volunteer service and was engaged in
the battle of Brandywine. He took a part in covering the retreat of the American
Army from Long-Island, and was afterwards in the action at Harlem-Heights and in
the battle of White Plains. He was captured at Fort Montgomery and confined as a
prisoner at New- York, where he suffered great privation and cruelty. In 1781 he was
exchanged, and subsequently rejoined the array, serving to the end of the war chiefly
ui New- Jersey and Long-Island.
104:
Book Notices.
[January.
The writer of the next narrative, Mr. Fletcher, was born at New-Ipswich, N. II.,
Feb. o, 1761, and in the spring of 1777 enlisted as a fifer in a New-Hampshire compa-
ny. In July he was captured at Hubbardston, Vt., but after a few weeks' captivity
escaped. lie endured severe trials in the wilderness before he reached home. He re-
joined his company, and served the remaining part of his enlistment, receiving his dis-
charge March 20, 1780. In the fall of 1779 he was in the memorable Indian expedition
under the command of Gen. Sullivan. The present edition of the narrative is a reprint
of the fourth edition printed at New-Ipswich in 1S27. The first edition appeared in
1813.
The authors of these four autobiographies died as follows: Mr, Blatchford in Port-
au-Prince, in the West-Indies, about the year 1791. aged about 32 ; Mr. Fletcher in
New-Ipswich, N. H., May 8, 18,31, aged 70; Mr. Hawkins in Newport, N. Y., Feb.
25, 1837, aged 72 ; and Maj. Leggett in the city of New-York, Jan. 16, 18-12, aged 87.
These volumes are all illustrated with portraits or other engravings, and only need
indexes to make them models for such publications. J. w. d.
Narrative of the Exertions and Sufferings of Lieut. James Moody, in the
Cause of Government since the year 1776. Written by Himself . With
the Author's last Corrections. Authenticated by proper Certificates.
With an Introduction and Notes. By Ciiart.es I. Bcshnell. New-
York : Privately Printed, 1865. 8vo. pp. 94.
Lieut. James Moody was one of the most celebrated partisan leaders of the revolution.
At the breaking out of hostilities between England and the colonies, he was a farmer
in New-Jersey, and by his zeal in the cause of the king he became obnoxious to the
whigs, and was forced to seek safety within the British lines. He soon took up arms
against his countrymen, and was active as a partisan and a spy. At length he fell into
the hands of Gen. "Wayne, who sent him a prisoner to West-Point, where he escaped,
and was again in active service for the king. In November, 1781, having impaired
his constitution by hardship and exposure, he went to England, where he remained
two or three years. He afterwards settled at Weymouth, Nova Scotia, and became a
colonel of a militia regiment. Wrhile residing here, till his death at the age of 65, ill
1809, he received half pay from the government.
While in England soliciting compensation from the British government, for his losses
in its service, he published this narrative of his adventures. In 1783, in consequence
of the incredulity with which it was received, he issued a second and much enlarged
edition, to which he added some corroborative testimony. The present edition is re-
printed from the author's private copy of the second edition, containing manuscript
notes and corrections by him. Mr. Bushnell has prefixed a biographical and historical
introduction, and has added many valuable notes. It is brought out uniform with his
other volumes, being elegantly printed on superfine paper, with a wide and handsome
margin. It is illustrated with portraits of George III., General Washington, and
Governors William Franklin and William Livingston of New- Jersey.
In the last (twenty-second) volume of the Register, pages 486-7, we gave the titles
of most of Mr. Bushneil's publications. The six works there enumerated, and the five
noticed in the present number of the Register, make, we are informed, a complete list
of his works to the present time. j. w. d.
The History and Antiquities of Boston. By Samuel G. Drake. Boston :
Oliver L. Perkins. Royal 8vo. pp. x. and 840.
We have repeatedly testified to our great confidence in, and reliance upon, this vol-
ume of history, mainly, however, by copious references to it in foot-notes. Special
attention was called to it in a note on page 107 of the Register, for April, 1868.
Considering, however, the vast assistance this treasury of facts, no where else col-
lected (and, we were about to say, collectable by no other person than by its author),
is to ail students of New-England history, it seems right that a fresh and formal atten-
tion should be called to the work. Perchance these notices may meet the eye of one
or more of the city-fathers, and move them to action. Until the former has ploughed
and harrowed the ground and scattered the seed, he cannot reasonably expect to know
what the soil will produce. We copy from a recent number of the Evening Transcript,
the following interesting and suggestive communication on this subject : —
"Drake's HtsroRY of Boston. It is now twelve years since the volume before us
was completed, and every year has added to its reputation as an impartial and trust-
worthy history of the metropolis of New-England. One of the earliest writers to ac-
knowledge its merits was the late Lucius Manlius Sargent, Esq., who, in 1857; the
1869.]
Book Notices. 105
vear after the completion of the work, devoted two lengthy articles in the Boston Tran-
script, under his well known signature of ■ Sigma,' to an examination of its charac-
teristics. In these articles he expressed a high opinion of the work.
«The mass of curious and interesting matter contained in the present volume,' he
wrote, ' is very great, as may readily be perceived by any one who will turn over its
pages, even without a deliberate perusal : and, if there is any portion of the whole
which is not directly or remotely relevant to the subject matter, that portion is incon-
siderable, and in no case devoid of interest.
The style of this work is easy and unaffected. It is written chiefly after the diarij.1
model, arid with the year at the top of every page. For a work of this description,
this method has ever seemed to us preferable to all others.
It is very natural for one reading merely for amusement to skim the pages of this
account of the history and antiquities of Boston without even a suspicion of the time
and toil devoted to its preparation. But no individual who has had any experience,
however limited, in the matter of antiquarian research, can give to these labors of Mr.
Drake a candid examination, without promptly according to the author ample praise
for his untiring and successful industry. He has gathered together and embodied in
this volume a prodigious amount of curious and interesting matter bearing more or less
distinctly upon the history and antiquities of Boston, and upon the discovery and
settlement of New-England.'
The commendation of the accomplished scholar and vigorous writer whose words we
have just quoted, is worth more than a multitude of ordinary recommendations. No
person was better qualified to form an opinion upon the merits of a work like this, and
none was less likely to bestow praise where it was not deserved.
Previous to commencing the preparation of this book, Mr. Drake had been for more
than twenty years engaged in collecting materials that would throw light upon the his-
tory of Boston ; and he had been favored with opportunities for making his collections
such as seldom are met with, and such as may never be met with by another person*
He has here drawn largely from original documents so obtained, that have never been
published and are in his possession. These constitute some of the most valuable por-
tions of the book. It is therefore certain that whoever hereafter undertakes to write a
history of this city must be largely indebted to these pages. Here, also, will be found —
either in the text or the notes- -the substance of nearly everything of importance con-
tained in the early records of Boston.
t Mr. Drake has taken pains to ascertain the names of streets, lanes, places, public
buildings and other localities, and has had remarkable success in these researches.
These are so arranged or indexed that very little difficulty will be found in learning
where and what they now are. The frequent changes in the names of streets have
rendered Mr. Drake's labors upon this matter much more difficult, but at the same
time have made the result of them more valuable. This too- common practice of aban-
doning time-honored names is here severely and justly condemned.
The book is issued in an elegant style, and is illustrated with a profusion of engrav-
ings, consisting of portraits of distinguished personages, engravings of ancient build-
ings, c oats-of-arms, autographs, &c. &c. Two large engravings on steel, give panoramic
views of the city of Boston and of its environs, as seen from the top of Bunker Hill
Monument. Other steel engravings are the portraits of the following Governors of
Massachusetts, namely : John Endieott, John Winthrop, Sir Henry Yane, John Leverett,
Simon Bradstreet, Joseph Duuley, William Burnett, Jonathan Belcher, John Hancock
and Samuel Adams. Portraits also are given of the learned Charles Chauncey, second
President of Harvard College ; of Lieut.-Governcr William Stoughton, who presided
at the witchcraft trials in 1692; of the famous New-England antiquary, Thomas
Prince; and of James Otis, that 'flame of fire,' as President Adams calls him, in the
controversy with Great Britain which preceded and led to the revolutionary war.
There is also a fine engraving of the Landing of the Pilgrims, and a reduced copy of
Bonner's map of Boston in the year 1722.
This history comes down only to the year 1770, and therefore does not reach the
revolutionary war. The most difficult portion, however, of the work has been accom-
plished, and the inhabitants of our city may congratulate themselves that the part of
its annals most likely to be obscured by time has been rescued for their benefit. The
later annals should also be preserved ; for some of the events in which the people of
Boston take the most pride have occurred since 1770.
As the volume published failed to prove remunerative, either to the author or the
publisher (perhaps through a too confident reliance upon the liberality of Bostonians,
which led them to bring out the work in an expensive style), it could not be expected
that the work would be continued without some pecuniary assurance from those who
106 Boole Notices. [January,
felt an interest in the fame of the city, or from the city itself. Some years ago a law
■was passed giving to towns the authority to appropriate moneys for aiding in the publi-
cation of their histories, and not a few of our towns have availed themselves of ita
provisions. By this means their inhabitants have had the satisfaction of seeing the
volumes that contain their history appear in a style creditable to themselves. None
have ever regretted the money so expended. A moderate encouragement from the city
of Boston in aid of the publication of its history, by subscribing for a number of
copies, or otherwise, would secure a work that no money would procure after the lapse
of a few years. We believe that, during the three vears and upwards that elapsed from
the time when the first number of this volume was issued till it was completed, no aid
was received in any way from the city. -j
Mr. Sargent felt a great desire that'the work should be completed by the author him-
self, and in the articles before noticed, he urged strongly that Mr. Drake be encouraged
to continue it. He wrote: —
« It remains to be seen if there be enough of local pride, or interest, in whatever re-
lates to the place of our birth, or the home of our adoption, or of the genial spirit of
patronage, or a relish for historic and antiquarian treasures, to encourage the author of
this work to pursue these meritorious and eminently interesting labors to the end. Of
one thing we are sufficiently assured, that, under existing circumstances, no man is
better qualified for the completion of the task ; his hand is in ; and the facilities ar.d
appliances are all around him, not only in his own extensive library, particularly adapt-
ed to the work, but in a familiar acquaintance, the result of long, practical experience,
with the avenues and sources of information.'
The work has also received frequent commendatory notices from newspapers and
other periodicals ; and we understand that Mr. Drake" himself has received numerous
private letters from abroad, both from friends and strangers, complimenting the work in
various points of view, and urging him to complete it. The Kev. Henry M. Dexter, ml
D.D., editor of the Congrcgationalist, in noticing this volume lately in his paper, ex-
pressed a hope that Mr, Drake would 'make leisure' to continue it to the present ;.,i
time. In reply he received the following communication, which he published in a
subsequent number of the Congregationalist : — pi
•There has been a good deal of inquiry why the work has not been continued to a
later period than that embraced in its pages. To answer this question in part is the '"i|
object of this note. The work was finished (to the year 1770, inclusive) in I80G. It
was issued in numbers by subscription by Mr. Luther Stevens. The copyright was
owned by me, and the publisher was to pay a per-centage on the sales. He complained
continually of the want of interest in the work by the Boston public generally, and that
the patronage did not pay the expense of publication. I believe his statement was true,
but, at the same time, his management as publisher may not have been the most judi-
cious. However that ma/ have been, I received nothing for my labor, saving a few
copies of each number of the work.
Now, Mr. Editor, you will not be surprised, should no more be said, why the His-
tory of Boston was not continued. I was indeed anxious to continue it, because I was
well into the subject, and it seemed to be much esteemed and highly appreciated, at
home and ibroad, by all for whose opinion I entertained deference and respect. But
the appreciative number was too small to make the work remunerative ; and you need
not be assured that the person who engages in a labor of the nature of the work in
question is not apt to be able pecuniarily to indulge in large outlays, however much of
importance he maj attach to those labors.
There are many gentlemen who look upon the • History and Antiquities of Boston '
as an honor to the city ; at least, such has been the frequent expression of many ; and
that there were men of wealth, who would willingly contribute sufficient means for
the completion of the work. It may be so, but I have met with only a single volunteer.
Perhaps solicitation might obtain others. It will never come from me.
I did not intend to make so long an explanation, but it may be it will relieve you
as well as myself from some importunities.
■ Boston, ZQtk March, 186S. Respectfully yours, Sam'l G. Drake.'
"With the opulence attained by the city of Boston since Mr. Drake closed his labors,
twelve* years ogo, what excuse can its inhahitants leave to their posterity that such a
'work was suffered to remain unfinished, with the probability that the materials would
be scattered which the author had been so long in collecting, and with the danger that
the ability to put them together would forever be lost ? "
The owner>hip of the few, unsold volumes, and of the stereotype plates, has passed
into the hands of Messrs. Piper & Co., enterprising booksellers of Boston ; and we learn,
what we hope is not true, that the plates have been, or are about to be, melted.
1869.]
Book Notices. 107
The Janes Family. A Genealogy and brief History of the Descendants
of William Janes the Emigrant Ancestor of 1G3T, icith an extended
notice of Bisliop Edmund S. Ja.nes, D.D., and other Biographical
Sketches ; By the Rev. Frederic Janes. " Inquire, I pray thee, of
the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers/7
Job viii. 8. New York : John H. Dingman, 654 Broadway. (C.
Scribner& Co.) 1S6S. pp. 419. J. Munsell, Printer, Albany, N. Y.
This genealogy extends through nine generations, and gives us the names of 2319
persons^ one ofwhose parents bore the name of Janes. The volume contains an in-
troduction, giving some general account of the New-Haven colony, with which
William Janes, the emigrant ancestor, joined his fortunes, and made his first settle-
ment. The chapter on the first generation, or William Janes, contains fifty paijes,
and presents much interesting historical matter, but is too discursive to give so defi-
nite an idea as we should have been glad to see, of the life and character" of its sub-
ject. The families are arranged in generations, but, strange to say, the titles of the
several generations are erroneously placed. .The personal history of the children of
William Janes, the emigrant, is found under the " third generation," while it
ought to be in the second, and this confusing arrangement is maintained to the end
of "the volume.
The compiler gives an account of " Guido de Janes," who went from France to
England in 1154, and received front his sovereign " the manor of Kirtland or Kirt-
lin? '! and this property remains still in the family-name, and " from this family,"
he "adds, "came William Janes, in 1G37 — "the generations between Geoftry do
Janes " (the grand-son of Guido de Janes) "and William, the emigrant, are not
vet transmitted to the compiler. We know little of their history." The connection
of the American with the English family of- Janes appears from the foregoing state-
ment to be an assumption without any adequate foundation. A knowledge of the
origin of English surnames should lead any one to hesitate before claiming that he
is descended from any ancient English family, until he can trace the line back, " link
bv link," through all the generations. The author does not appear to have any
knowledge of the ancestors of William Janes, not even the name of his father.
There may have been several families in England bearing the name of Janes, but of
distinct origin, la tracing families fancy 'has no part to play; the labor of the
o-enealogist begins, continues and ends in facts. These facts must be supported by
competent ew-Tenee. The evidence may not he such as would be necessary to estab-
lish a legal claim to property, but it should be such as will convince the majority
of intelligent, unbiased persons, who have had experience in such investigations.
Few American families can trace their pedigree farther backthan the emigrant an-
cestor and it seems to us highly judicious to stop where the line of evidence ceases.
The' volume is illustrated with several photographs, including one of the author,
and of Bishop Janes of the .Methodist Episcopal Church, and a very handsome wood-
cut of the " Janes Family Coat of Arms." Of the latter the author very justly
speal 3 as the " coat of arm? which has been in the Janes family for several genera- j
tions." This distinct repudiation of any positive claim to these arms for the family
in this country is exceedingly refreshing, when so many persons, who cannot trace
their family history beyond their great-grandfather, are parading their arms in con-
spicuous places, on their seals, wine-glasses and coaches. This ridiculous practice,
we rejoice to know, is becoming somewhat dangerous since the recent revival of in-
terest in the study of heraldry. It is to be regretted that they cannot all have as
appropriate mottoes, whether in English or Latin, as the tobacconist, who set up his
carriage, with arms emblazoned, under which the waggish painter placed as a
motio' Quid rides. m ,
The volume before us is a good specimen of Mr. Munsell s oest style, and both in
paper and letter-press does credit to his well-earned reputation.
The author may well congratulate himself on the completion of a work so credita-
ble to himself, and on which he has expended so much time and labor. To him the
family ave placed under an obligation which they cannot discharge. For the small
price of this volume, they are placed in possession of information relating to them?
selves and kindred, which cost months, if not years, of painful and perplexing labor,
and which will never cease to be interesting to members of the family, even down
to the latest generations.
As a crowning excellence of the volume, we are happy to add, that it contains a
voluminous index, occupying 27 pages, containing, we believe, the name of every
person mentioned in the book, E. f. s.
108
BooTcs, Pamphlets and Periodicals Received. [Januai
J.
BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND PAMPHLETS RECEIVED,
[ Although ice furnish 12 extra pages in this number, several book-notices are croicded out.
They will appear in the April number.]
Vermont Historical Gazetteer: A Magazine embracing a Digest of the History of each
town, Civil, Educational, Religious,. Theological and Literary. Edited! by Abby Maria
Hemenway, Compiler of " The Poets and Poetry of Vermont." Nos. VII. Till. IX. X. XI.
(Counties of Chittenden and Essex). Burlington: Published by Miss A. M. Hemenway.
1368. With Portraits and other Illustrations, pp. G17 — 1096. Quarto.
Memorials: Being a Genealogical, Biographical and Historical Account of the Name of
Madge in America, from 163S to 1868. By Alfred Mudge. Boston: Alfred Mudge & Son.
1863. 8vo. pp. xiv. and 413. With Portraits.
The Life, Campaigns and Battles of General Ulysses S. Grant. New- York: Ledyard
Bill. Charles Bill, Chicago, 111. 1868. 12ino_. pp. iv. and 502.
The Fairfaxes of England and America in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries,
including Letters from and to Hon. "William Fairfax, President of the Council of Virginia,
and his sons Coi. George William Fairfax and Rev. Bryan, Eighth Lord Fairfax, the
neighbors and friends of George Washington. By Edward D. Neiil, author of " Teme
Maria.'," " Dakotah Land and Dakotah Life," etc. etc. Albany : Joel Munsell. 1S63. 8vo.
pp. 234.
The Historv of Vermont, from its discovery to its admission into the Union in 1791.
By Hiland Hall. Albany : Joel Munsell. 1868. Svo. pp. vii. and 521.
The Military Services and Public Life of Major-General John Sullivan, of the American
Revclutionarv Armv. By Thomas C. Amorv. Boston : Wiggin & Luut. Albany, N. Y. :
J. Munsell. 1868. 8vo. pp. 5 and 320. With Portrait.
Miscellanea Genealogica et Hcraldiea. Loudon. Nos. for April and October, 1S6S.
The Herald and Genealogist. London. Part XXIX. December, 1863.
The Military and Civil History of Connecticut during the War of 1361 — 65. Comprising
a detailed account of the various regiments and batteries. By W. A. Croflfut and John M.
Morris. Illustrated. New-York: Published by Ledyard Bill. 1863. Svo. pp. iii. and 891.
Places of Interment of deceased Union Soldiers, in the various States and Territories.
Nos. 14, 15, and 16. Office of Quarter-Master-General U. S. A. Washington, 1868.
Catalogues of Officers and Students in Middlebury and Yale Colleges, and Wesleyan
University, 1868.
Historical Memoranda of the 52d Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, from its organi-
zation, Nov. 19ch, 1861, to its muster-out, by reason of expiration of service, on the 6th day
of July, 1S65. (By John Swaddling, one of the Itegt.) Elgin: 1868. pp.47. (500 copies
printed.)
" Who framed and ratified the Constitution for the United States." A Lecture delivered
before the Young Men's Democratic Club of Philadelphia, February 22d, 1867. By H. A.
Pue, Esq. Philadelphia, pp. 24.
Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology, Statistics, and Natural History.
Established March, IS 18. Vol. IV. No. 3. Lowestoft: Printed by Samuel Tymms, 60
High-street. M.DCCC.LXYIII. pp. 99—182.
Catalogue, of Books on Printing and the Kindred Arts: embracing, also, works on Copy-
right, Liberty of the Press, Libel, Literary Property, Bibliography, &c. Albany : Joel.
Mnnseii. 1868. pp. 47.
Paper on Building-Stones. By Charles H. Forter, M.D. To the New Capitol Commis-
sioners. Albany : Joel Munsell. 1S68. pp.41.
In Memoriam. A discourse on the Life and Character of the late Rev. George Duffield,
D.D. Bv the Rev. William A. MeCorkie, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of De-
troit. Detroit : 1368. pp. 47.
Catalogue of Books chiefly relating to America. No. 11 Shoe and Leather St., Boston,
1868.
Prospectus. Historv of Athens County, Ohio (etc.). Bv Charles M. Walker (Ohio-
Valley His. Series). Cincinnati. Robert Clarke & Co. 1868.
Report and Colleetions of State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Parts I. II. and III.,
of Vol. V.
The General Association of Iliinois. 1863. Minutes of the twenty-fifth Annual Meeting,
Jacksonville, Mav 27—31. With Reports and Statistics. Quincv : 1863. pp. 62, and a map.
The Book-Buyers. A Summary of American and Foreign Literature. New-York:
Septemher, October, November and December, 1868. pp. 24.
The Little Corporal. An Original Magazine for Boys aud Girls, and for older people who
have young hearts. Chicago: November, 1868. pp.16.
A Sermon, on the Moral Aspect of the Kingston Tragedy. Delivered by Rev. T. M. Mer-
riman, A.M., in the Baptist Church, Kingston, Mass., Sunday, July 12, 1868. Plymouth :
1863. pp. 31.
The Annals of Iowa, published Quarterly by State Historical Society, at Iowa Citv.
October, 1868. Edited by Sanford W. HutT, M.D., Cor. See. Davenport : 13C3. pp. 2491-
3-55, with portrait of Gov. Stone.
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HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
Vol. XXIII. APRIL, 1869. No. 2.
WILLIAM BENTLEY FOWLE.
[By the Rev. Elias Xasox, A.M., of North-Billerica, Mass.]
William: Bentley Fowle Yv-as born in Salutation alley, Boston, on
the 17th day of October, 1795. His father, Henry1 Fowle, born in
Medford, Sept. 19, 1766, was well educated and intended to devote
his life to literary pursuits ; but the resources of the family failing, he
came to Boston and here learned the trade of pump and block making-.
He was a man of more than ordinary ability, and frequently addressed
his fellow citizens eloquently and effectively upon the stirring ques-
tions of that day. His library for those times was large and well
selected, and Lis home was the resort of men of intelligence and good
breeding. As a free mason be stood very high — holding the rank of
deputy grand high priest; and of the French language he had acquired
a complete mastery, so that when the Luke of Ohartres,* afterwards
Louis. Philippe, and Talleyrand-Perigord were passing a few months
of their exile in Boston, they frequently spent an evening- and played
1 Son of Henry and Mary (Patten) Fowle, of Medford, where he was born, Sept. 19th,
1766. He m. (1st) Elizabeth, dan. of Joshua and Mary Bentley, of Boston, Now I, 1789,
and had issue? —
Henry, b. Julv 26, 1700 ; Betsev, b. May 20, 1792 ; Henry, b. Jan. 14, 1704 ; Wm. Bcntler, j
b, Oct. 17, 1795"; Joshua B., b. June 17, 1707; Betsey, b. Mar. 20, 1709; Thomas Patten,
b. Dec. 5, 1800 ; John Skillin, b. Aug. 5, 1802 ; George, b. Sept. 4, 1804 ; Ana, b. April 18,
1806, in. Nathaniel Colburn, and now a widow living in Canton street, Boston ; Caroline j
Augusta, b. June 29, 1808.
Mrs. Elizabeth ( Bentley) Fowle died Jan. 4, 1811, and he then married (2d) Mary Adams,
July 11, 1811, who died, s. p. June 18, 1814. lie then married (3d) Ruth Skinner, Dec. 1, j
1814, and had issue :—
Augusta, b. Oct. 7, 1815; Ruth Eliza, b. Feb. 3, 1817; Ellen Maria, b. Get. 30, 1818;
Andrew Sigoarney, b. Dec. 2, 1820 ; Joseph Warren, b. Jan. 26, 1823 ; De Witt Clinton, b.
Jim. 24, 1825. Henrv Fowle, d. March 10, 1837. His widow, Ruth (Skinner) Fowle, died
Feb. 15, 1863.— Family Bible.
2 The due de Chan-res, afterwards Louis Philippe [b. Oct. 6, 1773], whose father, called
"Philippe Egalite," was guillotined — fled, on the downfall of the party which sustained j
him, to Coire in.the Grisohs, where he taught mathematics under the name of "Corby."
He arrived at Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1796, and thence came to Boston, where he taught the
French language for several months, residing in the family of a tailor, by the name of
Amblard. He was introduced to Maj. Benjamin Russell by Talleyrand, and is said to have j
communicated one. or more articles on French affairs to the columns of the " Cenlinel."
He presented Mr. Henry fowle a set of chess men which are still in the possession of a
member of the family.
Vol. XXIII. 10
110
William Bcntlcij Fowle.
[April,
a game of chess with Mr. Fowle. Wis first wife, Elizabeth Bentley,
sister of the eminent scholar Dr. William Bentley,1 was a woman c>j
rare intellectual attainments, and in every way qualified to instruct
and elevate the minds of those confided to her care.
Though Mr. Fowle himself was a laborious mechanic, his mind ',vas
richly stored with knowledge, his home, though humble, was the scat
of elegance and refinement, so that men of royal blood, accustomed to
the style of European courts, were pleased to mingle in its tranquil
scenes and share its hospitality.
Under such fostering influences, and with the gift of a good, strong
constitution, William Bentley Fowle came into life. He early mani*
fested a love of books and learning ; and at the early age of three
years was sent to one of the public schools, taught by a woman, at
the "north end/7 and there, according to the custom of the times,
committed to memory the whole of the "Assembly's Shorter Cate-
chism. " " I could repeat it," he observes in his lecture on memory
(Teacher's Institute, p. 119), "backwards as well as forwards, and
understood it one way just as well as the other. When the dame had
visitors, I was often brought forward to perform this feat, crab-fashion,
to the great amazement of the visitors, the glorification of the venera-
ble dame, and to my own great edification in Christian knowledge and
humility. ;J
When six years old, he was placed in what is now the Eliot school,
where he commenced the study of Mr. Caleb Bingham's Young Ladies1
Accidence, which he soon learned by heart.2 By close application to
his studies he usually held position at the head of his class, and
although he then recited lessons in grammar, almost wholly uncon-
scious of the meaning of the words he uttered, he nevertheless, when
ten years old, received the Franklin medal for his proficiency in that
branch of learning. Of master John Tileston, whose peculiarities he
has pleasantly described in his memoir of Mr. Caleb Bingham,3 he
learned, as did Edward Everett, to write a rouud and legible hand ; while
from his beloved father, and the French and Polish refugees who re-
sorted to his house, he acquired an accurate knowledge of the French.
At the age of thirteen years, he entered the public Latin school, but
was then so ignorant of English grammar as to be unable, at the ex-
amination for admission, to give the perfect participle of the verb
"love." " It is not to be wondered at, therefore/' says he in speak-
ing of this period of his life, " that I hated grammar f had no faith in
1 Bentley, William, D.D., son of Joshua and Mary "Bentley, was born in Boston,
graduated at Harvard, 1777, and was ordained over the second church in Salem, Sep-
tember, 178-3. He was editor of the Essex Register nearly twenty years. He published a
collection of Hymns in 179-5; the History of Salem in Vol. VII. of the Mass. Hist. Collec-
tions, and other works. His death occurred suddenly on the 29th of December, 1819, at the
age of 61 years ; and his eulogy was pronounced by Edward Everett.
He was distinguished for his antiquarian tastes and collections ; for his extensive ac-
quaintance with foreign lancrua^es, and for his love of books, paintings, &c. His library
was given in part to Meadville Theological Seminary; to his nephew William Bentley
Fowle, who had assisted him in collecting it, and to the American Antiquarian Societv of
Which he was a member. Sep Proceedings of the Am. Ant. Soc, March 16, 1S66, p. 99".
The other children of Joshua and Mary Bentlev were John; Thomas, m. Skiilin;
Samuel, m. Rebecca Fowle; Marv, m. Robert" Dawes ; Elizabeth, m. Henry Fowle;
Susanna, m. Capt. Wool ley. Mr. Joshua Bentley lived on Commercial street, Boston.
He held the office of commissarv in the revolutionary-war. It is said that his father, a
lieutenant in the English navy, was a second son of Sir John Bontiey.
* See Th* Teachers Institute, p. 141.
* See Aj/iencan Journal of Education, TOl. V. p. 325.
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I860.] William Bent ley Foicle. Ill
the utility of teaching- it as then taught, and determined to reform the
method if ever I had a good opportunity." l Most conscientiously he
kept this resolution. In the Latin school, he made rapid advancement
in the elements of the learned languages, and was turning his mind to
a collegiate course of study, when a depression in his father's business
rendered it necessary for him to withdraw his son from school and
place him in a store. At the age of fifteen years, therefore, the studi-
ous youth was apprenticed to the learned bookseller and publisher, Mr.
Caleb Bingham, whose store then bore the number, "44 Cornhill" — ■
and was the favorite resort of the school teachers of that period. Mr.
Bingham had received a liberal education [Dartmouth College, 1782],
had been a successful teacher ; he had, also, in addition to the compi-
lation of the Columbian Orator, the American Preceptor, and other
popular school books, made a good translation of Chateaubriand's
Atala, and was in all respects an honorable and upright man ; so that
in coming under his influence the -mind of the young apprentice wTas per-
haps quickened, and his appetite for learning sharpened quite as much
as if he had continued longer in the Latin school. The business of the
store being limited almost exclusively to the sale of school books, at
that period few in number, the book-loving clerk had ample opportu-
nity to indulge his taste for reading, and to discuss educational plans
aud systems with his intelligent master and the teachers who frequent-
ed "44 Cornhill." Mr. Bingham was an ardent friend of educational
reform ; his labors as a teacher, and his admirable series of school
books had served to break up the monotony of the old routine in the
Boston schools and to inaugurate a more animated, vigorous and
sensible method of instruction. Young Fowle imbibed his master's
spirit ; read the works of Lancaster,2 Priestley and of the pupils of
Pestalozzi, whose new and original system of instruction was then
engrossing the attention of the leading educators of the world, and
began, even at this early age, to form a library of the works of Milton,
Fenelon, Rousseau and other writers on the philosophy of teaching
aud of mental culture. The continuous study of the French language
and the subjection of his mind to the severe discipline of "reading
proof " — of which there was then much to do in Mr. Bingham's office
— extended rapidly his grammatical and lexical attainments. Observ-
ing his critical acumen and his love of books, Dr. William E. Charming
advised him to enter Harvard College ; aid was tendered him ; but
his love of independence, his facilities for acquiring, in the book-store,
just the kind of information which he wanted, led him to decline it.
To master thoroughly the elements of leaining, to understand clearly
the philosophy of the mind, he esteemed of more importance to himself,
than to burden his memory with the technicalities of falsely construct-
ed systems which never could be turned to any practical account.
Meanwhile his iove of books, fostered by the example and the friendly
counsel of his uncle. Dr. William Bentley, was steadily increasing- ;
and his mind, through these influences and the " Belles-Lettres Associ-
1 See Teachers' Inr,tittt.fe, p. HI.
* Joseph Lancaster was horn in London, Nov. 27, 1778, and became, under the pntronn<re
of George III., a public lecturer on education. He came to America in 1818, and in conse-
quence of his visit, Lancasterian or monitorial schools were established in New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and other large cities of the country. Lancaster nfterwards met
■with reverse of fortune, and died "miserably poor" in New York, in October, 1833, in the
lifr.v-fii-it year of his age. See Am. Jour. Ed., June, 1861, p. Z'A.
I
I
112 William Bcntley Fowle, [April\
ation," of which ho was an active member, continued to acquire fres'f
strength and vigor. 'On the decease of Mr. Bingham, April 6, 18 1 "I,
his heirs entrusted the management of the book-store entirely to tlile
hands of Mr. Fowle, who settled his master's business, and spent h'h
time in publishing, trading, studying and closing the estate of Di\.
Bentley, who had appointed him his executor, until the spring of 1821;
when a change in the Boston school system called him into that field
of labor for which his temperament, talents and acquirements admira-
bly qualified him, and in which he performed good, honest service for
his native city and his country. Mr. Fowle was born for a teacher;
his studies, his associates, his bon ange gardien, turned him, perhaps
unconscious of it at the time, towards the responsible duties and the
heartfelt pleasures of the school-room.
It was observed, in the year above mentioned, by the primary school
committee of Boston, of which he was a member, that some two hun-
dred children in the city wore growing up uneducated, because too
old to enter the primary, and too ignorant to gain admission to the
grammar schools. One thousand dollars were granted by the city to
fit up a room and employ a teacher for them. A miserable pittance
for the work ; but brave hearts had the charge of it. The monitorial
system has achieved success in Europe, and why not here ? It is
bringing into education just what education teaches us to apply to
commou business, the grand economic principle of division of labor.
It is encouraging the older, by allowing them to teach the younger
pupils. Time and talent husbanded ; t\iQ work well done. What
harm in this ? But who shall commence the reformation ? Who shall
foremost face the frowns and bear the insults of those wedded to the
ancient system? Why, Mr. Fowle himself. Stepping into the school-
room on Fort Hill with no intention of remaining in it only during a
temporary absence of the teacher, he met with such success — even
with the roughest set of boys the city could afford, as to attract the
attention and commendation of mayor Qnincy, and at length to obtain
the salary of a grammar-school master, with the permission also of
carrying on his book-selling simultaneously with his school.
Among other innovations, this enlightened teacher introduced the
black-board, now a sine qua non in the very humblest educational
institution ; the drawing of maps and geometrical diagrams, and the
writing or the printing of the spelling lesson into his school. He
dispensed with corporeal punishment, and provided every pupil con-
stantly with some kind of employment-suited to his years and inclina-
tion. He discarded the old monotonous method by whose " vain repe-
titions " the minds, both of the teacher and the taught, were stultified ;
and assuming that every child had an aptitude for accomplishing
something good, set himself most earnestly at work to discover it,
and to direct the training in accordance with it. The introduction of
this novel system aroused the animosity of the conservative teachers
of the city against the " monitor man," as some of them were pleased
to call him ; sharp discussions followed ; bitter, biting words were
spoken ; but from the collision between the Hint and steel some light
and fire proceeded for the benefit of the city. In a scries of admirable
articles, Mr. Fowle so effectually exposed the mismanagement and
abuses of the grammar schools that the committee at once enlarged
the course of study and introduced other important changes.
1869.] William Benllcy Fowle. 113
At the annual exhibition of the monitorial school in 1S23, Mr. Fowle
brought forward his scholars, numbering about one hundred and
eighty, without any previous special drill, and they acquitted them-
selves so creditably in their various recitations and exercises at the
black-board that the mayor pronounced the exhibition equal to that of
any grammar school in the city.
Though actively engaged in the performance of his duties in the
school-room and in the management of the business of his store, this
indefatigable worker had, by garnering, with a will, the golden sands
of time, prepared a very accurate and enlarged edition of Abel Boyer's
Royal French and English Dictionary, which was very correctly print-
ed in 1822 ; received the approbation of the North American Review,
[Jan. 1823, p. 228], and held its position in our schools until super-
seded by the more elaborate work of Spiers and Surenne, published
by D. Appleton & Co. in 1852. Feeling the need of a reading book
that should embrace more and richer specimens of our modern litera-
ture than Scott's " Lessons, " Dana's " Selection, V Murray's " English
Reader," or Bingham's " American Preceptor," presented, Mr. Fowle
engaged the Rev. John Pierpont to prepare for him the "American
First-Class Book," which in the elegance, elevated tone and variety
of its extracts may be said to stand unrivalled among the numerous
compilations made for the higher class of readers in our schools.
The reputation- of Mr. Fowle as a teacher of the Lancasterian sys-
tem had now become such as to induce some gentlemen of wealth and
standing in the city to form a corporation, erect and furnish a school-
house with philosophical apparatus, and employ him as the chief in-
structor. It was called the "Female Monitorial School," and was
probably the first school in this country, says Mr. Barnard [Jour. Ed.
1861, p. 603], that was "furnished with apparatus adequate to the
illustration of the subjects taught." An excellent air pump and some
other instruments were imported from London ; bvt most of the arti-
cles were manufactured under the direction of Mn^Fowle himself, at
an expense of not less than two thousand dollars. By this bold inno-
vation, a stimulus was immediately given to the construction of philo-
sophical instruments in this city, and to the use of them in illustration
of the principles of science taught in the seminaries of learning
through the country.
On assuming the charge of this school in 1823, Mr. Fowle relin-
quished his business as a bookseller and devoted his leisure moments
to the compilation of school manuals, and to the preparation and de-
livery of scientific lectures to a lyceum made up mostly of his pupils
and their friends. These lectures, some on the atmosphere, some on
the solar system, some on the wonders of chemistry, mineralogy and
geology, and illustrated by an ample set of apparatus, were given
gratuitously during many successive winters, and were sometimes
attended by as many as five hundred persons. It was in some respects
a prelude to the public lyceum, which is said to have been first estab-
lished in the town of Millbury, in this State, in 1827.
Mr. Fowle commenced his female monitorial school with about one
hundred and twentv scholars, teaching, in addition to the English
branches, Latin, French, and Spanish, and this by the system of mutual
instruction, on the plain principle that any one conversant with a sub-
Yol. XXIII. 10*
114 William Bcntley Fowle. [April,
ject may explain it to one who is not, to the mutual benefit of both ;
and after seventeen years of successful labor, was compelled by im-
paired health to relinquish his position.
Among the general exercises of his school, Mr. Fowle early intro-
duced vocal, and afterwards instrumental music ; calisthenics, and
needle-work, which was taught by the since celebrated Mrs. D. L. Dix.
By the use of Francoeur's Introduction to Linear Drawing, which he
translated from the French in 1824, he trained the hand and the eye 13
of his pupils to draw maps, charts, and geometrical figures with sur-
prising accuracy and beauty. Some specimens, still remaining, seem
at first sight to have come directly from the skilful hand of the engra-
ver. The letter-printing is admirably well executed. In making
these, and other judicious innovations and improvements, this eminent %
teacher was really marking out the course for Mr. Horace Mann ; and
the monitorial, was actually anticipating the normal school, which
through the untiring and well directed energy of the Rev. Charles
Brooks, of Medford, became a state institution in 1838. Many of
Mr. Fowle's pupils received their whole education in his school, and
aftec graduation pursued successfully the vocation of their beloved 1
master. - §
Mr. Fowle, as we have seen, had early expressed a determination
to reform the svstem of English grammar then in vogue ; and devoting
such moments as he could spare to the study of the Gaelic,. Gothic,
and Anglo-Saxon elements of our language, to the examination of the
Grammar of Dr. John Wallis '(1653), and to the " Diversions of Purley"
(1786), he wrote and published in 1827 an able grammatical treatise
which he called the "True English Grammar," wherein the forms and
principles of our language are set forth, without much reference to
the structure and modifications of the Greek and Latin, which Murray,
as well as almost every other English grammarian has taken for his
model. In theory Mr. Fowle is right; since the ground-work of our
language is almost entirely of the northern tongues ; while the super-
structure is in part only of the more elegant and classic speech of
Greece and Rome. To understand our language, then, it is imperative
that we leave the conjugations and declensions of the later learned
tongues and descend to the simple forms of the original elements, and
by these forms interpret, analyze and explain the complicated struc-
ture. This principle Mr. Fowle clearly saw ; and on this principle
constructed all his subsequent grammatical works. Teachers derided
and opposed the system ; it compelled them to begin down at the very
bottom of the ladder; to surrender something of their "linguistic
lore;77 and this to those who drink but shallow draughts from the
"Pierian Spring" is ever irksome. The Latino-English system still
prevails in our schools ; yet considering the tendency of philological
studies at present, may we not justly conclude that the simple and
natural will ere long gain the ascendancy over the artificial method of
dealing with our mother tongue ?
Mr. Fowle continued to prepare for the press and publish one or
more school books almost every year ; to explain and defend his edu-
cational system both by his voice and his pen, and to fulfil his duties
as a loving father, an accomplished teacher and an upright citizen.
In August, 18 U, he delivered before the American Institute of In-
struction an able lecture'on the "Education of the Propensities, "
JWj
1869.] William Bentley Fowle. 115
wherein some of his views of phrenology,1 in which he was a firm
believer, were made known.
In 1842, Mr. Fowle resumed his former business of bookselling ;
and in. connection with Mr. Nahum Capen, commenced the publication
of the " Common School Journal/'' started by Mr. Horace Mann the
preceding year, and of which he continued the editor at a salary of
$700 per annum. Brought thus into close relations with the distin-
guished secretary of the Board of Education, and sympathizing with
him in respect to his advanced and startling educational plans, Mr.
Fowle came into still sharper collision with the conservative teachers
and school committees of the day; and while he had the pleasure of
seeing his principles of instruction gradually gaining ground, he was
at the same time compelled to realize that breaking down erroneous
systems brings no bread. In a pecuniary point of view the " Common
School Journal," which Mr. Mann edited until 1843, and Mr. Fowle
after him until 1852, was a sad failure, and involved the publishers in
very serious liabilities. Mr. Fowle was of invaluable service to Mr. i
Mann. -He wrote, travelled, and lectured for him ; he defended j
him.
On the establishment of the Teachers' Institutes by the Board of
Education — which are a kind of temporary normal school, held in dif-
ferent sections of the State for disseminating information in respect to
the art of teaching — Mr. Mann secured at once the valuable aid and
cooperation of Mr. Fowle, and found him to be one of the most efficient
and acceptable lecturers in his carefully selected corps. Before these
Institutes Mr. Fowle pronounced more than one hundred lectures.
Of those delivered in 1845 and 1846 he has given the substance in " The
Teacher's Institute," published in 1847, which, in some respects, is.
for the inexperienced teacher, one of the best practical guides extant.
Mr. Fowle lectured before Teachers' Institutes as late as 1840 or 1850 ;
and sometimes in the adjoining States. " I taught an Institute,"
wrote he, in his Journal, Bangor, Nov. 26, 1849, " and lectured three
times for their lyceum." . ]
In 1850 or 1851 he removed to West-Newton, and the next year,
October 27, opened a monitorial school at 521 J Washington street,
Boston, into whose duties and pleasures he entered with the buoyant
freshness and vigor of early youth, lie taught this school success-
fully uutil his second marriage, which occurred November 20, I860,
when he removed to the quiet and beautiful town of Medfield, where,
still fresh and youthful hi his feelings, he spent Ins time in literary
.avocations, and in the enjoyment of refined and intellectual society,
until kindly called away from mortal scenes to his reward on high.
His departure took place on the 6th day of February, 1865, and his
remains repose in Forest-Hills cemetery.
Mr. Fowle's height was 5 ft. and i-> inches ; his weight, at the age of
62 years, 180 lbs. His countenance was open, frank and placidly
benignant in its general expression ; yet when moved by some new
thought, a kind of electric glow shot over it, revealing more than <
words could do the emotion of the soul, llis eye was full and of a
light cerulean blue.
1 Mr. F. was at one time president of the Boston Phrenological Society. He oi^cc took a
planter cast of the head oi Wliitefield, at Newbuiyport,
116 William Bcntley Fowle. [April.
In his theological views, he was liberal and tolerant. He usually
attended Dr. N. L. Frothingham's church, of which he was one of the
deacons. When spending Sunday away from home, he sometimes
occupied, acceptably, the pulpit of the clergyman with whom he hap-
pened to be staying. lie was a life-long student of the Bible.
He hated oppression of mind or body, and hence ever wrote and
spoke indignantly against the system of American slavery, which he
was permitted, ere his death, to see completely overthrown. He was
a member of our state legislature in 1843.
Of an ardent temperament, strong affections, frank and open dispo-
sition, he made firm and lasting friends, as well as now and then a
stubborn enemy. His pupils loved and honored him, and were most
eloquent in his praise. Many were the mementos, in the form of a
"silver pitcher/' a ''gold watch, ,; or ''Life of Washington/' which
he received from them in attestation of their affectionate regard. One
of them, Mrs. Cornelia (Loring) Thompson, bequeathed to him the |
sum of $5000, which greatly served to mitigate the cares of his de-
clining years. J
Mr. Fowle was an indomitable worker. This is in part the secret
of his success. He was never idle. His mind was ever conceiving: 1
his hand wras ever achieving something for the benefit of his fellow
men. His library, enriched by a. bequest from Dr. Bentlcy, was
both large and well selected. It embraced many choice works in
French and Spanish literature, together with the leading classical pro-
ductions of our own language, lie had also a fine cabinet of shells
and other natural curiosities. In the midst of his books he loved to
dwell, and here, when the doors of his beloved school-room were
closed, the visitor would generally find him poring over some treatise
on divinity or new educational work ; or with pen in hand preparing
a critique on our grammatical system, or a new school book1 for the
press ; but always ready for a pleasant conversation and a fresh idea
from a thinking mind. " I have studied/' once he wrote, " the Latin
and Greek languages as far at least as the majority of what are called
1 His publications, so far as I cart ascertain, are: —
1. Dover's French and English Dictionary, 1822. 2. Catechism of English Grammar,
Boston, 1823. 3. Practical Guide to Reading" and Orthography, 1824. 4. Practical Geogra-
phy, Part I., 1S24. 6. Introduction to Linear Drawing from Francoeur, 1825. 6. Child's
Arithmetic/Boston, 1S2G. 7- American Speaker, 1826. 8. The True English Grammar,
1827. pp. ISO. 9. The True English Grammar, Part II., 1828. 10. French Accidence, 1828.
11. Exercises in writing French, 1829. 12. The New Speaker, pp. 376, 1829. 13. Improved
Guide to English Spelling, 1820. 14. Modem Practical Geography, -3d ed., 1830. 1-5. Prac-
tical French Grammar. 16. Fables in the French Language. 17. An Atlas, 1831.
18. French First Class Book, pp. 283, 1832; one of the best works of the kind extant.
19. An Etvmological Grammar, 1833, pp. 10.5. 20. Physiology, with eight life-size diagrams.
21. Primary Reader, 1837. 22. Bible Reader for Schools. 1839. 23. Common School Gram-
mar, Part I., 1842. 21. Common School Grammar, Part II., 1842. 25. The Common
School Speller, 1842; one of the most popular of all Mr. F.'s books, and still in extensive,
use. 26. Orthographical Exercise, 1812. 27. Scripture Lessons. 28. Companion to Spell-
ing Books, 1S43~. 29. Common School Geography and Atlas. 30. Elemeutarv Geography
for Mass. Children. 31. Common School Speaker, 1844. 32. Outline Maps of Massachu-
setts. 33. The Eye and the Hand, 1847, pp. 94. 34. The Teacher's Institute, 1847, pp.
2o8 — an excellent treatise on education. 3o. Parlor Dramas. 3(k One Hundred Dialogues,
18oG. 37. Familiar Dialogues. 38. The Free Speaker, 1839. 39. The Mind and Heart— a
collection of Tales, Dialogues, Poems, etc., mostly original. 40. The New Speaker. 41. The
New Reader. 42. Exhibition Dialogues. 43. A revised edition of the "American Precep-
tor." 44. An edition of Pope's " Essay on Man," for the use of schools. 4-">. Volumes XI.
XII. XIII. XIV. of the " Common School Journal." 46. Juvenile Dialogues. 47. Defence
of the True English Grammar. 48. A set of Outline Maps.
Mr. F. was preparing a Book of Dialogues when he died.
1869.]
William Bcntley Fowle.
in
educated men go. I have studied three or four other languages, and
have written more English than many others. My printed books
number more than fifty, my written lectures, mostly on scientific sub-
jects, more than sixty ; my newspaper essays more than five hundred,
and my letters enough to entitle me to a vote of the Post-oflice De-
partment/'
Of strong and deep convictions, Mr. Fowle wrote in a clear, direct
and positive. style ; using but few quotations or embellishments. In-
tent himself upon the matter in his mind, he thought but little of the
form it should assume in coming to the light. Therefore the style is
just the man himself — unstudied, simple, strong.1
lie had an antiquarian taste, and became a resident member of the
New-England Historic-Genealogical Society in 1863. He was also a
member of several other learned bodies.
A part of his valuable library he bequeathed to Tufts College ; that
part of it which he held in trust from his uncle, Dr. Bcntley, went to
the American Antiquarian Society, and the remainder of it, amounting
to a thousand volumes or more, is kept b}r his family at Medfield.
When we consider the number of pupils this faithful teacher educa-
ted ; the amount of literary labor, as an author, he performed ; the
improvements he effected in the art of teaching; the lessons he im-
parted to the instructors of this commonwealth ; the benevolence he
exhibited ; the hopes he inspired ; the sorrows he soothed ; the love-
light he shed around him — we cannot but feel that though no monu-
mental shaft may mark, fair gratitude with choicest flowers will deck,
and sweet anxction with the tenderest tears bedew his peaceful grave.2
SOLDIERS IN THE LOUISBURG EXPEDITION.
From Dedham (Mass.) in H44-5 : — Rev. Thomas Balch, chaplain.
Capt. Eleazer Fisher, William Weatherbee, Samuel Weatherbee, John
Thorp, Michael Brite, Samuel Thorp, Hugh Delap. Hid. Bedham.
Prom Spencer (Mass.) — Edmund Bemis, Lieut, at the reduction of
d. 1810, aged 90. Hist. Spencer, p. 164,
Louisburg, 1745
From Worcester. — Benjamin Gieason, died at Louisburg, 1745.
Adonijah Rice. Hist. Worcester, p. 59.
1 His life of Caleb Bingham {Am. Jour. Ed. Vol. v. 185S,) is, perhaps, a fair specimen of
Lis ability as a writer.
2 Mr. Fowle married (1st), Sept. 28, ISIS, Miss Antoinette Moulton, daughter of Ebenezer
Mouiton, and had issue : —
1. Maria Antoinette, b. Jtdv 4, 1819; d. unmarried, Dee. 10, 186-3.
2. Eloise Bourne, b. Mav 25, 1821 ; rn. Daniel Smith, living, in Brooklyn, N. Y.
3. Abba, b. Dec. 11, 1822 ; m. William H. Mackintosh.
4. Eliza, b. Dec. 20, 1824 ; m. William Tiles.
5. William B., b. July 27, 182(5 ; in. Mary Elizabeth, dan. of John L. Dimmock.
6. Ellen C, b. Marsh* 31, 1828; m. Frank H.'Ciapp, of Detroit, Mich., and d. Dec. 7, 1866.
7. Anne, b. Feb. 21, 1830; m. Henry N. Whittlesey, and now lives a widow at Jamaica
Plain.
Mrs. Antoinette (Moulton) Fowle died Jan. 18, 1850; and he married (2d), Miss Mary
Baxter Adams, only surviving daughter of the Hon. Daniel and Harriet (Meed) A.dnms, of
Medfield, and granddaughter of the Rev. Daniel Adams, of Watertown, Nov. 26, 1860, by
whom he had issue :— Harriet Adams Fowle, born June 28, 1662.
118
Weymouth Epitaphs.
[April,
EPITAPHS1 FROM THE OLDER HALF OF
HILL/' WEYMOUTH, MASS.
BURYING
[Comma nieated by Mr. Joiin J. Loud, of Weymouth.]
These epitaphs contain the following- names : —
Badlam, Baley, Bate, Bicknell, Clother, Cotton, Dyar, 'Ford, Green-
wood, Holbrook, Humphrey, Hunt, Lovell, Nash, Paine, Phillips,
Pittee, Randel, Read, Rogers, Shaw, Smith, Tay, Torrey, Tufts, War-
ner, White, Whitman, Whitmarsh.
The stones over the graves of Rev. Samuel Torrey and wife, are
heavy horizontal slabs. Near them are two others of similar shape,
and about equal size, which have no inscriptions, but it seems very
probable tome cover the remains of William Torrey (father of Sam-
uel above), one of the earliest New-England authors, and a man of
eminence iu the public service, and his wife.
1666
Joseph
BYAR : 10 y
ABIGAIL NA
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1676
lames BICKNEL
8
ANAH
BYAR . 3 M
[Hannah Dyar, 1618. — Town
Records, j
•D:r I: TWO
• 1M S : OLD
: IULY :
[D. Dyar, two days old — doubt-
less.]
69
MARY : D iR :
ONE : YEAR : OLD
DYED 24 : OCTO
[Mary Dyar.]
John Tay Aged
30 years Decd
October ye 22
1678
John Son To
John & Elizabeth
Tay Aged 2
Months Dec'd
October Ye 29
1678
1682
Hannah
Dyar : 2 : M : 0
Here Lyeth Buried
Y* Body Of
Ephraim Hunt
Aged About 77
Years Deceased
Ye 22d Of February
1686-7
Here Lyeth Buried Ye
Body Of Elder Edward
Bate Aged 81 Yeares
Departed This Life Yre
25 Day Of March
1686
Elizabeth
nolbrook Wife
To John nolbrook
Aged 64 Yeares
Died Ye 25 of June
1688
» Copied by Mess. J. J. Load, W. H. Nash and C. T. Crane. A.D. 1863.
1869.]
Weymouth Ejntajjfo.
119
HEAR : LIETH : MARY
DYAR : 6 : OCT 1691
AG 18 M 0
Mrs. Mary Torrey
Aged 50 Years
Dyed on The 10 of
September 1692
Jeremiah Clother
Ye Son of
Jeremiah & Ruth
Clother, Aged
Near . 15 . Years
Died Decem Ye 17
1695
Here Lyeth Ye Body
Of Thankful
Humphery Wife
To Jaraes Humphery
Aged About
31 Years
Died January
Ye 1 169S-9
Here Lyeth Yc
Body Of Deacon
Jonas Humphry
Aged 79 Year3
Died February
Ye 11 1698-9
Here Lyeth Buried
Ye Body Of Cap4
Samuel White Aged
57 Years Died Ye
19 Of August
1699
Here Lves
Ye Body of Cap
John Holbrook
Aged About 82
Years Died
November Ye 23
1699
Here Lyeth
Y* Body of
Nathaniel
Humphery
Aged About 48
Years Died
Jan' Ye It 1700-1
Elisha
Ye Son of
Ichabod & Sarah
Holbrook Aged
2. Year & 8 M°
Died June Ye 20
1700
Here Lyes Buried
Y* Body Of Lieu1
Ebenezer White
Decd July Ye 24th
1703 In Yd 55th
Year Of His Age
Here Lyes Yc
Body Of Josiah
Torrey Son To
William &
Deborah Torrey
Aged About 20
Years Died Agus*
Ye 10 1706
Here Lyes Interred Ye Body
Of The Reuerend Mr Samuel
Torrey Pastor Of The Church
Of Christ In Weymouth Aged
75 Years Died April Ye 21st
17 0 7
Here Lyes The
Body of Elder
John Rogers
Aged 71 Years
Febery The 28th
Anno Domini
1709-10
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Here. Lyes. Ye. Body. Of.
Mra. Elizabeth. Cotton.
Wife. To. Mr. Theophilus.
Cotton. Of. Hampton.
Wxho. Died. Upon. Yc. Road.
By. Reason. Of. A. Fall
From. Her. Horse. Octobf
Ye3K1710. Aged. About. 45Years.
burned, in. hopes, of. a, joyfull
Resurrection.
120
Weymouth Epitaph
is.
[April,
Here Lyes Y°
Body of Deacon
Micajah Torrey
About 66-7
Years Died
January Ye 20
1710
Aged
1716
IVLYye 18
SARAH SHAW
AGED . YEAR3
Ilerc Lyes Buried
Ye Body Of M" Mary
White Widdow Of
Cap* Samuel White
Aged 75 Years
Died Octr Ye 23d
1716
Here Lyes Ye Body
Of M" Mary White
Wife To Mr Thomas
White Aged 40
Ye'rs Decd Nov'
Ye3d 1716
The Grane Of Mr
William Torrey (Son
Of Cap1 William Torrey)
Dec'1 Jan'y Ye
11th 1717-8
In Ye 80th Year
Of His Age
Here Lyes Ye Body
Of Jonathan Torrey
Aged About 64 Years
Died June The 7'*
1718
Here Lyes 5fe Body
of James Humphrey
Aged About 53
Years Died August
Y6 17th 1718
Here Lye8 The Body
of Joseph Biekneil
dyed In The 22 Yer
of His Age 1710
Here Lyes Ye Body Of
Hannah Baley Formerly
Wife To Samuel Pratt
Aged 77 Years
Departed This Life
May Ye 29*
1721
Here Lyes Ye Body Of
Deacon Micajah
Tor eod
Sepr Ye 29 1722
In Ye 50th Year
Of His Age
[Torrey — Toion Records."]
Here Lyes Ye Body
Of Mr Joseph
Torey Dec'1 A prill
Ye 22d 1723
In Ye 45th Year
Of His Age
t Decern
1724
In Ye 36th Year
Of Her GE
Here Lyes Buried
The Body Of
Cap* John Hunt
Who Departed this Life
March the 18rh 1724 in
Ye 70th Year of His Affe
Here Lyes Ye Bodv
Of M" Ruth White
Wife to Mr Benjamin
White Decd May The
6th 1724 In
The 40'h Year
Of Her Ae:e
Here Lyes Ye Body
of Ruth Torrey
Wife to Jonathan
Torrey Aged
About 74 Year3
Died A prill Y°
28th 1724
:
1869.]
Antiquity of the Name of Scott,
121
ANTIQUITY OF THE NAME OF SCOTT.
[Communicated by Martin B." Scott, Esq., of Cleveland, Ohio.]
The theory of Professor Inuess, of. Edinburgh University, in relation
to the original name of Scott in Scotland, is that, long before surnames
were known, the people of that country, who wandered into England,
there received the distinctive appellation of Scot us or Scot, and re-
turned . to Scotland, bearing the name of Scot, in addition to their
former name. The canny lad who crossed the border, as plain Robert,
returned in time from England as Robert Scotland reared a family
who retained the surname of their ancestor.
About 1686, Satchel's wrote a history of the name of Scott ; a
volume of some two hundred pages ; a large portion of which, was
doggerel poetry, but containing much quaint historical matter con-
nected with the name ; and from which Sir Walter Scott drew largely
in his "Lay of The Last Minstrel. " He left a copy of Satchells in
the library at Abbotsford, at this time an extremely rare book.
Satchells writes, under the head of
"THE ANTIQUITY OF THE NAME OF SCOTT":—
1 ' Some late start-up bran-new gentlemen ,
That hardly knew from whence their fa-
thers came,
Except from rednosed Robin,
Or trail Wallet, country Tom,
The son? of Cannongate Bess,
That could play her game ;
Whose labouring heads as great as any
house,
These col unmixing fellows can stagger
stare and shame,
Andswear the name of Scot is but a new
coined name,
These new cormited gentlemen, why
should they lie,
But these are sufficient to them that's not
blind ;
Some say they were not Scots to their name,
But only Scots by nation,
Yet Monks of Mellross they were known,
Which there was in the Picts kingdom,
John Earl of Channerth surnamoa Scot,
To die without succession was his unfor-
tunate lot ;
Brave Alexander the first, a King both
stout and good,
John Earl of Channerth married with his
royal blood,
Before Alexander the first, his brother
Edgar did reign
Mr. George Buchanan, and Hector Boe- The first that was annointed of Scotland
tii s can let them see, King ;
A thousand ye? rs if I do not forget, Reverend John Scot he did surmount.
By chronicles 111 prove the name of Scot, Who was bishop of Dumblane, and did
In King.Achaius time that worthy prince, the King annoint
John ; and Clement Scots they went to- Mr Michael Scot that read the epistle at
France
In Pan's they at first began,
In Charles the Great his time,
To instruct the Christian religion,
And there a College they did frame
Which doth remain untiil this very time
(And he that doth not believe me,
Must read Buchanan and he shall see ;)
Some authors I could <nve in.
Rome
He was in King Alexander the Seconds
reign
* * # # * *
And if my author yon would know,
Bishop Spotswoods book these Scots do
show.
How can these randy liars then
Make the Scots to be a start-up Clan,
1 Tin-? John Scot is mentioned by Roger, of Wendover, in his " Flowers of History.'*
Charles the Great held his wit and knowledge in such high estimation, that he made
him his table companion, where they cracked their jokes with great familiarity ; as a speci-
men, the king one day remarked to John: " What is there between a Scot and a sot " ?
"Only a table," replied Master Scot. Yet he was afterwards .so harsh and tyrannical with
his scholars, that they attacked luni in the schoot-reom and stabbed him to death with.
their pen-knives.
Vol. XXIII.
11
"H
122 Antiquity of the Name of Scott. fApi
Sure new start-ups themselves must be, There was a statute made which is y
For ancient families scorn to lie. extant,
But for the antiquity of the Scot, That no man shall presume to buy or .
There is one thing I had almost forgot, With llighlandmen or Scots of Ewsdak'
# * *
"Which is not worthy of nomination
Yet to mark antiquity I'll make relation ; Here I speak nought but truth, all men
In the second session of King David's may note,
parliament, The very true antiquity of the name of
Scot.
Buchanan, in his history of Scotland, conGrms the historical fact.s of
Satchells. He assorts that Charles the Great sent to Scotland for seme
learned and pious men, who read philosophy in Greek and Latin at
Paris, " among whom was Johannes surnamed Scotus.;; He was the
preceptor of Charlemagne, and left many monuments of learning-.
Clement, a Scot, was also a learned professor at the same time in
Paris, which puts it beyond doubt, that the surname of Scot is of great
antiquity ; even if we trace it back no further than the days of .Charle-
magne and Achaius, who lived about the middle of the eighth century.
But Hector Bcethius, and other historians (among whom are Ver-
mundus, Cornelius, and Scaliger), claim a still more remote antiquity
for the name of Scot, than is asserted by Satchells. Bcethius avers
that the name of Scot originated from Scota, the daughter of that
Pharaoh king of Egypt that wras drowned in the lied Sea. Thus :
Gathelus, son of Cecrops, first king of xVthens, and a native of Egypt,
became so insolent and troublesome at his father's court, that he waa
banished the kingdom ; whereupon with a large band of fugitives, he
left Greece, and went into Egypt, in the time of Moses, at a period
when Pharaoh was engaged in war with the neighboring nations.
Joining his forces with the Egyptians, he was* made a general, and
soon subdued the nations at war with Pharaoh ; and so won the favor
and confidence of that monarch, that he gave him his daughter, named
Scota, in marriage. About this time, Egypt was visited with the
plague of which we read, because Pharaoh would not let the children
of Israel go. In order to escape from the plague, which was carrying
off multitudes, Gathelus and Scota his wife, with a large number of
Greeks and Egyptians, put to sea and, afterwards, landing in Spain,
called that portion of the country Port-Gathale which is now known
as Portugal. Here he named his people " Sco- tis," from the affection
lie bore his wife Scoti,1 who no doubt was gentle and humane as- she
who rescued the infant Moses from the jaws of the crocodile (the
princess Thermutus). After years of bloody wars with the barbarians
of Spain, Gathelus, with his colony, sailed for and landed in Ireland,
and afterwards went over to the northern part of Britain, which was
called Scotland (the land of the Scots) from the Scots who planted
themselves there.
1 "This king he had one dooter than that was fair,
And sum man .said that scho suld bo his air,
Ana virgin c'ono ryght fair of nobill fame,
And Scota ais scho r.illit sves to name,
This king gaif her with gifris that vper large,
To Gathelus as wyfe in manage,
* $ *' * * *
And all bis folk for mair affiriitic
Callit thatne Scottis quhllk wes his wyfis name,
Out of Egipt lie brain with him fra name/'
[Bui/c 0/ the Chronicles of Scotland.
1869.] Antiquity of the Name of Scott, 123
This account of the orig-in of the Scots, is treated by many English
historians as fabulous. Buchanan is of opinion that the Scots first
came from Spain. Humphrey Lloyd, an ancient writer, opposes what
the Scots say of their antiquity; which is confuted by Buchanan,
who quotes Mamertinus in his panegyric to Maximianus, in which he
affirms, that before the coming in of Csesar (fifty-five years before
Christ), the Britons waged war against the Scots- Geoffrey Keating,
a learned Irish antiquary, avers that the posterity of Gathelus and
"Scota landed in Ireland, A.M. 2736 ; after the ilood, 1G86 ; after
Moses passing the Bed Sea, 192 ; before Christ's nativity, 1308 years.
In the early history of the world a generation was a hundred years or
more, according to the remoteness of the period. Colganus observes,
'on the Life of St. Cladroe, that the colony planted by Gathelus and
Scoti were Scythians ; that the true name of Scota was Scytha ; and
that that name was given her because her husband came out of Scytha.
King Alfred calls the Scots, Scythan ; the Germans, both Scythians
and Scots-Scutten ; and the old Britons, Y'Scot, which is confirmed
by Camden. Germany, in Alfred's time, embraced all Scandinavia, a
part of which was Seythia. The Venerable Bede speaks of the Picts
coming from Seythia, in their long-boats, to the northern parts of
Ireland, and there finding Gentwn Scolonan, their countrymen, but
admits they spoke a different language. According to Walsingham,
Scythe, Scythici, Scoti, Scotici, are all of one meaning.
The Abbe Ma-G-eoghegan published a history of Ireland, in 1158.
in which he asserts that the Scots were originally Scythians, or pro-
perly Kelto-Scythians of Spanish extraction ; while the ancient poets
and bards aver that Ireland was first settled by a colony from Spain,
who were descendants of a celebrated Breogan, whose grandson mar-
ried an Egyptian heroine named Scota, from whom Vae Irish took the
name Kinea-Scuit or Scots. We have the testimony of Seneca that
the name of Scot was known to some Roman writers in the first
century. William Eiphanstone, Bishop of Aberdeen, who searched
all the monuments of antiquity in Scotland ; and Fordim, who quotes
Grossum Caput, all concur that the name of Scot was derived from
Scota, the most noble person in the colony.
The people of Scotland, in their early inroads upon the neighboring
nations, were called Scoto-Brigaatines, or Scoto-Britanni ; and after-
watds, when they infested South-Britain, in Claudian's time, were
Called Scoti, and sometimes Atticotti. l In later times, Sir Michael
Scot, the wizard of the North, suffered many phases in the spelling
and pronunciation of Ids name. Dante, in the Inferno, writes the
name thus : '• So slender of his shape was Michael Scot." Boceacio,
a writer Si the same age, alludes to him as "a great master of necro-
mancy who was called Michael Scotto." In a note to Wharton's
history of English poeiry, mention is made of the early translators of
Aristotle from Greek into Latin, where he is called " Michael Scotus ; "
and Cervantes, in Bon Quixote, alluding to the same person, spells
the name E'Scotteilo, while John Leland, the learned antiquary in the
1 St. Jerome over? that, when a youth, he saw one of these Atticotti in Gatil feed on
human flesh. Mr. Crawford, president of the Ethnological Society of London, in dis-
cussing the subject remarks : " The human family wetc originally cannibals, which gradu-
ally wore away on the discovery of cereals for food, Among the last of the cannibals were
the Atticotti; who were not the true and proper Scptts of Harden, Bclweavie, Seotts-Hall,
and the rest of them, but ouiy the Irish Scott, a degraded horde of invaders and aliens."
..•
124: Antiquity of the ISame of Scott. [April,
• -i
i i
reign of Henry VIII., spells the name "Scotte" in referring to the
Scotts of Scotts-Hall.1
In the time of Charles II., a very learned discussion on the antiquity
of the Scots was carried on by Dr. Stillingfleet, the bishop of St. j
Asaph, and the famous archbishop Usher, who argued against what
they were pleased to call the assumption of the Scotch historian.
They were most learnedly and triumphantly answered by Sir George
McKenzie, the talented advocate for Ediuburgh to their majesties
Charles II., and James. Sir George contends that the antiquity of
the Scots is attacked by English writers, from the ancient enmity be-
tween the two nations ; that the Scots had formerly records and manu-
scripts in their monasteries and public archives, which proved then-
antiquity which was never questioned, until their records were de-
stroyed by Edward I., when he overthrew John Baliol, and removed
the stone chair, in which the ancient kings of Scotland were crowned
at Scone. They now have recourse to foreign authors, such as Mar-
cellinus, Tacitus, Seneca, Mamertinus, and others, together with
Erasmus and other learned critics of later date, by which Sir George
maintains and clearly proves the antiquity claimed for the Scots.
English writers do not agree among themselves on the subject. The id
Venerable Bede is contradicted by Lloyd; Dr. Heylen, who inveighs
against the antiquity of the Scots, contradicts himself; while Dr, fjj
Stillingfleet is at issue with Camden, and the bishop of St. Asaph.
Great as may be the merits of those controversial writers, it does not
militate against the fact that the name of Scot dates back far anterior
to the Christian era, whatever may have been its origin.
In the Psalter of Cashel is to be found Ileber Scot, son of Seru, son
of Easru, son of Gadelas, son of Niul, son of Feniusa-Farsa, son of
Baath, son of Magog, son of Japhet ; placing the name of Scot within
seven generations of the flood.
In tracing the pedigree of Milesius, Dr. Anderson and some other
writers assert that Scota, daughter of Pharaoh Cingeris, was the
mother and not the wife of Gathelus (or Gadelas as those writers have
it), as stated by Bcethius ; that his father Niul (son of Feniusa-Farsa,
king of Scythia, from whom the modern term "Fenian" is derived)
possessed lands at Capacirunt, on the coast of the Red Sea, which
Pharaoh had given him with his daughter Scota in consideration of
his great learning. At the time Moses led the children of Israel out
of Egypt he encamped in the vicinity of Capacirunt, to the great alarm
of Niul, who visited the camp of the Israelites, to gain intelligence of |
their designs ; and, in an interview with Aaron, learned their history
and objects. Gadelas accompanied his father to the camp, and on his
way was bit by a venomous serpent, but was cured by Moses, with a
touch of his miraculous rod, who prophesied that the descendants of
Gadelas should inhabit a large western island, where no venomous
reptile should exist. In gratitude to Moses for healing his son Gade-
las, Niul supplied the Israelites with provision for their journey
across the desert: but fearing the displeasure of Pharoah, Niul seized
the ships of the king, and from them beheld the overthrow of Pha-
1 It appears hardly credible the name <>f Scott conic] have been spelled with so many
variation-;, hut it is tint so strange if ive ran Relieve Buchanan, who tells us that the name
of Sterling was spelled over sixty different ways; and Dngdale gives one hundred And
thirty-one variations in the single name of " Mainwaring " of co. Chester. Bat few namei
at the present day retain the original orthography.
1869.] Antiquity of the Name of Scott. 125
raoh's host in the Red Sea. Scota survived her husband Niul, and
with her son Gadelas ruled her people many years. But during the
reign of Sru, great grandson of Scota, the Egyptians under Pharaoh
An Tuir, avenged themselves of the Scythians, for seizing the Egyptian
fleet and aiding the Israelites to escape ; by expelling them from
Capacirunt with fire and sword. Sru left Egypt with the Scythians
in his ships, and landed in Crete, where he died, and was succeeded
by his son Heber Scot, who sailed with the descendants of Gadelas
for Scythia ; but, being received by their kindred Scythians in a hostile
manner, Adnoin, the brother of Ileber Scott, slew Kellicoir king of
the Scythians, in a hand-to-hand combat. After remaining for a time
in Scythia, constantly harassed by the natives, Ileber Scott and his
brother Adnoin led the Gadelians (as his people were then called)
from Scythia to the country of the Amazons, and continued there for
a year, when they put to sea ; but their ships were driven by a storm
upon the island of Caronia in the Pontick Sea, where Ileber Scott died.
Milesius (who was nine descents from Scota, daughter of Pharaoh
Cingeris, and five descents from Heber Scott) went with his Gadelians
to Egypt, where he so signalized himself in the wars with the neigh-
boring nations, that he was made general-in-chief by Pharaoh Necta-
nebus, who gave him his daughter Scota in marriage. Alter remain-
ing seven years in Egypt, Muesius was reminded of the prophecy of
Moses, which had been handed down, that the offspring of Gadelas
should inhabit a large western island, and with sixty ships, his wife
Scota and his people, set sail for Ireland; touched at Thrace ; first
landed in the kingdom of the Picts (now Scotland), and, finding the
natives of Ireland too formidable, directed his course for the bay of
Biscay, and finally landed in Spain ; aided the Spaniards in expelling
the Goths from their kingdom, and finally died in Spain, without ever
setting foot in Ireland. After the death of Milesius, Scota and her
6ons, with a well appointed fleet and army, bearing on their standard
a dead serpent and the rod of Moses, in memory of their ancestor
Gadelas, set sail and landed in Ireland, A. M. 2701, and 1300 years
before Christ, according to Keating, After many hard fought battles,
in one of which Scota was slain, the descendants of Gadelas possessed
themselves of Ireland, as foretold by Moses, where no venomous rep-
tile existed ; thus exploding the popular fall cy that St. Patrick ex-
pelled the snakes and toads from Ireland. Amid all this conflict of
history, tradition and fable, between Hector Bcethius, Sir George
McKenzie and others on the one side, and the Psalter of Cashed, Dr.
Anderson, Keating, &c. &c, on the other, there is much to confirm
and nothing to disprove the existence of Scota and Ileber Scott at
the periods of time stated.
Long anterior to the general use of surnames, natives of Scotland,
when domiciled in England (in the Saxon period) or other countries,
attached " Scotus " to their proper names, to denote their nativity or
descent, as Johannes, surnamed .Scotus, mentioned by Buchanan ;
John Duns Scotus, one of the greatest scholars of his time,1 Man anus
Scotus, the learned Monk of Fuide, historian, &e. As we come down
to the Norman period in England, distinguished persons who had
Scotch blood in their veins added to their Christian names " le Scot/'
1 Hdiles says : " At Oxford, thirty thousand pupils attended his lectures."
Vol. XXIII. 11*
'
128 Antiquky of the Name of Scott. [April,
as John le Scot, last Earl of Chester, and his grand nephew William
Baliol le Scot, ancestor of the Scots of Scots-Hall, Kent, who thus
wrote his name, for the double purpose of perpetuating the name of
his great uncle (who died without issue) and indicating his own
Scotch descent. But his family having incurred the indignation of
Edward I., after he dethroned John Baliol, he pursued all that bore
the name of Baliol, with great rigor and vindictiveness. lie banged
Alexander Baliol, with cruel indignity, which so terrified his son David,
that he changed his name to " Strabolgie." According to Abercrom-
bie, Edward fined William four years rents and profits of his lands
and estates, cutting oil' his entire income ; and fearing ho might suffer
the fate of his kinsman, this William dropped " Baliol " from his name,
and ever after went by the name of William Scot.1 Dr. Fuller
gives several instances of change of name in the war of the Roses,
under similar circumstances ; La Blunt to Croke, Carington to Smith,
&c. It is note-worthy that Baliol was an historic name from the
coming in of the Conqueror, down to Edward Baliol, who died in 1363.
Since that period it is not to be met with in English history.
In process of time, the tendency of North-Britons to pass into En-
gland became common, and as surnames came generally into use
about the eleventh century, many descendants of Scotia assumed the
name of " Scot," usually spelled with one t, down to the beginning of
the seventeenth century, with few exceptions. Leland, as before stated,
wrote it " Scotte"; a few families of pure Gaelic blood adhering to
the original "Scot." The Scotts of Harden, according to good
authority, sprung from the Laird of Sinton, of which family was Sir
Walter Scott, although Sir Walter in his memoir of himself goa no
further back than the Laird of Raeburn. The most notable member
of this family living at present, is the Rev. Dr. Robert Scott, a pro- 1
found scholar, and master of Baliol College, Oxford.
The Scots of Ancrum and of Dunninald claim descent from the re-
nowned wizard, Sir Michael Scot, who flourished in the twelfth cen-
tury, and they assert that the Buckleugh Scots are from a younger
branch of their house. Satchells avers that the Buccleuch Scotts are
descended from John of Galloway, who received the surname of
" Scot " from Kenneth III., in the ninth century, as described by Sir £
Walter in a note to the Lay of The Last Minstrel The present duke
of Buccleuch traces his pedigree through Richard le Scot of Murdis- i
ton, county Lanark, one of the Scotch barons, who swore fealty to
Edward I. in 1295 ; being the same period at which the Baliols ac-
knowledged Edward as their lord-paramount; confirming the asser-
tion of Philpot that the family of the duke and the Scotts of Scotts-
Hall had a common ancestry in the Baliols.
The original coats-of-arrns were the same, with a slight variation ;
although now quite different. The duke claims a Norman extraction
from a family of the original appellation of L'Escott, which is thought
to be not well sustained. The more tenable claim for the duke's Nor-
man ancestry is with the Scotts of Scotts-Hall, through the Baliols, to
"Pierre de Bailleul/' lord of Fiscamp, or as it appears in the Roll- of
Battle Abbey, "Sire de Fiscamp. ;? This Pierre de Bailleul came in
with the Conqueror, and was progenitor of John Baliol, founder of
1 Hasted'a TV story of Kent ; PhiJpot'd Kent, sun-eyed and illustrated ; Ireland's History
of Kent, and Pepys's T>iary.
1SG9-] . Antiquity of the Name of Scott. 127
p.aliol College, Oxford — a baron of great wealth and influence, which
he very much increased by his marriage with Dervorgille, daughter
and one of the heirs of Alan, lord of Galloway, constable of Scotland,
by Margaret, eldest sister of John Scott, earl of Chester, one of the
descendants of David, earl of Huntington.1
There are grounds for the belief that the Scotts of Great Barr, Staf-
fordshire, sprung from the Baliols ; a portion of their arms being three
Catharine wheels, as in the arms of the Scotts of Scotts-Hall, derived
from the ancient arms of Baliol College. The family have be*en seated
at Great Barr, back to the time of Edward I., and can be traced to no
earlier period-. In 1296, the progenitor of this family was in the suite
of John Baliol, king of Scotland, when he was detained a prisoner in
London by Edward I. He then passed by the name of Scott, and all
that was known of his lineage was a tradition that he was a descend-
ant of one of the Queens of Scotland.
William Baliol Scott was descended from Maude, Queen of David
I., and may have been the progenitor of the Scotts of Great Barr, as
well as of the Scotts of Scotts-Hall. This conjecture is strengthened
by a note in Orclericus Vitalis, thus : " Newton and Weston (Stafford-
shire) was held by the king in capile at the time of making Doomsday-
book [1080] by Reginald de Baliol, who married the widow of
Warin, viscount of Shrewsbury, and succeeded him in office. Hales
was at the same time held in capite by earl Roger, and under him by
Reginald de Baliol," proving the Baliols held lands in Staffordshire
long before the time of Edward I. Sir Edward Dalmon Scott (of this
family) M. P. was created baronet in 1806. The Scotts of Scotts-Hall,
Kent, trace their pedigree in an unbroken line through Dervorgille, j
the mother of William Baliol Scot, to Fergus king of Scotland, in the
time of Alexander the Great; to Rollo first duke of Normandy ; Bald-
win first count of Flanders ; Henry I. emperor of Germany ; Waldi- i
mer the Great, of Russia;2 Romanus I., of the Greek empire ; Alfred
the Great ; William the Conqueror ; and finally to Charlemagne ;
mainly through female branches ; also, as mentioned in a note, before, j
to David I. of Scotland ; and Siward, earl of Northumberland, by a
different line. The old Norman church at Brabournc, Kent, contains I
many monuments of the Scotts of Scotts-Hall ; some of which date
back to the thirteenth century.3 ]
1 Lower mentions as rather a remarkable genealogical fact : "I know," he say?, "a com-
paratively obscure country gentleman, who can, by the most undeniable evidence, prove i
his descent through three different lines, from William the Conqueror, and consequently j
from the Northman Rollo, the founder of the Dutchy of Normandy." I
Our revolutionary General John Sullivan's ancestry has been traced back through dis- j
tinguished Milesian families to the O'Sullivans, beyond the Christian era; while the
Chauneeys of Connecticut have a pedigree which is unquestioned, running hack through. j
the caris'of Norfolk, and other noble families to Cbarlcmngne. It is noticeable in this con-
nection, that the Chauneeys, and Baliols, are in the tame line from Charlemagne to Charles j
the Bald, at which point the Chauneeys continue in the male line and the Baliols in the j
female. The Chauneeys also trace from Siward through Maud and her first husband,
Simon de St. Liz, while the Baliols trace from Siward through Maud and her second hus-
band, David I. of Scotland.
? There is now residing in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, a lady who is a direct descendant
of czars of Prussia who have reigned within the present century.
3 Thomas Scott, alias Kotheram, archbishop of York, lord chancellor of England, &C,
in the reign of Edward IV., was of this family. It was by hi.- advice that Elizabeth (queen
of Edward IV.) took sanctuary with her children in Westminster Abbey. Richard III.
compelled the archbishop to crown him at York, in 1481.
Sir Thomas Scott (also of this family), sheriff of Kent, in 153S, commanded the Kentish
forces to repel the Spanish armada.
128 Antiquity of the Name of Scott, [April,
The ancestral pictures are now in London, preserved in the family
of the latft Capt. Thomas Fairfax Best, 1 R. A., whose mother, Caroline
Scott, inherited them from her father Edward Scott, of Smeeth, Kent.
Many of the portraits are quite ancient ; some in the costume of cru-
saders. The most notable members of this family now living, are
Capt. Henry Scott, of Blackheath, a retired post-captain of the royal
navy, who was lieut. of Admiral Cockburn's flag-ship on our coast, in
1813-14 ; and Benjamin Scott, Esq., F.R.A.S., chamberlain of London,
well known as a vigorous writer in defence of the pilgrim fathers from
the charge of persecution of Quakers and Baptists in this country ;
and for his efficient labors in counteracting the influence of rebel emis-
saries in England during the late rebellion.
The known members of this family, among the early emigrants to
New-England, were Richard Scott, of Providence, who landed at Bos-
ton in 1633-4- ; John Scott, 2 of Long-Island fame, who came over in
1642-3; Judge Edward Scott, of Newport, R. I., and his cousin
James Scott, about IT 10. The male line of each has become extinct,
except that of Richard ; unless, as some suppose, John Scott left a
son John (as shown by a pedigree in the family of the late Dr. William
Jenks, of Boston), who it is thought received a grant of land in East-
Jersey from Sir George Carteret,3 in consideration of the services
rendered by his father, in procuring, from the duke of York, the grant
of East-Jersey to Sir George and Lord Berkley. Richard, Edward,
and James Scott, were from a younger branch of the Scotts of Scotts-
llali, seated at Glemsford, Suffolk, since the sixteenth century.
The Scotts of Ancrum were among the most prominent of the name
on the border; and trace their pedigree not only from the "wizard of
the north/'' but from Charlemagne, through the same line, with the
Scotts of Scotts-Hall, down to David, earl of Huntington, where they
separate : the Scotts of Scotts-Hall descending from Margaret, eldest
daughter of earl David, and wife of Alan, lord of Galloway ; and the
Scotts of Ancrum, from Isabel, the second daughter, who married
Robert Bruce. Capt. John Scott, third sou of the first Sir John Scott,
of Ancrum, came to New- York, near the close of the seventeenth cen-
tury, probably at that time an officer in the British army, as he was
in command of Fort Hunter, on the Mohawk (at the mouth of Sco-
harie < reek), in 1717.. His son John was a distinguished merchant in
New-York about this time ; his name appears to several petitions of
the merchants of New-York to the British government for redress of
grievances. His son, General John Morin Scott, was an eminent
lawyer and active politician during the revolution ; a vigorous wri-
ter ; a candidate for the congress in 1774; in opposition to John Jay;
a member of the general committee of safety in New York in 1775 ;
ran for lieut. governor against Pierre van Cortlandt in 1777, and was
secretary of the State of New-York. lie was also a large landed proprie-
tor in central New-York and Vermont. Lewis Allaire Scott, his son, was
1 The family of "Best" was connected with the family of Fairfax; of whom was Lord
Fairfax, of Virginia.
* The Missarlrnsetts Hist. Society Proceedings, for 1SG2-3, contains about all that is
known of John Scott in this country.
3 Sir Thomas Scott, of Scotts-Hall. uncle or cousin of John Scott, married Caroline, dau.
of Sir George Cam-ret, which srives pome color to the conjecture. See Pepys's Diary.
From traditions in the family of William B. Scott, Esq., New York, it is highly prohabio
that he is a descendant of the son of John Scott, referred to in the pedigree.
18G0.] Antiquity of the Name of Scott. 12*
also secretary of the State of New-York. John Morin Scott, son of
Lewis Allaire Scott, resided in Philadelphia, was Mayor of the city, and
left a numerous family, that intermarried with the Merediths, Wistars,
Lewises, and Learmings ; Lewis A. Scott and Robert W. Learming,
now residents of Philadelphia, are of this family. In " Burk's names
of the adventurers for Virginia in 1020/? are " Geo. Scott, ,; ''Thomas
Scott/7 and " Eclm. Scot ; " but from what family they sprang-, we are
left entirely in the dark. It is a singular fact, that the " first families
of Virginia" can rarely trace their lineage beyond the settlement of
Jamestown, and very few even to that period ; notwithstanding their
boasted chivalrous descent. General Winfield Scott traced his ances-
try back no further than his grandfather; who, he says, was "a
Scotchman of the clan Bnccieuch,1 who escaped from the field of
Culloden in 1746."
In Scotch history, we meet with John Scot, a native of Cheshire,
England, who was elected bishop of St. Andrews in 1118 ; which was
the cause of the famous controversy between William the Lion and
Pope Alexander III., mentioned by Fordun and Roger Hoveclen.
The first of the name of Scott, to be met with in English history after
surnames came into general use, was John Scot the last earl of Ches-
ter, born A.D. 1206 ; Sir Peter Scott first mayor of Newcastle, in
1251, and Sir Nicholas Scott his son, capital bailiff of Newcastle in
1269, founders of Black Friars Priory, are next in order of date. The
Scotts of Halden, Kent, date back to John Scott, A.D. 1442. The
name of Scott ranks among the most prominent British surnames ;
nearly sixty coats-of-arms being assigned to it in the Herald's college,
and Burke gives the arms of ninety-four of the name ; while the Lon-
don directory shows about two hundred merchants, traders and
bankers of this name in that metropolis.
In the United States, the name is more common at the south, than
in the north. The directory of the city of Washington, with less than
one-tenth the population, contains half as many names of Scott as the
city of New-York. In the west and north-west, those bearing the
name are (with few exceptions) of southern descent, or of late emi-
gration from Scotland and Ireland.
In Kent, Stafford shire, and the Scotch border, for long generations,
the f; rnily of Seott has been one of great wealth and power ; at one
period, it was said, the Scotts of Scotts-Hall could travel from Bra-
bourne to London (some fifty to sixty miles) without leaving the estates
of the famiiy connections. It is an historical record, that in 1665
" Lady Anna Scott was esteemed the greatest fortune and most ac-
complished lady of the Isle of Britain. "
During the last six centuries, those bearing the name of Scott have
earned honors in literature, arts, and arms ; and have frequently per-
formed parts that have turned the tide even in the destiny of nations.
" Better hearts o'er border sod
To siege or rescue never trod."
In the early part of the present century, Dr. William Scott, of the
Scotts of Stokoe, a zealous student and great lover of genealogical
research, collected a large amount of historical manuscripts and mate-
1 Neither McTan, Ho£g, Brown, or any other historians of the Scotch clans thai I have
met with, mention the Cum Buccleuch.
J
1'SO Upham Genealogy. [April,
rial, with a view of publishing a history of the name and different
families of Scott; but died without putting it to press, and it will
probably bo lost to genealogical history. Sir Walter Scott examined
those manuscripts, and declared them to "contain much curious
information."
1
I
I
UPHAM GENEALOGY.
[Connmiuicated by a Descendant of the Upham Family.]
Continued from page 38.
90. William TJpham, of Newton, &c. Was in the army. Wife
Elizabeth Gregory, dau. of John, m. 1741—5. Issue: I. Marv, Jan.
10, 1745-6, m. April 10, 1765, Thos. Spring; William, Aug. 7, 1747,
m. Ann Shepherd, Nov. 12, 1770, was of Camden, Me., 1795 ;
Ephraim, July 18, 1749, d. Sept. 2, 1TG5 ; Elizabeth, Mar. 31, 1750 ; J
Naomi, Feb. IS, 1752, d. April 17, 17G9 ; Prances, Sept. 15, 1754;
Daniel, July 25, 1757 ; Beulah, July 27, 1759; Benjamin, Feb. 18,
1762, d. ; x. Benjamin, Sept. 20, 1764. d. Aug. 1, 1771. j
101. Nathaniel Upham, of Leicester. Wife Rebecca Dill, m. in
Newton, Nov. 4, 1736. Issue: I. Nathaniel, b. June 22, 1745, in |
Maiden, d. a. 88, March. 27, 1833 : by wife Abigail, had Joel, d. in 1
Enbbardston, Oct. 18, 1843, a. 73 yrs. 11 mos. 16 days. n. Daniel.
m. Thomas, b. in Leicester, 1747 ; Mehetabel, 1750; Rebecca, 1753.
117. Samuel Upham, of Leicester. Wife Martha .... Issue : JJ
I. Martha, 1758; Samuel (250), 1762; Marv, 1765, m. Pliny Green, %
1783. |
118. Jonathan Upeiam, of Charlton. Wife Martha Tucker, m. 1750, 1
in Leicester. Issue: i. Bathsheba, Feb. 5, 1752; Jonathan, Nov. 30, • 3
1753; Jonathan, Dec. 8, 1754 ; in army, pension for him applied for
bv Sally Upham. Martha, May 0, 1756: Jonas, Feb. 27, 1750;
Esther, 'Dec. 4, 1762; Mercy, Jam 14, 1765; Mary, Feb. 25, 1767,
in. Jona. Gould, Nov. 6, 1788 ; Hannah. July 8. 1 70S ; Phebe. Sept.
18, 1772, <L; Phebe, April 9. 1773; Anne, Feb. 4, 1774. |
119. Ebenezer Upham, of Leicester. Wife Lois Waite, m. in Mai-
den, 1748. Issue : i. Lois, 1751 ; Waite, 1753, in the army, from
Tyringham ; Elizabeth, 1755; Tabitha, 1757; Ebenezer B., 1759; 1
Mehltabel, 1761; Priscilla, 1765; William, 1766; Joshua, 1767;
x. Phineas, 1770. |
120. Jacop. Upham, of Spencer. 1st wife Sarah Stower, m. 1751 ;
she d. June 21, 1757. 2d wife Zeruiah Smith, widow of James, m. |
April, 1758: he d. April 15, 1786, a 56. Issue: i. Phebe, 1752;
Jacob, Mar. 23, 1754, d.: Abigail, Jan. 24, 1756, m. Eheri Sanderson ;
Sarah, Dec. 13, 1758, m. Asa Washburn; James, Oct. 26, 1760, in i
army; Mary, May 15, 1763, in. Eben Estabrook ; Lucy, July 1, 1765,
m. Hezekiah Sanderson; Esther, June 21, 1767, m. Isaac Palmer; |
Elizabeth,. March 21, 1769, m. John Grout; Jacob, August 12, .1771, 1
d. May, 1790. |
134. Thomas Upham, of Weston, Per Dr. Bond, 3 wives, 10 chn.
His 2d wife d. in 46th yr. 1772. He m. 3diy, Sept. 17, 1772. He d.
Oct, 17, 1780. Corrections are, Susanna m. J. Russel. Eliza D., dau.
of Charles, m. Nov. 16, 1854, Abial S. Lewis. Eliza D., dau, of Na-
1869.] Upham Genealogy. 131
than, in. 2d, to Phineas Upham, who d. at Waltharo, 1S63 or 9. Wal-
ter W.'s 1st wife d. Sept. 7, 1S59 ; m. 2d, Nanette Hobbs, July 3,
1861. Thomas. Upham m. Sarah Fanning (not Fleming).
137. Abijah Upham, of StOughton, m. Jemima Burley, March 17,
1752. Issue: i. Abijah, b. May 17, 1752, by w. Rebecca bad 1.
Folly, Aug. 30, 1777 ; 2. Charles, July 25, 1786. n, Amos, m. April
5, 1787, Lucy Hewett, and had 1. Amos, Nov. 6, 1787 ; 2. Phineas,
Feb. 22, 1 vi 90 ; 8. Joel, Sept. 5, 179,3; 4. Eliza, Sept. 4, 1795. in.
Jonathan, &c. Adm'r on estate of Mr. Abijah Upham, in Probate,
Nov. S, 1785.
160. Joseph Upham, of Dudley, Mass. 1st wife Eunice Kidder, m.
April 16, 1765. 2d, Abigail Amsdell, cf Southboro7, publ. in Dud-
ley, Jan. 12, 1777 (if not to Joseph, Sen'r). Issue : I. Eunice, b. Sept.
24, 1766, m. Sept. 11, 1788, Charles Brown, u. Joseph, b. Oct. 14,
1768.
188. Jesse Upham, of Chelsea, &c. Wife Sarah James, m. in Lynn,
April 2, 1767. Issue : i. Ezeeiel (305), Sept. 18, 1768 ; Sarah, Aug.
22, 1770, m. Sept. 26, 1788, Amos Farrington, of Lynn; Jesse, April
28, 1772, d. Jan. 2, 1775; Ezra (SOS), Aug. 4, 1774; Jesse (309),
Nov. 8, 1775 ; Hannah, Dec. 18, 1780, d. 1793; vii. Joshua, (311),
Dec. 15, 1784.
189. Timothy Upham, of Deerfield, N. IT., clergyman. Two wives.
Issue : I. Nathaniel, had 11 elm., of whom Hon. Nathaniel G., Judge
of Superior Court, .&c; Francis W.,m. Mar. 14, 1848, to Eliza Brewer,
of Taunton ; Albert Gf., M.D., author of the Notices, d. June 10, 1847,
a. 28; Timothy; Mary; Mary; John; Timothy (317) ; vu. Hannah.
See Notices, &c.
197. Phineas Upham, Capt., &c, of Brookfleld. 1st wife Susanna
Buckminster, dan. cf Thomas, d. a. 60, May, 1802. 2d wife Elizabeth
Sherburne, dan. of Dea. Thomas, who m. 2d, Eev. Ephraim Ward,
May 16, 1811. Issue: Phineas (319); Jabez (320); Hon. George
B., of Claremont. who d. a. 79, Feb. 19, 1S4S. His son, Dr. Jabez B.,
of Boston, m. Oct. 31, 1S49, Catharine Bell Choate, and had Helen
Madeline M. and others. Thomas; Samuel, b. May 1, 177S, grad.
Dart. Coll., m. Ann Scott, of Craftsbury, Vt., d. at Lowell, Vt., May,
1861 ; Catharine, m. Joseph Scot ; Frances, m. Ralph Parker, of Glover,
Vt., 1313 ; Elizabeth, m. a Faulkner ; daughter, m. W. B. Bannister,
of New bury port.
198. Joshua Upham, Hon., &c, of New-Brunswick. Loyalist. Died
1808.. 1st wife Elizabeth Murray, of Rutland, dau. of John. m. Oct.
27, 1763 ; she d. 17S2. 2d wife Mary Chandler, dau. of Hon. Joshua,
of New-Haven, Conn.; she d. at Annapolis. Issue : L Elizabeth M., d.
a. 74, 1814 ; Joshua, counsellor, m. a Field, of Enfield ; John M., phy-
sician, m. a Dizon, of Truro, N. S. ; Robert M., d. early ; Isabella,, d.
early; Sarah, m. John Murray Bliss, Judge of Supreme Court, New-
Brunswick, and President of the Province. By 2d wife, Mary, m. Wm.
Rufl'ee, of Granville, N. S. ; Martha Sophia, m. Alexander vVinniett, of
Annapolis, now a widow ; Kathrou-Eliz- Putnam, m. Geo. Pagan, of
Richibucto, N. B., now a widow ; Charles W. (340). xi. Frances
Chandler, in. John W. Weldon, of Richibucto.
202. Amos Upham, of Maiden, blacksmith. 1st wife Mary Green,
m. May 3, 1764, d. Feb. 27, 1775. 2d, Anna Knight, of Stoneham,
m. Jan. 9, 1777, Issue: i. Nathan, b. Sept. 21, 1764, d. Sept. 24,
132
Upham Genealogy.
[April,
1765 ; Mary, May 22, 1765, m. (2d w.) Herbert Richardson, Nov. 3,
1791; Lois, April 22,1767, m. Asa Hart, Aug. 6, 1797; Hannah,
Sept, 28, 1770, d. early; Amos (316), b. July 24, 1772; Elizabeth,
bapt, Feb. 12, 1775, m. Samuel Howard, Jr., Mar. 25, 179S ; Samuel
S. (348), Sept. 12, 1777 ; Patty, April 15,. 1779, d. April 16, 1866;
Nathan (350), Feb. 24, 1781 ; Susanna, March 6, 1783, m. Jona, Green,
Aug. 14, 1817- Asa (352"), April 29, 1785; xn. Rebecca, 1789, m.
James Pratt, Feb. 4, 1812.
203. William Upham, of Maiden. Wife Hannah Walton, of Read-
ing, m. Oct. 16, 1777, d. Aug. 17, 1829, a. 79; he d. May 25, 1823.
Issue : i. William (354), Sept. 3, 1778 ; Hannah, Dec, 4, 1780, m.
(1st w.) John Pratt, Jr., Oct. 31, 1805, d. April 15, 1S33 ; in. Re-
becca, Nov. 12, 1789, d. early.
204. Phineas Ufham, of Amherst, N. EL,
Green, dau. of David and Ruth (Uphara)
Sept. 2, 1767 ; Phineas, May 24, 1769; ni.
Hannah, 1. Amos, who m. (age 48) Jan, 17
blacksmith. Wife Ruth
Green. Issue : i. Ruth,
Amos, who had bv wife
184S, Sarah F. Moulton,
of Lowell ; 2. Hannah, single. His 2d w. Betsy Fasset m. Jan., 1S03.
250. Samuel Ufham, of Montpelier, Vt. Wife Patty Livermore,
dau. of Jonas, b. 1768, He d. at Randolph, May 12, 1848. Issue:
I. William, Hon. Senator in Congress, b. Aug. 5, 1791 ; Samuel, 1793 ;
Patty, 1797 ; Horace, i799.
305. Ezekiel Upham, of Deerfleld and Henniker, N. H. Wife Re-
becca Hawks, dau. of Dr. Hawks and w. Rebecca Upham, in. Feb. 21,
1799. % She m. 2d husband. Issue: i. Ezekiel (single) ; n. Rebecca,
m. James Archer.
308. Ezra Upham, of Herkimer, N. Y., &c. Wife Susanna Smith,
ofColerain. Issue: i. Joshua (370), Oct, 14. 1804; Sally, Feb. 7,
1806, m. Geo. Leslie, of Cambridge, Oct. 1825; Oilman, Nov. 4, 1807,
of New-Market, N. II., in. Abigail R. Twomblv — Issue : Susan, Win-
throp-Smith, Augusta, Sarah, Hannah, Mary ; Hannah, Sept, 13,
1809, m. Jas. Roots; Susan, June 19, 1810, d. early; child, d. a. 18
mos. Nov., 1813 ; Ezra Smith, May 26, 1813, d. a. 6 mos. NTov. 1813 ;
Ezra Smith (383), Dec. 20, 1814; Elbridge Gerry, April, 1817, of
Waukegan, m. Sarah Fisher, of Salem — Issue: I.George, d. ; 2.
G^orge-Eidridge ; 3. Jesse; Susan Celestia, Oct. 30, 1819, ni. Enoch
Viley; Irena, Dec. 10, 1820, d. a. 12; xn. Roxana James, Jan. 25,
1824*
309. Jesse Upham, of Melrose, cordwainer. 1st wife Rebecca Rich-
ardson, dau. of Eleazer, m. Nov. 4, 1802.' She d. May 18, 1856. 2d,
Mary I). Herrin, m. Sept. 19, 1856. He d. April 5, 1860. Issue : I.
Hannah, Sept. 24, 1803, m. Feb. 16, 1822, Francis Hemenwav : Re-
becca, Alar. 13, 1805, d. May 26, 1858; Joshua (392), Deo. 27, 1806 ;
Sally, Sept, 27, 1808, m. 1st Jas. R. Twomblv, June 24, 1834, m. 2d
Thomas Smith; George, Oct. 4, 1810, m. Sarah Roots, April, 1833;
Zeluta, Dec. 21, 1812, m. Cornell Kenny, 1839: Mary Ann, March 9,
1815, m. William Jones, of Boston, Oct. 15, 1837, issue only Jesse
Upham Jones, carpenter: Harriet, March 22, 1817, m. Kittredge
Avery, Dec. 2, 1845 ; Timothy, April 22, 182L ; Nathaniel, Dec. 26,
1823, d. ; Ezekiel, of Lynn, m. 1856, Sarah J. Macey ; xh. Lydia, m.
(a. 21) Samuel Barker, Jan. 19, 1818.
311. Joshua Upham, of Salem, bricklayer, chemist. 1st wife Mary
Nichols, m. Jan. 27, 1807. 2d Ann M. Rugg, formerly Marshall, Sept.
1869.]
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133
10, 1845. He d.va. 73 yrs. 7 mos. 5 days, July 20, 1853. Deacon of
Baptist church, issue : i. Joshua (402) ; Mary, m. Sam'l S. Stanley;
Sarah E., m. Daniel S. Ford, of the Christian Watchman ; Lucy, d.
early ; James, Rev. Baptist minister, president of Fairfax Institution,
Vt., m. Cynthia F. Tillinghast ; Henry, Rev, Baptist minister, and
Treasurer of Lowe Print. Press Co., b. Nov. 10, 1816. m. Charlotte
Hosea, May 22, 1840, now of Boston ; Willard Peels, Rev. Baptist
clergyman, wife Eliza 0. Newhall, and had George W., b. in Cherokee
Nation, d. Nov. 16, 1864, a. 14 years: Hervey,.of Boston, printer;
Lucy Ann, m. Edwin Fisher, a stone-mason ; Sophronia Farringion,
m. George Wright, of Worcester, now a widow, teacher at West
Roxbury ; Ellen Maria, m. William Pickell. xn. Lucius, of California,
d. a. 19 ; buried at Panama.
317. Timothy Upham, of Portsmouth. General, &c. Wife Eliza
Adams, dau. of William and Hannah, of Middletown, Conn. She d.
March IS, 1854, a. 6S yrs. 10 mos He d. a. 73, Nov. 2, 1856. Issue :
William Adams ; Eliza Adams, m. Charles Ely, of Brooklyn, N. Y. ;
Martha Ann, m. (a. 36) June 25, 1852 (2d w.), Hon. Hovey K. Clark,
of Detroit; Charles Wood; Charlotte Mary; Anna Maria, m. John
S. Bates, of Canandaigua, N. Y. ; George Timothy, of. San Francisco,
died s. p. 1857 ; Hannah Louise, m. (a, 35) William L. Kingsley,
Oct. 5, 1857 ; Franklin Morris.
319. Phineas Upham, of Boston, merchant. Wife Mary Avery
Baldwin, m. 1810. He d. a. 84 yrs. 7 mos., Sept. 20, I860. Issue :
i. George II.; d. a. 10, Nov. 16, 1821 ; William, d. a. 22 mos., Aug.
20, 1815; Charlotte, m. Feb. 4, 1839, Dr. William W. Cutler, son of
Pliny, she d. a. 34, May 26, 1850 ; Mary, wife of Charles Gordon ;
Harriet, w. of John Pickering Putnam ; Lucy H., w. of Henry Tuke
Parker, vii. George P., of Boston, merchant. 1st wife, Mercy T. ;
2d wife, Sarah, dau. of Hon. Peleg Sprague.
320. Jabez Upham, Hon. of Brookheld. Wife Lucy Faulkner.
Issue: i. Charlotte, d. a. 13 ; Henry, of Boston, merchant. 1st wife
Sarah Maria, dau. of Gideon Snow, m. 1827. She d. Feb. 20, 1852, a.
45 yrs. 7 mos. 2d. Rebecca W. Appleton, formerly Means, m. Nov.
16, 1854. She d. a. 31 yrs. 2 mos. 24 ds., June 22, 1S59. 3d, Mary
Louisa McCulloch, formerly Maier, of Newton, in. June 4, 1861.
Issue 1. Henry: 2. Susan; Harriet, m. Horace Gray, merchant, of
Boston. Issue : Horace. Gray, Jr., Flon. Judge of Superior Court of
Massachusetts ; Susan, d. aged 19.
340. Charles W. Upham, Rev. Hon. Past representative to Con-
gress. Formerly pastor of a Congregational church in Salem. Now
of Salem. Wife Ann S. Holmes, of Cambridge, dau. of Rev. Dr.
Abiel. m. March 29, 1.826. Issue : Charles W., grad. II C, d. I860 ;
William P., of Salem, grad. H. G, counsellor at law; Sarah W., d.
Oct. 10, 1864, a. 25 yrs. 1 mo. 14 ds. ; John H., d. Aug. 28, 1843, a.
2 m. 4 d. ; Oliver W. H. ; Francis C, d. Aug. 18, 1847, a. 2 ; and
nine more died early.
346. Amos Upham,
Publ. Nov. 17, 1797.
of Maiden. Wife Ruth Wilkins, of Middleton.
He d. Sept. 24, 1846. Issue: I. Coriiam, b.
Jan. 26, 1800 ; his w. Hannah d. a. 24, Dec. 23, 1833, his son Amos
• in Randolph, Oct. 23, 1852, to Mary E. Field, and d. a, 25, March
m
16,1856: Amos, June 13, 1802, d. March 23, 1814: Mary, Oct. 8,
1804 ^Jonx (455), Nov. 4, 1806; Lucy, March .4, 1810. m. Joseph.
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134 Upham Genealogy, / [April,
W. Noble, April 19, 1837 ; Rebecca, March 4, lS12ifm. William Shir.
ley Matthews, Dec. 6,1832, and d. ; Betsey, May 8, 1815; Sally
June 3, 1818, d. Oct. 1822. ix. Amos, Jan. 24, 1822, m. Feb. 15, 18 ;V
Kuth L. Edwards, dau. of Jonathan, of Stoneham. Had 1 child, age
5 yrs. lie d. a. 32 yrs. 2 mos. 13 ds., April 8, 1853. Widow m. Jua.
3, 1854, Alfred McKeen, of Andover, Jan. 3, 1854.
348. Samuel S. Upham, of Melrose. Member of Maiden church,
Hay 1, 3770. Wife Anna Foster, of Reading;, m. Nov. 19, 1795, dan.
of William and Anna Foster, the dau. of Samuel Butters. She d. a.
83, Dec. 6, 1856. He d. a. 82, Dec. 30, 1859. Issue: i. Anna, b.
June 9 (bpt. Aug. 6), 1797, m. (a. 64) Oct. 8, 1861, Benj. Wilson;
Frederick, Rev. Methodist minister, of Dorchester, Providence, &c,
b. Oct. 4 (bpt, Nov. 3), 1799; George, b. Jan. 4 (bpt. 17), 1802, d.
early; Sally, b. March 17 (bpt. May 6), 1804, ru. John Lyndc, 3d,
April 6, 1S26 ; Martha (bpt. Nov. 23), 1806, m. (1st w.) Jedediah V.
Corson, June 12, 1828; Clarissa, b. July 28 (bpt. Aug. 6), 1809, m.
Joseph Lynde, 3d, April 23, 1829 ; 2d, Aaron Green ; Freeman, b.
Dec. 7, 1811 (bpt. Feb. 23), 1812, of Melrose, &c, shoe-dealer. Wife
Abyline Sprague, m. April 17, 1834. Issue : Osgood W., of Boston,
&c. ; Eveline; Abby Jane, d. early, vm. Lucinda, b. Feb. 22, 1817,
in. Samuel Taylor.
350. Nathan Upham, of Melrose. Wife Eunice Howard, m. Mav
8, 1806. She d. a, 76, April 8, 1857. He d. Aug. 28, 1845. Issue":
I. Nathan, Oct. 13, 1806, of xiugusta; Lois, d. a. 14 mos. Feb. 12,
1811; Adeline, Jan. 9, 1813; Eli, Sept. 1, 181.5; Eunice, Aug. 9,
1817, m. Geo. Lynde, Jr., Feb. 18, 1841; Albert, March 29, 1821.
vii. Emily, Sept. 21, 1823, m. 1846, to George Cowdry.
352. Asa Upham, of Melrose, Upham-street. Wife Ruth Richard-
son, dau. of Eleazer, m. Feb. 21, 1808. Issue : i. Susan, Feb. 25,
1809, m. Henry Silsbee, Jr.. of Lynn ; 2d, Jed'h V. Corson (2d wife).
Em, Sept, 7, 1813, m. Hannah Elrnira Harris, Dec. 4, 1841. Had
Octavia, Thomas N., Sarah A. V., Asa E., Arthur L., Julia L., Susan ;
Asa, Nov. 8, 1815, d. early; Asa, March 31, 1816; Orne, Sept. 25,
1819, m. Mary E. Norris, Dec. 28, 1853. Had Henry C, Walter S.,
Louisa, Mary, Esther ; Benjamin R., m. (a. 27) June 17, 1849, Rachel
Eliza, dau. William J. Farnsworth, Esq. Had William H. W., Craw-
ford R., Emma L., Ann M., d. 1858, a. 7 mos , Caroline ; Christiana
(single), resides at the mansion in Melrose, on Upham-street. vm.
Sylvanus.
354. William Upham, of Maiden, d. Wife Dorothy (Dolly) Blanch-
ard, of Wilton, N. H., m. May, 1807. She d. a. 81 yrs., 10 mos., Sept.
18, 1858. Issue : i. Hannah, March 1808, d. early ; Sally, b. Dec. 13
(bpt. 17), 1809, resides at Maiden centre; Isaac Walton, Aug. 16,
1812, d. April 26, 1844. iv. Abiel (son), b. July 31 (bpt. Aug. 6),
1815, d. Sept. 1317.
383. Ezra S. Upham, of So. Reading, merchant ; resides near the
main street. Wife Hannah B. Eaton. Issue: i. Elizabeth R. ; Albeit
S. ; Emma L. : Hattic Marian, v. Charles Herbert, d. a. 8 mos. Aug.
13, 1863.
370. Joshua Upham, of Saugus, formerly of Herkimer. &c, cord-
wainer. Wife Mary C. Boardman, of Chelsea,, b. June 13, 1808, m.
at East Cambridge, May 5, 1S31. Issue : I. George Winslow, b. Dec.
27, 1835, d. Jan. 20, 1855; Henry Boardman, b. Sept. 25, 1838, m.
1869.] Rev. Joseph or Josse Glover. 135
Mary Bradish, at Lowell, Aug. 4, 1861. in. Elbridge Smith, h Jan.
18, 1843, m. Louisa- Wilson Thacher, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., March
20, 1S67.
392. Joshua Upham, of Melrose, Upham-street. cordwainer. 1st
wife Elizabeth B. Ireson, of Lynn, m. Sept. 30, 1830. She d. Oct. 14,
1838. 2d, Mary Gr. Dawes, gr.-dau. of Samuel Green, m. June, 1839.
Issue: i. Elizabeth Ann, July 24, 1831, m. Ephraim Avery, d. March
10, 1853, a. 21 ; Charles Henry, Mav 15, 1835 ; Ellen Aue;usta, Dec.
27, 1S36 ; Willard Putnam, March 9," 1841 ; Oliver L., d. a^2 vs. 15 d.,
Feb. 16, 1845 ; Aaron G., d. a. 1 yr. 7 m,, Jan. 27, 1847. vii/lfervey.
402. Joshua Upham, of Salem,- chemist; m. Hannah M. Estes, Oct.
17, 1830. Issue : i. Franklin, by w. Elizabeth, has Eva F., Lucius B.,
Franklin E. n. Benjamin N., b. 1837, m., 1, Caroline A. Pickering-,
Dec. 27, 1853, has David A., 1854, he has since married again ; War-
ren ; Henry, v. Elizabeth-Ellen.
455. John Uphaji, of Maiden, shoe manufacturer. The " Omega "
of this series of families. The only Upham voter in that town in 1853
and since. His early ancestor, 200 years ago, was the only voter in
town of the same name then. Wife Elizabeth Vining, m. Sept. 15,
1834. Issue: i. Elizabeth, m. Charles Whittemore. 1859; Otis, ra.
Jiary A. Johnson, 1859 ; Mary Jane, m. John Pickering, 1859 ; John
L. ; Webster; Sarah; Hiram; Lydia ; Matilda, x. Ellen A. Follow
in the paths the ancient worthies trod, &c.
Corrections.
No. 17. For "Isaac and Hannah (Howard) Hill," read Isaac and
Sarah (Bichnall) Hill. J
22. After John Swain, Jr. Grandchild, doubtless, Susan, &c. j
23. For " Dr. Isaac Starr," read Dr. Josiah Starr.
119. Joshua Upham m. 1804, at Wethersfield, Phebe Chamberlin.
245. Daniel (Son of Nathaniel), of Templeton, cordwainer. Wife
Sarah Sprague, b. 1748. Issue : Barnard, whose widow was 3d wife
of Wm. Denny ; Daniel, of Leicester, d. Jan. 31, 1868. a. S6 y. 10 m.
10 d. ; Joseph ; Samuel ; Joshua ; John ; Roxaiina— Lord ; Saliy=
Work?^, of Shrewsbury; Rebecca Dill=Job Sawyer, of Watertown,
N. Y. ; Phebe and Polly, d. single. Sarah Upham m. a Wilson.
KEY. JOSEPH OP, JOSSE GLOVER,
[Communicated by Mr. Jonx IV. Beast, of Boston.]
The Christian name of Rev. Mr. Glover, the " Father of the Ameri-
can Press,'7 as he has been called, is variously given, by different
writers, viz., Joseph, Josse -and Jesse. The latter is evidently an error
arising from mistaking an o for a round e. Mr. Savage decides in
favor of the singular if not unique name of Josse ; but Miss Anna
Glover, in her Glover Memorials and Genealogies, produces very strong
evidence in favor of Joseph. The name is Joseph on a monument
erected, in 1629, by Mr. Glover himself, to the memory of his first
/ 1
136 Rev. Joseph or Jossc Glover. [April, 1
wife, who died July 10, 1628 ; it is so on the register of Sutton in
Surrey, England, of which parish he was the rector from 1628 to 1636 ;
and it is so also in Winthrop's Journal. On the other hand, it is writ-
ten Josse in several instances on the Suffolk Registry of Deeds, a.;
well as in the will printed below. This may be intended for an abbre-
viation of Joseph, though it would be an unusual one.
The following will has never before been printed. It has been
copied for the Register by Thomas B. Wyrnan, Esq., of Charlestown,
from the Court Files of Middlesex County for the year 1653. It bears
no date and is unsigned. It is endorsed " A Copy of Mr. Joss.
Glover's will."
I Josse Glover of London being by the providence of God forthw!h
to embark my selfe for some parts beyond the seas and takeing into
consideration the frailtys and uncertainty of my life and the many
dangers aud casual tyes whereunto the same is subject and knowing
it to bee the duty of every Christian so to settle and dispose of that
estate wherewth the Lord hath blessed him, as that peace may be
preferred and all manner of discord prevented doe make this my last
will and Testament in manner and forme following*. First I commit
my soule and com mend it into the hands of Almighty God believing
to bee saved by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ as all the soynts
and. servants of God have done in all ages and times. I acknowledge
him to bee God my Saviour alone who is able to save unto the utmost
all tho^e that do believe in him. And my body I commend to t^io
earth wmence it came to be buried in such a decent manner as to my
wife shall seem meet and convenient stedfastly believing that my soul
shal be joyned againe and reunited unto my body and that with my
bodily eyes I shall see the Lord who shall change my vile body and
make it like to his glorious body by the power wmereby he is able to
subdue all things to himselfe. For my outward estate which the
Lord hath gratiously bestowed upon mee I doe thus bequeath it.
It is my will and pleasure that my dear and loving wife whom I have
ever found very faythful unto me should enjoy all my estate of Lands
and chattels and goods both in New England likewise all my estate
in Old England dureing her life. And it is my will that she shal at
her charge maintaine and liberally educate all my children. And
after her decease my will is that the same shall bee and remaine unto
my two eldest sonnes Roger and John to bee equally divided be-
tween them, if any of them dye that my will is that the survivors
shall enjoy it. To my three daughters Elizabeth, Sara and Priscilla I
doe hereby give and bequeath the summe of four hundred pounds a
peece. And whereas it was lately ordered and decreed by the Court
of Chancery according to form and conveyances executed by me in
that kind that I should ^Wq or leave unto my younger children three
hundred pounds a peece, Now in obedience to the said order and
decree and in ful performance of it my will and meaning is that my
three daughters when they come to bee married or to full age shall
release to Mss Edmund Davis Esquier and Thomas Yonge Merchant
of London their hoyres and assignes all their several and respective
rights interest clayme and demand of in and to all the Messuages
Lands Tenements and Hereditaments lyeing and being in the several
parishes of Durend1 and Stone in the County of Kent. And my will
1 Protiahly Darcnth. This parish and that of Stone arc near Dartford.
Ig69.] President Wilder s Address. 137
is that if any of the said Children shall refuse to seal and deliver as
Jiis or her act and deed General release unto Edmund Davis Esquier and
Thomas Yonge Gentlemen being hereunto required by the said Ed-
mund Davis and Thomas Yonge or either of them their or either of
their heyres and assignee that then the Legacy hereby given to him
her or them so refusing* shall bee utterly void and of none effect any
thing herein contained to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding-.
I doe further bequeath and give to my servant John Stedman my
antient faithful servant the summe of fiftye pounds and desire my wife
to give to my servants something* according to her discretion, I doe
further give to all my brothers and. sisters that shall bee living except
my sister Collins the summe of five pounds. And I bequeath to my
loving and dear friends Mr. Joseph Davyes and his wife the summe of
five pounds a peece. I doe nominate Executors of this my last will
and Testament John Harris my loveing uncle Warden of the Colledge
by Winchester and Richard Davis my antient loveing friend to and for
the use benefit and behoofe of my wife dureing her life allowing- unto
my two said eldest sonnes for their maintainancc and livelyhood so
long as she shall live, And after her decease then to and for the use
benefit and behoof of my said two eldest sonnes Roger and John.
I doe entreat these my Executors of this my last will to see the same
in all things to bee observed. And for their care and paines to bee
taken therein I doe give and bequeath to the said John Harris and
Richard Davis forty shillings.
ADDRESS BY HON. MARSHALL P. WILDER, PRESIDENT OF
THE N, E. HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
[Delivered at the Annual Meeting, January 6, 1S69.]
Gentlemen* of the Society : —
I am deeply sensible of the honor conferred in calling me to the
chair of this institution again. I should have been gratified had
some other gentleman received your kind suffrages. But it accords
with my tastes as well as with my principles, to " work while the
day lasts," and I therefore bow with grateful submission to your
wishes. I
By the various reports which have just been presented it will be
seen that the society is steadily progressing in the acquisition of I
members, of valuable historical material and in favor with the public. j
While we rejoice in the present healthful state of our association, let
ns ever bear in mind the obligations we are under to those gentlemen
who have so generously and faithfully carried forward the society to
its present flourishing and promising condition.
But we cannot stop here. The wants of the society, the demands
of the age, require more active, more general and more decisive efforts
to place it on a higher level, on a broader and more permanent basis
of usefulness.
Thi3 is a New-England society. On its roll of officers and members
Vol. XXIII. 12*
138 President Wilder }s Address. /' [Aj
Til,
are some of the most distinguished and honored gentlemen and scholar ,
of the land, who are united with us in efforts for. the acquisition at>-l
perpetuation of the history of our fathers. The objects and purposes < f
our association belong not to Massachusetts alone, or to any one of thy
states in their separate capacity, but to New-England as a unity. Un-
people are all of the same stock ; their education and character arc of
the same type, and their history is interwoven at every stage of its
progress. The purpose of this society, to develope the local and family
history of New-England, reaches from the first planting of the little
colony at Plymouth to the latest settlements in the forests of Maine,
and there is not a family that has been reared on New-England soil,
or an incorporated community within her borders, that is not the proper
subject of our studies, and that ought not on the other hand to be-
personally interested in our aims.
The work before us is vast in its proportions, reaching through more
than two centuries of time, embracing the dead of the past and the
living of the present ; and though it is inexhaustible in its nature, we
have made a noble beginning in the twenty-three years since the or-
ganization of this society. A very large part of the local and family
histories that adorn our shelves, and that have contributed so richly
to our stores of historical knowledge, have been created within this
period. The spirit of investigation is now thoroughly alive. Contri-
butions in this department of history come flowing in to us nearly
every day. Our rooms are visited by persons not merely from the
remotest parts of this state, but from every state in New-England,
and indeed from every part of the Union, to carry on their investiga-
tions and to obtain that information which they can find no where
else. Our sources of information on local and family history are
already far richer than those offered by any other library or institu-
tion in this country.
Our rooms are the focus to which all interest in these subjects nat-
urally tends, and from which in turn it diverges and goes forth into
every part of our adopted field. It is our desire and our policy to
open our doors freely to every earnest investigator, who comes to us
properly accredited, to carry on his important work. We wish to
encourage the acquisition of historical knowledge, and the prepara-
tion of historical works throughout every pa *t of New-England, and
among all ranks and conditions of men.
The accumulation of works on our local history has been far more
rapid and extensive than we could have anticipated when this society
was established. And the accumulation must of necessity go on in
an increased ratio in the future. The bulk of our material will un-
doubtedly expand more than four-fold in the next twenty years.
But, gentlemen, we have already come to a serious obstacle to our
progress. We have no suitable building, where our invaluable col-
lections can be properly preserved, and where they can be made ac-
cessible and useful to the student of history. We have more than
twenty thousand pamphlets, rich in historical facts; absolutely sealed up,
and laid aside ; and on my right hand and on my left, as you see, are
masses of books, crowded together, pile on pile, upon which the tan-
talized eye of the student may gaze, but which he has no power to
bring to his use.
The time has therefore arrived; gentlemen, when the possession of
18G9.1 President Wilder'* Address. 139
a library-building has become an imperative necessity, and cannot
be longer delayed without serious detriment to the progress of our
noble work. In my last address I endeavored to enforce tbje im-
portance of this subject, a subject which had been urged also with
earnestness by my predecessors in office. The funds for this object
are to be derived through the generosity of the liberal sons of
New-England, and I cannot for a moment doubt that there are among
our members, and among those who are not members, many, who
would esteem it both an honor and a precious privilege to make con-
tributions to this sublime work ; men who would justly regard them-
selves as unworthy of their inheritance, if they were not willing to
make sacrifices for gathering up and perpetuating the history of their
fathers. The history of our fathers ! Whose heart does not rise in
gratitude to Heaven that we are their children, that their blood flows
in our veins! What a debt we owe for the priceless blessings we
now enjoy ! Truly, their works do follow them ; truly, no people under
the sun were ever blessed with such civil, religious and educational
privileges as ourselves. These are the fruits of the tree planted by
our fathers. These are the fruits of the tree reared by their sacrifices
and labors, watered by their tears and blood.
Wonderful as is the onward march of the expanding West, power- j
ful as she must continue to be in the councils and destinies of this
nation, she must ever trace her progress and greatness to the influence j
of New- Engl and principles in the formation of her character, to those . j
principles of truth and justice and human right which have made and
sustained our government, which will ever constitute the true glory
of the American republic, and which shall yet revolutionize the world,
Well was it remarked by Mr. Motley in a late speech, " When you
can take the Eocky and Alleghany ranges out of our mountain sys- I
tern; when you can take the Hudson and the Ohio and the Missouri
rivers out of our river system ; when you can take a living man's heart
out of his anatomical system and bid him go on rejoicing without it;
then, and not till then, can you take New-England out of the political
and social system of this country."
Think for a moment of the mighty results arising from the emigra-
tion of that little band from the old world. Think of their small be-
ginnings. What a contrast with the preser:! There is no terri-
tory so broad, no continent so vast, no region so remote, that tlic influ-
ence of New-England has not reached it. The enterprise of our fathers
which first brought them to our shores, now touched by the genius of
their sons, not only vibrates through old ocean's bed, but leaps, as it
were, with one bound across the western world, binding together by
the wonderful achievements of science and the golden links of com-
merce, a people whose progress casts into the shade the examples
of history, and whose rapidly reduplicating millions shall surpass in
enterprise and inteliig-ence and power the proudest nations of the
globe.
While we would not exult in our pride of country, in the triumphs
of industry, literature, science and patriotism, with which our history
bo signally abounds, yet we cannot but look forward with intense in-
terest on the manifest indications of a still more glorious future, when
those principles which have made our nation what it is shall extend
to the remotest ends of the earth.
/ 1
140 President Wilder 's Address. / [April,
Standing as we do to-day in the midst of the grandest development
of national resources which the world ever witnessed, it behooves us
of the present age to remember the virtues and heroism and sacrifices
of our fathers, who laid the foundations for this unexampled march of
civilization. It behooves us to provide by every means in our power
for the acquisition, and for the preservation and perpetuation of their
history, and the lessous it teaches, to the latest period of time.
To do this is the peculiar and appropriate office of this society.
History shall descend from generation to generation. The graven
tablet, yea, the towering column itself shall perish and be ground to
powder by the tooth of time, but the historic record shall still exist,
to tell with undiminished interest the story of the past :
" When rust shall eat her bra«s, when time's strong hand
Shall bruise to dust her marble palaces,
Triumphant arches, pdiars, oheiiiks,
*******
Historians' books shall live."
Said Mr. Everett, "There is no wray by which knowledge can be
handed dowm, but by being learned over again ; and of all the science,
art and skill in the world, so much only will survive, when those who
possess it are gone, as shall be acquired by the succeeding genera-
tion." How important, then, that wre treasure up the history of both
the present and the past, that it may be transmitted to those who
shall come after us ! The incidents of New-England history should be
as familiar to ourselves and to our children as household words.
" Our lips should tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs,
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs." .
1
In view, gentlemen, of the statement which I have made touching 1
the crisis at which we have arrived in the progress of our work, the
large accumulation of books, of pamphlets and manuscripts, which,
with our present accommodations, cannot be arranged for use ; and in
view of our future growth when our material shall expand to four- |
fold its present extent, and that we may carry out the objects of the
society as expressed in the second article of our constitution, " to col-
lect, preserve and disseminate the local and general history of New-
England, and the genealogy of New-England families/' I would,
therefore, respectfully recommend the appointment of a committee,
whose duty it shall be to take such measures as may be deemed ad-
visable for the early purchase or erection of a building suitable for
the purposes of this society.
Ik a little Cemetery at North Pembroke, N. II., is a stone with a
queer epitaph. After the inscription are the following lines :
" Here lies a man. s
Never beat by a plan ;
Straight was his aim,
And sure of his i^ime ;
He never had a lover,
But invented the revolver."
1869.]
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Purchase of Fort Washington- in- Roxbury. — The highest point of
and in Roxbury (except Parker Hill), is the eminence known as Fort
Washington. The fort, which is a small bastioned earthwork, was
erected by the American troops that gathered around Boston after the
)attle of Lexington, and formed part of the siege lines which hemmed
n the British troops. The authorities of Roxbury saw the value of
his eminence for the purpose of a reservoir, and after the over-
whelming vote of Roxbury and Boston in favor of a union, pur-
chased the property in question. The price was 15 cents a foot, or
tbout $6,500 an acre.
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150 The Haines Family. [April
PAPERS1 RELATING TO TIIE HAINES FAMILY
i 1
[Communicated by Axdiieav M. "Haines, Esq., of Galena, 111.]
Samuel Haines, deacon of the First Congregational Church at Ports-
mouth, N. II., was bom about the year 1611. and came over to New-
England in the ship " Angel Gabriel/' of 24.-0 tons, which sailed from
Bristol, England, June 4th, 1G35, and was wrecked at Pemaquid, now
Bristol, Maine, in the " great hurricane " of 15th August, iu the same
year.
He was at Ipswich in 1G35-6 ; returned to England about 16-10,
where he remained about a year and a half; was at Dover in 1640-9,*
and finally settled at Portsmouth, in the parish of Greenland, in the
year 1650, where he continued to reside on his farm, on the " Great
Bay/' on the east side of the Winnicut river, until his decease, which
was subsequent to 21 May, 1684, or about 1636-7.
He was one of the selectmen of Portsmouth from 1653 to 1663, and
one of the nine founders and ordained a deacon of the "First Congre-
gational Church," at its organization, 1671. He held many other offices
of trust in the gift of his fellow townsmen, the duties of which were dis-
charged with fidelity. He became an extensive land owner, by grants
and purchase, which lands he distributed among his children while
living.
He was the progenitor of the New-Hampshire Haineses, and of
nearly all who bear the name in Maine and Yermont.
I
The Will-Deed of Deacon Samuel Haines, of Portsmouth, N. H. :—
To all cristan people to whom this present writing shall Com know
yea that I Samuell Haines. Senor, of Greenland in ye town of Ports-
mouth, In ye Prouince of New Hampshire, haue Giuen, Granted, Bar-
ganed and Sold and doe by these Presents giue, grant, allinate, fifew
and Confirm vnto my well Bloued Son Samuell Haines,3 ail my
Houses, Barnes, orchads, and Lands according and vpon ye Gondision
as shall be heareafter Expresed in this writing yl Is to say my dwelling
Hous and Barnes and orchads and all my Land within fence, and all
my Medowland, Both Salt marsh and fresh wrh all my Land without
ye fence That Blonges to y£ farm which I Now Line in, ye aboue Said
Land is Ninety and one Acres/ According as it was Layd out to me
and persesed by me, all Citiate and Being In Greenland in ye Town
and Prouince a fore Named, and In Case any of ye Sd Land Should be
taken a way, then It shall be meade vp wth my Devudent Land to ye full
quantity as is a bone Expressed, and Allso I do Giue to my Sun Samuel! ,
1 For Pedigree, see pp. 148-9, ante,
3 Vol. iv. d. 46, ante.
3 b. 1646, d. 16S3-9 ; m. Mary Fifield, of Hampton, 9 January, 1672-3.
4 This "old homestead" was enjoyed for three generations by the eldest son as desired
by deacon Samuel, as follows: Samuel, Jr. (2d gen.), who died 1688-9, when it passed to
his son Matthias (3d gen.), who occupied it until his decease, 9 April. 174-5, when it passed
by will ro his son Samuel (4th gen.1), 1 1). 20 April, 1716), who sold it the 19 Feb'v, 1766, to
Enoch Clark, " inn holder," for £oQ0, from whom it has descended to Mr. E. H.Clark, the
present occupant. The last mentioned Samuel was my great-grandfather. a. m. h.
J
869.]
Tito Haines Family.
151
.aines one Eight p* of ye Sawmill In Greenland, and Allso I give to
y S(1 Sun Samuell, lower oxen and fiue Steeres and Eight Cowes and
I my part of ye Sheep andEighttcen Swine, Greateand Small, and all
- moueables in yc Said hous, Except what is Excepted, that is to Say,
doe Kesarue to my Self and my wife During our Natural! Lines, the
oome yx T Now Line In with all yc Moveables thare in with free
grace and free agrace Both wayes In to yc said Rome and all so
art of ye Siller for I and My wife If we have Occation for It and all
: aboue Said particulars I doe By tliease presents Give vnto my Sun
amuell Haines his haieres Executores Administratorcs and Assignes
>r Euer, y* Is to say Aftr my Sun Samuell Haines his Deseace then
iy Gran Sune Matthias Haines,1 the sun of Sam11 Haines, Juner,
lall Injoy ye houses and Land above Expressed and after my Gran
jns deceace wth out Ishew, then It shall fall to my Gran sun William
[aines,2 and If my Gran sun William Haines should die without
shew, then It shall fall to ye sisatres Equily to be deuided be twene
lem that is to say, my sun Sam11 his Children that he hath by his
ife Mary, and all the Housses and Landes and Cattel and all thing and
iings Aboue Expressed To haue and to hold and peacibly to In Joy
0 ye boue saide Samuell Haines, Junrhis haieres Exsecktures Admin-
itratars or Assignes for Euer to his and thair own propar vse and
ehoue for Euer and to them and thaier haieres and Assignes thare of
(id thare with to vse and dispose at his or thair will and pleaser as
is and thaires own proper Estate.
Now know yea that ye true Intent and meaning of ye a boue Sd
rommises Is that my sun Sam11 Haines shall well and Trewl'y mainetaine
ie and my wife with ith Good meate and drink and Glothen, Both
inin and woolin, washing* and Lodiung and any thing els that Is
eed full and Conueniant for our Comfortable Liueliuhood and in Case
or my wife should want any of ye boue sd particulas then I ye boue
1 Sam11 Haines, Serr shall and doe Kesarue the full power to Reaenter
pon all or any pl of yc boue said estate for our Conueniant Liuelyhood
nd maintainance.
And further I doe vppoynt My Beloued Sun Matthias Haines,3
ad My Suuinlaw Lenard Weekes,4 To be ouer seeres to ail y(; a fore
1 promises and to see y* I and my wife doe want Nothing Dureing our
.aturall Life and what we stand in need of shall be out of ys Estate
boue saide.
In wittenness to ye truth of all ye promises a boue said I (loo heer
nto set my hand and scale This (28th) Twenty eight day of Desember,
a ye yeare of our Lord, one thousand six hundred and Eighty and two.
igned sealed anddeliuered
In the presents of vs.
John Rodman
Jotham Lewis
Stt * Wax -¥r
amvell Haines * g<?ai. *
******
1 ft. 7 March, 1676-7; d. 9 April, i74o; deacon 1st Congregational Church, Greenland;
i. Mehitable Jenness, dausht t of Francis Jenness, of Rye, N. H.
8 l>. 7 J tnuarv, 1673-9; d. 1760-1 ; in. M iry Lewi-.
3 b. 16-jO, d. 1*688-9; m. 28 December. 1671, Jane Bracket*.
4 b. about 1633, d. 170"; in. about 1667, Mary, d imjhfor.of deacon Samuel Ilaine?, %yho*
as the mother of his children, and nor, as Savage states, Iiis 2d wife.
?
3
1521 The Haines Family. [April
The deposition1 of Samuel Haines, Sen., aged 65 yeares or there-
abouts.
This deponent testifyeth and saith, that I lived wth Mr. John Cogs-
well, Sen.: in old England about nine years a servant with him, and
came over along with him to new England2 In the ship (Called the
Angell Gabriel!) and were present with him when my master -Gogs well
Buffered shipwrecke at Pcmmeyquid, which was about fourty one yeares
agoe the last August when the ship were cast away,3 I the said Haines
doe Remember that there were saved then of my maisters goods a Good
Quantity of Good Houshold goods both feather beds and Bedding,
and also a good quantity of brass and Pewter and also severall pieces
of plate and to the Best of my Remembrance of this Brass there were
severall Brass pans.
Furthermore I Doe Remember that my maister had a turkey worked
Carpett in old England which he commonly used to lay upon his
parlour table, and this Carpet was put aboard amongst my maisters
goods and Came safe ashoare to the Best of my Remembrance.
I I
1 Tiie originals of this and the next deposition are bound up in a volume in the Secretary
of State's Office, Boston, Mass., marked "Judicial, No. 2, 1658— 1683, 39 Vol."— papers
Nos. 534, 535, and were used as evidence in a suit of William Cogswell v. John Cogswell,
of Ipswich, Mass., March 22, 1677. % !
2 Rev. Richard Mather, who came passenger in the " James," which arrived at Boston,
August 16th, 1635, states in his Journal, p. 9 :— • % \
" We were yt set sayle together yt morning (June 4, 163-5, from Bristol, Eng.) five shippes;
three hound for New-fond-land, viz. the 'Diligence' a ship of 150 tnnne; the 'Mary' a
small ship of SO timne and the 'Bess,' and two bound for New-England, viz. the 'Angel
Gabriel' of 240 tunne, the James of 220 tunne.
Page 15. " The Angel Gabriel is a strong ship, and well furnished with 14 or 16 pieces of
ordnance, and therefore or seamen rather desired her company ; but yet she is slow in sail-
ing, and therefore wee went sometimes with three sayles less than wee might have done, %
yt so we might not overgoe her."
Page 17. " July 4. This day we lost sight of ye Angel Gabriel, sayling slowly behind us,
and we never saw her againc any more." \
Page 28. " Aug. 14th. But y3 evening by moone light about 10 of ye clocke wee came to
ancre at ye lies of Shoaies which are 7 or 8 Hands, and other great rockes, and there slept
sweeteiy yc night till breake of day."
3 — — Aug. loth, "On Saturday morning about breake of day, ye Lord sent forth a
most terrible storrne of raine and easterly wii'd, whereby wee were' in as much danger as [
think ever people were ; for wee lost in yt morning three great ancres and cables ; of which
cables, one having cost 50£ never had beene in any water before, two were broken by ye vio-
lence of ye waves, and ye third cut by ye seamen in extremity and.distresse, to save y« ship
and their, and or lives." 1;
Page 33. " And tho : we had two stormes by ye way, ye one upon M in day ye 3d of August, \
ye other on Saturday ye 15th of ye same, yet or gracious God (blessed and for ever blessed
bee his name) did save us all "alive in ym both, and speedily assuaged y« again. Indeed
ye latter of y » was very terrible and grievous, insomuch yt wn wee came to land wee found
many mighty trees rent in pieces in ye midst of ye bole, and others turned up by ye rootcs ^
by ye fiercenesse thereof; and a barke going from ye bay to Marvil head, with planters and
seamen therein to ye number of about 2;j. was caste away in ye storrne, and all ye people |
therein perished, except one man and his wife, that were spared to report ye newes.
"And ye * Angel Gabriel' beeing yn (August 15) at ancre at Pemmaquid, was burst in
pieces and cast away in y" storrne, and most of y« cattell and other goodes, with one seaman,
and 3 or 4 passengers, did also perish, therein, besides two of ye 'passengers yt dyed by
ye way, ye rest having y- lives given y« for a prey. But ye « James,' and wee yt were
therein, with or cattell and goods, were all preserved alive. The Lord's name be blessed
forever."
"This year (1635) August 15* about midnight the rains came up at north east, having
blown hard at S. and S. W. the week before, and blew with such violence with abundance
of rain that it blew down many hundreds of trees, overthrew some houses, drave ships
from their anchors, &c.
"The ship angel 'Gabriel' in which came passengers John Bailey Sen. and John Bailey
Jr. who afterwards settled in Newbury, was lost at Pemaquid, now Bristol in Maine, and
the Dartmouth ships cut all their masts at St. George. The tide rose at Narraganset 14
feet higher than ordinary and drowned eight indians dying from their wigwams."
Winthrop, Vol. i. p. 165-166.
1869.]
The Haines Family.
153
All which goods together with some provisions wch were saved then
Goodman Galhup of Boston brought to Ipswitch In his barke for my
master (Except some of them wch the vessell Could not hold) and I
the said Deponent came along- with him in the vessell from Pemmey-
quid, and lived with my maister Cogswell at Ipswitch the same year
folio win ge.
And also I doc Remember that my maister had two rnaircs and two
Cowes wch were shipt aboarde a ship at South Hamptom In old En-
gland and came safe a shoare to new England that same summer as
we came here, and were delivered to my maister ;
I Doe further testifye that about 4 years after that I lived with my
maister In Ipswitch, that I went to old England and when 1 Returned
againe (which were about a yeare and half after) I brought over for
the use of my maister Cogswell between fourscore and an hundredth
pounds worth of goods, In severall particulars which were delivered
to him.
And furthermore I doe very well remember that my marster Cogs-
well had three sons which came over along with us In the aforesaid
ship, the Eldest sonnes name were William wch were about 14 years
of age then, and the second sonne were- called John which were about
twelve yeares of age then, and the thirds sonnes name was Edward
wch were about six years of age at that time and farther saith not.
Samuell Haines, Senr came and made oath to ail yc above written
the first of December 1676.
Before me Richard Martyx, Commissi
The deposition of William Ffurber, Sen : aged 62 years or there-
•abouts.
This deponent testifyeth, and saith, that In the year of our lord
1635 I the said Deponent did come over in the ship called the Angell
Gabriell along with Mr John Cogswell, Sen. from Old England and
we were cast ashoare at Pemmeyquid ; and I doe Remember that there
were saved severall Cask both of Dry Goods and provisions which
were marked with Mr Cogswell, Sen. Marke and that there were saved
a tent of Mr Cogswell, Sen. which he had set up at Pemmeyquid and
Lived In It (with the goods that he saved in the wracke) and after-
wards Mr Cogswell Removed to Ipswitch. and In November after the
ship were cast away. I the said Deponent came to Ipswitch and found
Mr Cogswell, Sen. Living there and hirred my self with him for one
yeare, 1 the said Deponent doe well remember that there were severall
feather beds and I together with Deacon Haines as servants Lay upon,
one of them, and there were severall dozens of pewter platters,
and that there were severall bras pans besides other peices of pewter
and other household goods, as Iron worke and other necessaryes for
housekeeping there in the house then.
I the said Deponent doe further testifye that there were two maires
kand two Cowes brought over in an other ship which were landed safe
ashoare and were kept at Misticke till Mr Cogswell had ym.
I doe further testify that my maister John Cogswell, Sen. had three
sons which came over along with us in the ship (called the Angell
Gabriell) the Eldest sonnes name were William, and he were about
fourteen years of age, and the second sonne were called John, aud he
154 TJte Haines Family, [April
was about twelve years of age then, and the third sonnes name wcm
Edward which was about six years of age at that time and farther
saith not.
William ffurber, Senr came and made oath to all the above written
this first ofXbr 16T6.
Before me Richard Martyn, Commiss*.
Deposition of William Thompson aged about 28 years testifieth that
I lived with my uncle and aunt Mr John Cogswell, Senior of Ipswich,
and Mrs. Cogswell about 16 years, and I did frequently see a turkie
work carpet which they had, and I have heard them say that it was
theirs in Old England and used to lie upon their parlour table there,
and that they brought it with them into this country when they came,
and being this last winter in Old England I heard my father Doctor
Samuel Thompson say that he did well remember that my uncle and
aunt had a turkie work carpett wch used to lye upon their parlour
table in Old England, and took it away with them. 26 May 167 T.
(Paper N°. 554, vol. 39, "Mass. Judicial Records. " Suit Cogswell
vs. Cogswell.)
Paper N°. 409, same suit, is a letter written by John Cogswell, Jr.,
from London 30 Mch 1653, to his father John in Ipswich, Mass., which
was published in the "Register," vol. xv. p. 177. Mr. Coffin who
communicated it was in error in calling the name of Thomas Goad,
" Thomas Good and probably Goodhue."
Depositions of John Ingerson aged 55. 25 June 1678, son of Rich-
ard Ingerson of Salem, Mass., and of Nath'l Ingerson aged 45. 26
4 mo. 1678. Testimony relative to " Townsend Bishop's farme in
Salem Village, which was laid out 42 years ago. 26. 4. 1678. " — Vol.
39, Judicial Records, page 570.
The Deposition of John Smith1 of North Hampton in the Province
of New-Hampshire, Gent, Aged near Eighty Years who Testify's and
Says, That he well knew Samuel Haines 2 formerly of Portsmouth in
said Province, who Lived in that part of said Town now Called Green-
land at the Place where his Son Deacon Matthias 3 Haines Late of
said Greenland Deceased Lived. That the said Samuel Haines had a
Brother whose Name was Matthias 4 who Lived near where Daniel
Lunt now Lives, That the said Samuel Died above Sixty Years ago a3
the Deponent well Remembers it being before the Revolution by King
William's coming to the Crown of England,5 and was not Long after
the Death of the Deponents Grandfather which will be Sixty-four
Years ago the Sixth day of March next, and in the same Year the
Revd Seaborn Cotton formerly the Minister of Hampton Died.6 That
1 Son of John and Hulda Smith ; h. 21. 6. 1669. Hampton.
2 Son of deacon Samuel; b. 1646; d. 1688-9.
3 b. 7 March, 1676-7 ; d. 9 April, 1745.
* Son of dea. Samuel; b, 1650; d. 16X8-9.
* News reached Boston, lb April, 1689. William crowned 1690.
« d. 20 April, 1686.
18690
Tlie Haines Family.
xs s
the said Samuel and his Brother Matthias Haines died within a few
thvs of one another (but the Deponent is not Certain which Died
firit) and well Remembers that it was in the Winter time and was
very much taken Notice of and considered as a Remarkable Provi-
dence, for they were Noted Men and carried on their Work and Busi-
ness together in Partnership. That the Deponent was well acquainted
with the Family of (he said Samuel Haines and Remembers the Names
of his Sons, the said Matthias1 Deceased, who was Lately called Dea-
con Haines, and William2 and Samuel3 now living-, and three Daugh-
ters, one4 married Nathaniel Huggins, another* Samuel Weeks and
the other with one6 Hicks — and That to the best of this Deponent's
Kemembrance the said Samuel Haines Deceased, was older than his
Brother Matthias, and further the Deponent Says not,
John Smith.
January 18th 1U8-9.
The Deposition7 of Elias Philbrick of Greenland in the Province of
New-Hampshire Yeoman aged about Sixty Eight Years, who Testifies
and Says that he well knew the said Samuel Haines first above named
in the Deposition of the above named John Smith and also his Brother
Matthias above mention!
mu
[lemcmbers where they Lived as above
declared, that they carried on their work in Partnership. That the
Deponent Remembers the Said Samuel Haines built a Garrison vA:evQ
he Lived and Remembers the Names and Colour of the Oxen (belong-
ing to the said Samuel) which were Employed in haling the Timber
for that Purpose. That the said Samuel was the Elder of the two
Brothers and Died first tho7 they Died within a Week of one another
and according to this Deponents Remembrance it was above fifty nine
years ago but how much more he is uncertain and cannot Say, and he
well Remembers it was a thing much observed as a Remarkable Provi-
dence and that it was in the Winter time. The Deponent adds he
knew the Family of the said Samuel Haines and that the account
thereof above Given by the above named Smith is right and farther
Says not. bis
Elias A Philbrick.
mark
Province of ) Portsmouth, January 19Lh 1748-9, Then the above
). ) named John Smith, and Elias Philbrick Personally
appeared and Severally made Solemn Oath .to the
truth of their Respective Depositions foregoing,
and subscribed their names to the same.
New-Hampshire.
Taken to Lay in perpetuum
Rei memoriam,
D. Warner
Jn° Knight
Before Us
Justices of the peace
Quorum unus.
1 b. 7 March, 1676-7; d. 9 April, 1745; m. Mehitable Jenness.
2 b. 7 January, 1678-9 ; d. 1760-1 ; m. Mary Lewis.
3 b. 5 Julv, 1687 ; d. 7 September, 17-50; m. Mehitable Crosby.
4 Sarah, b. 6 October, 1673 ; m. N. Huggins, Sen^.
B Eleanor, b. 23 August, 167-5; m. her cousin, Sam. Weeks (Capt.) b. 14 December, 1670
^eldest son of Leonard Weeks).
6 Mary, b. 27 January, 168-5; m. Michael Hicks.
7 The oi iginah' of the" Smith and Philbrick depositions are in my possession. a. M. h<
154) The Haines Family. [April
"Will1 of Deacon Matthias Haines, of Greenland, son of Samuel", Jr
and Mary (Fifield) Haines, and grandson of Deacon Sam'l Haines,
the first settler,
In the name of God Amen. This 19th day of June 1741, 1 Matthias
Haines2 of the Parish of Greenland in the Town of Portsmouth in the
Province of New-Hampshire in New-England, being now of a Bis posin^
mind and of a sound perfect memory praise be Given to God for tliu
same and knowing the uncertainty of this life on Earth and being de-
sirous to settle things in order do make this my last will and Testa-
ment in manner and form following that is to say, first and principally
I commend ray soul to Almighty God; my Creator Believing that I
shall receive full pardon and free Remission of all my sins and be
saved by the precious death and merrits of my Blessed Saviour and
Redeemer Christ Jesus and my body to the Earth from whence it was
taken, to be buried in such Decent and Christian manner as my Ex-
ecutor hereafter named shall be thot' meet and Convenient and as
touching such worldly Estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent me, my
will and meaning is that the same shall be Imployed and bestowed a?
hereafter by this my will is Expressed and first I do Revoke Renounce
and make void all will by me formerly made and Declared and appoint
this my last will and Testament.
Imprimis. I Give unto my beloved wife Mehitable Haines, two
thirds of all my movables in my house to Dispose of them as she
pleases ; I also Give unto my said Wife Liberty to Improve the West
End of my Dwelling house so long as she shall live, or until she shall
seevCause to marry. I also Give to my said Wife one hundred Weight
of Good Pork, and one hundred weight of good beef, and ten bushels
of Indian Corn, and one bushel of Wheat and two bushels of Malt and
two barrels of Cyder and Eight Cord of firewood at the Door of her
house, and five pound of Cotton wool, and five pounds of Sheeps wool,
and twenty shillings in money for to buy her some small things, ail
the particular things above mentioned I order my said Wife to have a
year, and Every }'ear so long as she shall see Cause to live a widow,
and 1 order my Son Samuel Haines 3 to Deliver to his said Mother
two thirds of what I have here given to her yearly, and Every year so
long as she lives a Widow, and I order him to fi:\d her with two Good
Cows, winter and Summer so long as she lives a widow, and I order
my son Joseph Haines4 to find his mother with one third part of
Every Particular above mentioned, yearly, and Every year so long-
as she lives a Widow, Except the two Cows.
Item. I give unto my son Joseph Haines part of my Land on the
Westwardly side of the Country Road, he is to Begin at Tufton Phil-
bricks Shop, and Run Westwardly across my piece of land to the place
where there was Formerly a pair of bars that leads into Mr Samuel
"Weeks land he is to have all my piece of Land Southwardly of said
line to Mr Samuel Chapmans Land ; I also Give unto my said Son about
twelve acres of Land more or less as it Lies on the North side of the
1 Original on file in Probate office, Exeter, N. H.
* b. 7 March, 1676-7; d. 9 April, 1745; ra Mehitable Jenness; is styled on the records
"Lieutenant" Haines, "farmer" Haines, and lastly ''Deacon" Haines.
3 b. 20 Apri!, 1716; in. Sarah Whidden, and was the last of the name wbo occupied the
"old homestead " which his father conveys to him in this will, and which he sold 19 Feb.,
1766, to Enoch Clark, " inn holder." He died at Wakefield, N. II.
4 m. Mary Berry ; d. about 1760; had no male issue.
1869.]
TJie Haines Family.
157
County Road Beginning at a White Oak tree Which is the bound tree
between Thomas Marstons land and my land and then Running towards
the Meeting house to a pair of bars that leads into the little pasture
and then Running Northward as the fence Stands half the length of the
said fence and from thence Eastwardly to a bridge that Leads into the
Swamp and from said Bridge Eastwardly to Dauiel Hunts Watering
place that runs into my Swamp. I also Give to my said Son half my
whole Right in Epsom and half my Right in the Saw mill and one half
of my husbandry Tools and one Cow and two Stears three year old,
and one third part of my Sheep.
Item. — I give unto my Son Sam1 Haines all my Real Estate that I
have not already Disposed of Particularly my Dwelling house Except
the privelege his mother has in it, I give him my barn and orchard and
all my upland meadow Ground, Woodland and Salt Marsh and pasture
Land, he is to have that I have not before Given away — And half a
whole Right in the Town of Epsom and one half of my Right in the
Saw Mill and one half of my husbandry tools and all my Stock of
Cattle, horses, sheep and swine, Except one Cow and two steers three
years old, and one third part of my Sheep.
Item. — I Give unto my Daughter Eleanor French twenty pounds in-
passable bills of Credit and I order my Son Samuel Haines to pay it
to her within four years after my Decease.
Item. — I Give unto my Daughter Hannah Haines one third part of
all my moveables in my house and forty pounds in Goods at money
price and I order my Son Sam1 Haines to pay it to her within four
years after my Decease.
Item. — I Give unto my Daughter Mehitable Haines forty pounds in
Goods at money price and I order my Son Sam1 Haines to pay it to
her within four years after my Decease.
Item. — I Give unto my Daughter Mary Haines1 forty pounds in
Goods at money price and I order my Son Joseph Haines to pay it to
her within four years after my Decease.
Lastly my will and meaning is that what Debts or dues are owing
from me, I Order my Son Sam1 Haines to pay them and what Debts
are due to me I order my said Son to Receive them for himself. — And
I do appoint my above named Son Sam1 Haines and my son Joseph
Haines to be ExecV to this rny last will and Testament. And in Con-
firmation hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and
year above mentioned In the fifteenth year of King George the Second
his Reign over Great Britain. *****
Matthias Haines *2£,**
Signed Sealed, and Declared by Mat-
thias Haines to be his last will, and Tes-
tament. In presence of us Witnesses
Sam!1 Weeks,
Jacob Moulton,
Jabez Smith.
1 m. her cousin Joshua Urines, and settled at "Wolfboroagh; N. H., 1784. He was
" ensign" in French war; b. 172J; d. 19 November, 1813.
Vol. XXIII.
H
158 The Haines Family. [April
Inventory of Deacon Matthias Haines.
Province of \ By the Order the Honblo Andrew Wiggin, Esq. JUi] .. .
New Hainp5. j of Probate, We have appraised the Estate of Deaci (
Matthias Haines lately deceased in Greenland and according to our
best Judgment.
The Land, Marsh and buildings valued at 8,252. 0. 0
two four years olds Steers , 28. 0. 0
two three year olds Steers 21. 5. 0
three Cows 39. 0. 0
One two year old heifer, and two steers, and one heifer \ 0j a n
being one year old J * '
twenty Sheep and twenty Lambs ; 30. 0.0.
Swine and pigs 10. 0. 0.
1 Pair of Wheels and Cart 5. 4. 0.
The other husbandry tools valued at 16. 2. 0.
three beds and bedding 60. 0, 0.
To Sundry house hold Goods as pewter, Iron pots, ) ftl lr n
chairs &c. f • . u*
As Witness our hands Walter Weeks, £3,570. 1. 0.
John Brackett.
Portsmouth, 26* day of June 1745.
Will of William Haines, of Greenland, N. EL, second son of Samuel
Haines, Jr. and Mary (Fifield) Haines, and grandson of Deacon
Samuel Haines, the first settler.
In the Name of God Amen I William Haines1 of Greenland in the i
Province of New Hampshire Gent, being in health and of a Sound |
disposing Mind and Memory, but advanced in Years Do make and or- 3
dain this to be my last Will and Testament and in the first place I 1
humbly give and devote my Soul to God the Father of Spirits hoping
to find acceptance with Him through the merits of Jesus Christ my
Body I recommend to a Decent Burial according to the Discretion of I
my Executor herein afternamed believing and hoping in the Resurrec- §
tion to Eternal Life and as to my Worldly Estate I give and devise §
the same in the following Manner and Form : —
Im primus — my Will is that all my Debts and Funeral Charges be
justly paid by my Executor as soon as Conveniently may be after my
Decease out of my .personal Estate. 1
Item, I give and bequeath to Mary my beloved Wife the use and
Improvement of the Room in my Dwelling House where we usually
Sit, the Chamber over it, the Bed Room we lodge in, the Dairy Room
and the Porch leading to the Well, during her Life I also give her to
her own Disposal all my household Goods or Movables within Doors
meaning my Furniture and Utensils of house keeping, I also give her
my weaving Loom, with all the Gecr and Tackle thereto belonging.
I also give her two Milch Cows and the keeping of the same Winter
and Summer and the Calves till they shall be three months old, yearly,
during her Life, I also give her Eight Cord of good Merchble Cord Wood
1 b. 7 January, 1678-9 j d. 1760-1 ; m. Maiy Lewis.
1869.] The Haines Family. 159
to be hald to her Boor yearly during her Life and Cut fitt for her fire,
and Eight Bushels of Corn, a Bushel of good Wheat, two Bushels of
Malt, three Barrels of Cyder, one hundred pounds weight of good
pork, and the same quantity of Beef, rive pounds of Sheeps wool, and
three pounds of Cotton wool, all and every of £lid particulars to he
provided and delivered to her yearly at her house aforesaid, I also
pive her my Saddle horse which 1 usually Hide, and my part of the
Uorse Chair, and Tackling;, which I have with my Son William.
Item — I give to my Son Matthias1 twenty acres of Land more or
less where he now lives, bounded South Easterly by the Koad leading
to Hampton, on the South West by the Way leading from said Koad
to John Langs, on the North West by Land of said Lang and on the
North East by a Fence which parts said twenty acres more or less
from my other Lands, said Fence running up to the said Country
Road, I also give him all my part Share and Interest in the undivided
Lands in the Town of Epsom in said province, and one half part of
my Right title and Interest in the Stream and Saw Mill, at Greenland
aforesaid, on the Road leading to Stratham at the place called the
^reat Bridge, all which premises I devise to him my said Son his Heirs
and assigns forever.
Item — I give and Devise^to my Son William2 his Heirs and assigns
all my Salt marsh and Thatch Grounds in Greenland aforesaid, and
all other my Lands and Buildings and all Real Estate in Greenland
with the Reversion and Remainder of the Buildings aforesaid devised
and given to the Use of my Wife besides what I have given to his
Brother Matthias as aforesaid, I also give my said Son 'William all the
Residue and Remainder of my personal Estate which is not disposed
5f in this my last Will and I order him to provide for his Mother all
the particulars herein before given to her as aforesaid, and in Default
3f his so doing* then she shall hereby have full power and authority to
?nter upon and take the profits of any part of my Real Estate herein
£iven to the said William to the full* Value of what he shall fail of
providing and delivering to her Yearly as aforesaid.
Item — I give and devise to my Son David 3 the Bed and Boding
which he has of mine in his possession as also the Chains, Sled and
3ther Utensils which he already has in his hands and for some time
aas had and I also Confirm to him his Heirs and assigns all that Land
winch I have given him by deed already Executed all which I intend
to be his full part and all that he shall have of my Estate.
Item — I give and devise to my Son John4 that five hundred pounds
cvhich I let him have to pay for the Land he purchased of Dudley Ladd
and Nathaniel Ladd and the Smiths anvil and other Tools which I let
frim have with the Shop I built for him, all which he has already in
bis Hands and possession.
Item— I give to Patience Lock and Jonathan Lock the Children of
rny Daughter Sarah Locke5 the late wife of Jonathan Locke6 besides
what I have already given her in her lifetime the Sum of fifteen pounds,
1 b. 17 March, 1713 ; d. 23 March, 179-5 ; m. Abigail Sherburne.
_t 2 b. 2.5 Jane, 1715; d. 1796; m. 7 November, 1744, Elizabeth Barker, b. 15 Nov., 1724, of
stratham.
3 b. 27 June, 1717 ; d. 1780 • m. Lydia Gate.
J b. 2 May, 1723 ; m. Nancy Norton j settled at ftumney. N. II., 27 March, 1779.
5 b. 18 October, 1705.
6 Of Bye, N. II.
160 The. Haines Family. [April
Viz. to each Seven pounds, ten shillings of the old Tenor or otL •
Bills of Credit, or Money equal to so much Old Tenor as it now puss .■
to be paid within two Years after my Decease to be paid by my Sui;
William. /
Item — I give and bequeath my Grand Children John and Margaret
Johnson the Children of my Daughter Margaret 1 deceased the Sum
of fifteen pounds Old Tenor as aforesaid that is Seven pounds ten
Shillings each, to be paid by my Son William within four Years after
my Decease.
Item — I give and Bequeath to my Daughters Mary 2 Johnson and
Eleanor Jones3 each fifteen pounds Old Tenor as aforesaid besides
what they have already had to be paid by my Son William within four
years after my Decease.
Lastly I Constitute and appoint my Son William to be Sole Executor
of this my last Will and Testament and order him to pay all my Debts
and Legacies aforesaid out of what I have given to him Exempting
the personal Estate I have given to his Mother from paying any pan
thereof. And I do hereby Revoke all other Wills and Testaments by
me in any Manner heretofore made. In Witness whereof I have here-
unto Set my Hand and Seal the 29 Day of October Anno Domini 11?{],
and in the Thirtieth Year of His Majestys $eign.
Signed, Sealed and Declared by the said ) *****
William Haines to be his last Will and [• William Haines. Jseai *
Testament in Presence of us ) *****
Enoch Clark,
Enoch Clark, Juner,
Ebenezer Clark.
First Congregational Church of Portsmouth, N. H., organized in 1611.
Mr. Joshua Moodey was ordained pastor in the presence of Gov.
Leverett, and several magistrates.
" Then ye Pastor ordained Sam : Haines Deacon wth Imposhun of
" Hand and prayr. a psalm was sung and ye congregation Impressed
" tyy ye Pastor wth a prayer and Blessing.
" The names of them yl first imboclied
Joshua Moodey C" Elias Stileman 0n James Pendleton
Mr Jn° Cutt Mr R. Martyu Mr Jn° Fletcher
Mr R. Cutt Sam: Haines John Tucker,"
who adopted and subscribed the following Covenant.
" Wee doe this Day solemnly and publiqely in ye presence of God and
" his people avouch the one only living and true God, Father, Son
" and Spirit, to be our God and his Word or revealed Will to be our
14 Rule, and doo with ourselves give up our children to be the Lord's.
" Wee doo also professedly and heartily subject ourselves to Jesus
" X' as ye Head of his church, and doo covenant and promise y* we
" will submit ourselves to ye Government of Xc in this particular
" church, according to ye laws of his House, that we will watch over
" our Brethren and be watcht over by ym according to Rule and yf we
1 b. 1.5 Jannarv, 1710 ; m. John Johnson.
8 b. 28 February, 1707; m. James Johnson.
3 b. 27 June, 1710; m. Timothy Jones.
1869.] Thz Haines Family. 161
" will in all things so demean ourselves towards our Paster arid fellow>
" members, as also towards all others as becomes ye Gospel ylye Lord
'•' may dwell among us and bless us and we may be a peculiar people
" to his service and glory.
" And all this we promise by yc Help of Jesus Christ and in his
" Name, looking up to him for his Assistance, as being ourselves
" capable of doing nothing." i
Northam,2 4, 1 month 1640.
Honoured Sir-
Wee the Inhabitants of Northam make bould to trouble you 3
with theise few lynes certify inge you that whereas wee suppose Capt.
Underbill hath informed you and the rest of you brethren of the Matche-
sheth bay that we are all willinge voluntarily to submit our seines to
your gouernment upon flormer Articles propounded, truth it is we doe
very well aprove of your Judicious wages and shal be very wyful y*
please God to enlarge us that we may be free from other engagements
and promises wch some of us are obliged in to the owners or patentees
from whom under his Mat's Letter Patten ts we enioy our free liberty :
wch causeth us not for present to submit to any other goverment than
that wch wee have already entered into combination to observe ac-
cording to the King's Maties lawes untill such time as the owners
came over to us wch we suppose wil be about three months hence,
and thence our propositions considered as the Lord shall direct us wee
will labour more to satisfy you — But for the proceedings of Captayne
Underbill's seeking to undermyne us and contrary to his oath and fideli- ;
ty as we suppose intrusted to him hath went from house to house and
for his owne ende, by flattery and threatening gotten some hands to a
note of their willingues to submitt themselves under your goverment and
some of those are men of other combinations, others strangers that have
noe habitation, to bring his purposes to pass, wee doabt not but you are
too well acquaynted with his stratagems in plotting* bis owne designes
wch wee refer to your grave judgements — some of those that sub-
scribed to his note have this day utterly protested against their own
act for he hath raysed such a Mutinee amongst us vch it we take not
course for the stopinge thereof it maye cause the effusion of blood by
reason he hath by his disignes private^ rent the combinations as much
as in men lyeth contrary to his act, that is that we should continue in
the same Goverment, except an agreement or cause shewed to the
contrary in open court agreed on by the Maior part, thus much we
thought good to acquaynt your worships withall beseeching your
favourable construction hopinge you will weigh our cause in equity
and conscience and not any way to enforce us to any act whereby we
should breake promises or covenant wtK the patentees or amongst our-
selves wch in soe doing we should sinne greatly, we should sinne great-
1 The original covenant, in the handwriting of Mr. Moodey, is still preserved by the North-
Church at Portsmouth.
2 Now Dover, N. H.
3 Thos. Dudlev was Gov. of Mass. Colon v, 1640, to whom undoubtedly this was address-
ed. Copied from the original, March 31, 1852.
Vol. XXIII. 14*
U2
The Haines Family.
[April.
ly. Wee heartilye desire your pra}'ers for us and comit you to the pro-
pection of the Almighty — at yor service to command.
Thomas Larkland
William Jones
John Follett
Robert
Tho* Dnrstin
Tho8 Eobcrts
Samuel Haines *
Bartholomew Smith
John Dame
Bartholomew X Hunt
William Waldcn
John X Tuttle
Henry Blck
Thomas X Layten
Edward Starbuck
William Pomfrett
William Furber
William Storer
John X Hall
Philip- Swadden
Richard Waiden
Edward Colcorde
Robert X Huckin*
Richard Pinckum
Thomas
This deed2 made the 18th day of Nov. 1650 witnesseth, know yee
therefore that I Thomas Withers Attorney for Capt. Francis Cham-
pernoon and other power derived from him, have sold unto Samueli
Haines, one ffarme allways known b}r the name of Capt. Champer-
noon's ffarme lying on the South east side of the Great baye, for and
in consideration of the sum of Ninetie pounds Sterling', hath paid unto
the said Thomas Withers or his assignees in manner and form follow-
ing which is to say thirtie pounds the 18th of November which shall
be in the year of our Lords 1651, and thirtie pounds the 18ih day of
May and thirtie pounds the 18th day of November which shall be in
the year of our lord 1652, for the satisfying of a certain debte ; and
farthermore I the said Thornas Withers doe ratifle and confirm unto
the said Sam1 Haines his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns
for ever, the said farme above mentioned with all the appurtances,
privileges, annuities, houses, fields, woodes, upland and marsh, with
all the usufruct whatsoever belonginge thereunto, to the only use and
behoof of the said Samueli Haines his heirs, executors, administrators
and assigns for ever :
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day
and year above written. Thomas Withers [Seal.]
Signed sealed and delivered
in the presence of
B a sill Parker
Edwarde Colcord.
Petition' to change Strawberry Bank to Portsmouth.
To the hon7'1 Gen'l Court at Boston, this present month of May 1653.
The humble petition of the Inhab'ts of the Towne at present called
Strabery Banke, showeth. That whereas your petitioners petitioned
to the last Geirl Court to grant to the P. Inhab'ts, a competent por-
tion of land to make us a township, whereby we may be enabled to
subsist and be useful to the church and Common'th, Our desire is,
that this honor'd Court will be pleased to show their favor and good
will towards us, and willingness to accommodate us to the uttermost.
And for that purpose have desired the honor'd Capt. Wiggins to
1 Deacon Samuel Haines, of Portsmouth, 1650.
• * Recorded in Vol. 1, fol. 3i, Co. Rockingham, N. H. Registry.
1869.]
The Haines Family.
163
bringe his pattent to this present Court. Now may it please this
hon'd Court to take our case into consideration ; and to consider of
our extreme necessities, first in respect of the number of families,
which are between 50 and 60, of w'ch some are constrained to remove
from want of land to accommodate them with their stocks — secondly
the qualities of the land wee live upon is soe badd, its incredible to
beleeve except those who have seen it— thirdly the place being settled
a plantation, the first of any in these parts, and our wiilingnesse in
submitting to yr government. — fourthly, that all the neighbouring
plantations about us, w'ch were settled since wee, have their town-
shipps settled and bounded ; onely we as yet have none, — fifthly, that
whereas there is much benfitt by saw mills in other townes in this river
and adjacent townes there is none in this town but onely one, w'ch
was never perfected nor like to bee. We humbly intreat his honor' d
Court to take into thcire view this necke of land w'ch we live upon ;
w'ch nature itselfe hath bounded with the maine sea and river, as may
be seene by the draft of the river, w'ch was presented to the last
Cen'l Court, and now presented agaiue by our deputic, w'ch necke of
land is farre less than any neighboringe towne about us.'
The desire of yr humble petit'rs is, that this hon'd Court would
grant us the necke of land, beginning in the great bay at a place call-
ed Cotterill's delight, soe runninge to the sea according to the former
petition. And whereas the name of this plantation att present being
Strabery Banke, accidentally see called, by reason' of a banke where
straberries was found in this place, now we humbly desire to have it
called Portsmouth, being a name most suitable for this place, it being
the river's mouih, and good as any in this land, and your petit'rs
shall humbly pray.
Brian Pendleton
Renald Fernald
In behalf of the rest. John Sherebourne
Eich. Cutt
Samuel Haines
This petition was granted 28 May, 1653 ; " and the line of the town-
ship of Portsmouth to reach from the sea by Hampton Iyne to Wynna-
cot river, leaving the propriet'rs to their just right." (Mass. Colony
Files.)
Agreement1 between Deacons Haines and Hall.
Whereas there have been some uncomfortable differences lately be-
tween two loving friends, namely John Hall ande Samuel Haines both
of Greenland, about certain Meadowes lying at Greenland about wh.
there was an action commenced by Jn° Hall ags' ye sd Samuell,
Now know all men by these presents that we the sd parties taking
notice of the uncomfortable consequences thereof and the great
trouble yc was like to arise in ye prosecution thereof (though lawful)
yet out of ye desire of the obtaining of that peace and love that
formerly we did enjoy each wh the other, have voiunturiiagiy and
mutually agreed the sd differences, in which agreement wee have en-
gaged ourselves as fiolloweth, Viz. that ye s(i John Hall shall have
» Yol. 2, fol. 58. Co. Rockingham, N, H. Registry.
164 The Haines Family. [April
three acres of that marsh wch is called Sam1 Haines and Samuel!
Haines shall have three acres of y* marsh in controversy called Jn*
Hall's the sd marsh to be indifferently layed out by or two Loving
friends Mr Peter Coffin of Cocheco, and Jn° Rodman of Hampton wch
sd marsh wee allow each other byway of mutual Exchanges, moreover
the sd parties doe utterly conclude all differences of any sort or kind
w* soever that have arrises between us, from y* beginning of ye world
unto this day and Lamenting- it do utterly acquit each other of the
same, for the true well and serious performance of all wh soever wo
doe solemnly obligate or selves each to other by the mutual subscribing
or hands this 28 of June 1661. Samuell Haines
Jn° Hall.
In the presence of our loving friends
Rob' Pike Peter Coffin
Andrew Grele Jn° Rodman
At a public meeting; held the 12th of Sept 1653. granted unto Samuel
Haines ten ackers of land at the bottom of the great Ba}r, over against
Capt. Champeraoons — so that it be not upon the Captains land.
Taken out of the " ould book." (Vol. 1, f. 12.)
5th July, 1650. 600 acres of land were divided among those who
were inhabitants of Portsmouth and in free communion in the year
1657. To Samuel Haines was granted 101 acres, possessed 10 already,
and 91 added to make up full proportion. Leonard Weeks to have
44 acres (34 and 10).
At a meeting of the Selectmen of Portsmouth 15 Feby, 1664. Layd
out to Sam1 Haines of his divident land Q6 acres, beginning at a hem-
1 Vol. 0, fol. 36. Co. Rockingham, N. II. Registry.
I
Whereas3 the Gen1 Court of ye Mass*" in May 1656 granted a divis-
ion of ye Patent of Squamscot and ye laud signed and alotted toNath1 i
Gardner and The* Lake and Partners, fell into ye bounds of ye Town J
of Strawberry bank and whereas Capt. R. Waldron (who has purchasJ
out the interest of Tho8 Lake) and ye sd Tbos Lake hath sold untoy* J
town of Strawberry bank a certain tract of Land as appears by a deed i
of Sale bearing date the 23d Mch 1651-8 in wh deed of sale there is
reserved 4o0 acres of Land for ye srt R. Waldron and Thos Lake to Lay
out to ye farmes of Goodman Haines, John Hall and Wm. Furber wh
we grant and allow to be farms. Now know all men y4 for and in
consideration of 5£ to be paid by Sam1 Haines to ye sd R. Waldron J
and Tho* Lake we the sd R. Waldron and Tho? Lake have given grant-
ed, bargained and sold, assignd, sett over and conveyd unto ye sd Sam1
Haines the sum of 30 acres of upland and 20 acres of fresh marsh
being part of the s'1 -150 acres reserved * * * to be laid out at the
expense of Sam1 Haines. 2-1 Mch. 1657-3. §
I
(From Portsmouth Town Records.) 1
869.] The Haines Family, 165
*ck tree between said Haines and Francis Drakes, near Capt. Cham-
srnoons creeke, and from thence 72 rod west to the cart way at the
nee between Goodman Haines and Walter Neal, and thence 192
ids due South to a pine, and from thence 72 rod to a pitch pine tree
ist, and from thence to the hemlock first above named.
Phillip Lewis
John Sherburne
(Vol. 1, f. 49.) Walter Abbott. W.
enry Sherburne 1
10. Sherburne [chosen (2d time) to-meet those from Hampton to
im1 Haines [run the Line between the two towns, 6 Apr, 1666.
lillip Lewis J The Line to be from " Cotterells delight/7 in Gt.
Bay unto Little River, about 2 miles from Hamp-
ton. (Vol. 1, p. 58.)
; Oct. 166T.
Layd out to P. Lewis 40 acres of land being bounded between the
o freshets wh Gather between two bridges as sd highway leadeth
3m Geenland to Bloody Point adjoining to a tract of land of 50 acres
rmerly layed out, which Sam1 Haines bought of Capt Rich: Waldren,
Layd out to Sam1 Haines a small tract of Land taking its beginning
a great pyne marked nearest S which is the head bounds of his S6
res, and so to meet with P. Lewis and Nath1 Drakes' head lines, and
3m that pyne nearest the east to meet with the said Lewis or Drakes
nds wh lyeth as a tryangle, and is in full of all lands wh the said
im1 Haines can demand of the town, either by divident, or other
wn grants to this present date, allowing convenient highways
rough the same.
Dec. 20, 1661, by me
Hen: Sherburne. (Vol. 1, f. 65.)
At a Gen1 Town meeting held in Portsmouth 12 May 1669. Whereas
ere is a tract of land in the township of Portsmouth adjoining to the
C Bay on the west side of Winnecut River it is given and granted
ito Mr Jn° Gntt, Mr Nath1 Ffryer, Capt James Pendleton, Mr Elias
ileman, Mr Rich'1 Martyn, P. Lewis, Sam1 Llaines, Leo: Weeks and
io. Sherburne, two thirds of all the sd tract of land, excepting 250
res thereof to be layed out unto Mr Moody for his satisfaction for
rmer areages for the inhabitants subscription, provided the parties
•ove said maintain and defend the same in the towns behalf at
eir the above said parties own proper cost and charge against any
id all that shall opose. (Vol. 1, f. 69.)
Portsmouth,
March 1674-5. It was voted that Sam1 Haines, Jno. Sherburne, and
hers, the inhabitants of these parts may have liberty to make use
the pound for putting in their horses on Sabbath the day, and may
>ver part thereof for said use provided they no ways damnifie the
.me and have the Selectmens.aprobation. (Vol. 1, f. 85.)
166 The Haines Family, [April,
5 Feby 1679. Ordered to Lay out land for Deacon Haines and
Leonard Weeks.
Dec. 18 90 acres laid out for Deacon Haines on N. W. side
of Hampton high way to a little brook, and Leo Weeks land on north
side of it.
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This Indenture made ye ninth of January in ye Year one Thousand
six hundred and Seventy between Sam11 Haines Senr of Greenland in
Portsmth in Piscataqua, on the one part and Phillip Lewis of the same
Place and Isaac Cole of Hampton on the other Party, Witnesseth yl
sd Cole and Lewis in Consideration of One Hundred and ten Pounds
payable by ye sd Haines unto ye said Cole (for which a Bill is given
of ye Date of ye Present) Have jointly and severally given, granted,
and sold, and set Over, and do by these Presents, give, grant, sell
and set Over unto yc said Haines, his Heirs Executors, Administrators
and Assigns for ever, all their and each of their Interests in and Right
to one half of a Saw Mill now in Partnership between the said Lewis,
and Cole, situate and being in Greenland aforesaid with all and Sin-
gular the Priviledges and Appurtances thereunto belonging, said
Doggs, Iron Crows, Sledges, or what other Instruments of a like
Nature belonging to ye Mill, as also free Liberty of Access to and
Egress from ye s'1 Mill, with ye Use of so much Land about it, as may
be convenient and suitable for the layinef of Lowers, Timber, or Boards f;
on for ye Mills Concernb ; as also to fetch Earth and Stones, or what
else maybe convenient and suitable for the present or future Repairing
and building of the Mill from Time to Time on either Side of the
Stream where the Mill now stands, near about ye sd Mill. Provided
always that after four years be expired which Term begins at ye first
of April next, One eight Part of the said Mill shall return to ye Philip
Lewis, as his proper Estate, any thing in the Premises to ye Contrary
notwithstanding, The other three Eighths to remain to the Said
Haines, as aforesaid. Furthermore ye said Lewis and Cole do engage
to ye sd Haines that they are before ye selling hereof ye sole Owners
and true Proprietors of all ye bargained Premises, and also do bind
themselves, Heirs, Executors, Administrators and Assigns to warrant
and defend the Sale hereof against any Person whatsoever, from, by
and under them Laying Claim thereunto Legally especially from all
former Gifts, Sales, Mortgages, Joyntures, Wills of Dowry or Intan-
glements by Virtue of any Copartnership, or anything of the like
nature, made or done by them or either of them which might be any
Impediment to ye sd Haines, his Heirs or assigns, from their quiet and
free Possessing of ye Same forever. In Witness To all and Singular
the Premises, the said Lewis and Cole have sett to their Hands and
Seals this 9th of Jany 16T0. Philip Lewis [Seal.]
Isaac Cole [Seal.] .
Signed sealed, and delivered
this 11 yeof Janr, 1670.
before us, Joshua Moody
John Sherburne Senr.
Philip Lewis and Isaac Cole came both together before me, acknow-
ledged this Instrument to be their Act and Deed this 11 ye Jany 16T0.
Before me Richard Cutt.
1869.]
The Haines Family.
167
The deposition1 of Samuel Raines aged T8 or thereabouts sworn,
saith that about 29 years ago Capt. Champernoon being at ye Barba-
dos left his farm and concerns at Greenland with Mr T'ho: Withers,
which Withers desired this deponent to live in ye farm and look after
it, and myself Lft. Neal took it to ye thirds. The year following ye
Capt. sent to know whether he had any thing left ; as Mr Withers told
him who consulting with me about an returned him answer y* all
things was as when he left it save y* an attachment was layed on ys
farm by Capt. White, and a Judgement of Court, which was respited
for a year, within the time prefixt ye Capt. came and lived upon his
farme again about 2 or 3 years about a year or two after, Mr Iliil
bought part of ye Hand of srt Champernoon, a year or 2 after by an
agreement between them Capt Champernoon had the Hand and MrHill
the farm at Greenland, upon wh agreement I know that sd Champer-
noon did receive of sd Hill— four oxen, and to great yearlings, several
parcells of goods, both Linnen, and Woolen, at several times, and
provisions, he farther says that the scl Hill was then possest of yc sd
Land, and by him, and in his right it have been possest by him self or
his order by Mess3. Clark, and his order to this day, goin under Mr Hill
5 yrs. and Kenison 8 or 9 yrs. or thereabouts under Mr Clark.
he farther sayth y* Mr Hill posest it as his own right, and sold sev-
eral parcells of it, also this deponent took a lease of Mrs. Hill's thirds
and neither one or other were ever molested that ever this deponent
knows of: nor ever questioned but by Phillip Lewis.
Leonard Weeks, attests To all above written, so far as concerned
the possession.
Taken upon oath in Court held at Hampton ye 8th Dec. 1681.
Elias Stileman, Kecorder.
(From the Dover Cou^t-Eecords, at Exeter, JV. H.)
Memoranda. That Sam'l Haines of Dover is to pay unto the Estate
of Joseph Miller 800 and a half of Merchtble Pipe staves, white oak,
to be deld at the time and place as aforesaid as by a certain writing
more at large appeareth under his hand. Sept. 16 ±7.
Deposition Ewd Oolcord aged 43 was in England 1646 at Tingworth
in Co: Devon, mentions Thos: Jago of Dartmouth, Co. Devon, mer-
chant, and Ambroza Lane. 1647.
Leo. Weeks ] Took the oath of fidelity 2'1 Oct. 1666, upon
Sam'l Haines, Jr. f the election of Millitary officers before us
Francis Jennings j Hex: Sherburne \ nQm* /y0] 9 f ^99 \
et als. J Elias Stileman ) ' *■ • » • v
Phillip Lewis, Leo: Weeks, Deacon Jn° Hall, et als, came into Court 8
and took the oath of ffreeraan June 25, 1667.
1 From Provincial Court-Papers, 168 1-2, at Exeter, N. H.
2 Court established at Dover by Genl Court at Boston 9. 8. 1641, by consent v>f fcha In-
habitants of the Piscataqua.
168 27<e Haines Family, f April,
(From the Provincial Court-Papers, at Exeter, N. H.)
Deposition of Leonard Weeks aged 48 years Sworn, saith that 2 yrs.
after Deacon Haines left Greenland fanne, when Phillip Lewis left it
this deponant entered up on it and lived there about a year at wh
time the sd 4 oxen and 2 yales spoken of in Deacon Haines, his testi-
mony about the farm I know to be true and to be on y* acoumpt, also'
there other parcels of goods recd by sd Champernoon from sd Hill tHia
dept have often fetched cannocs laden with Linen and Woolen cloth,
and provisions, beef, Pork and bedding and many things. 6 Dec. 1681.
Leonard Weeks aged about 40 years, knew in England, three re-
puted daughters of Thomas Turpin, Viz. Elizabeth, Jane, and Annie,
wh 3 ds are now come into tin's country and are married to James
Leach, Phillip Adams, andKic: Endall. 20. 4. 1612.
Deposition of Wm Weeks aged 45 or thereabouts. 21 July, 1674.
Deposition of Samuel Haines Senr aged about 80 years, Testifieth
that the Land lying by the highway Southward up from Wiunecutt
Rivr along to ye place where Leonard Weeks hath settled, his house
and dwelling place hath been possessed by said Weeks these twenty
three years without any molestation that said Deponant heard of.
Samuell Haines, Junr testifieth to yc same, aged 37 yrs.
Matthias Haines testifieth to ye same aged 33 yrs.
Saml Haines
Sworn in Court Sept. 26, 1683. Samuell Haines
Matthias Haines.
4 Oct. 1G83, a Writ was issued on Complaint of Rob* Mason Esq.
v.s. Sam1 Haines, Senr of Greenland Bond 300£, to appear in Court at
Gt. Island.
Complaint, keeping Mason out of possession of Land, falling his
wood &c.
Attached the goods of Saml Haines, Sen7.
Writ returned 6 Oct. 16S3.
Another writ was issued upon complaint of Mason against Sam'l
Haines, Senr 16 May, 1684, returned 21 May 1684, attached goods.
Court to be held at Gt. Island in June next. Bond 200£. Suits were
brought by Mason at the same time v.s. nearly all of the Old Settlers,
but he was unsuccessful in disturbing them in -the possession of their
lands.
A Petition from Portsmouth, Dover and other towns to the King in
1683 wa3 signed by 60 of the inhabitants of Portsm0 setting forth their
grievances growing out of the Patent of Mason. Among the names
are those of Samuel Haines
Samuel Haines, Junr.
Matthias Haines
Leonard Weeks
William Fifield, Senr,
1869.]
Connecticut Colonial Documents.
169
Nathl Hugging, Sen*, Capt. Sam: Weeks, Ebeur Weeks, and Mary
Hicks all of Greenland,
In consideration of 24£ paid by Wm and Sam1 Haines, We have set
over unto our brethren Lt. Matthias Haines, Wn Haines, and Sam1
Ilaines, all our claim, right, title and Interest &c. to our sd Grand-
father Deacon Samuel Haines' Estate, and our Father Sam1 Haines and
mother Mary Haines of Portsmouth, Lately deceased. 29 Mch, 1725.
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1G82.
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE COLONIAL HISTORY OF
CONNECTICUT—WITH NOTES.
[Communicated by Mr. Harry H. Edes, Charlestown, Mass.]
IY.
The Third Writ of Quo Warranto against tes Colony.
Jacobus se'dus dei gra. Angl. Scod. irrane. & Hib'nie Rex fidei
Defensor Sec. vie. London salt'm Prcimpim9 vob. q^venir, faciat. coram
nob. in Octab. Pur bte Maria Virginia ubicunq. tunc fu'inms in
Angl. Gub'nator. & Societat, Anglican. Colonie de Conecdicott in
nova Angl. in America ad respondend. nob. Quo warranto1 clam,
b/ere & uti divers, lib'tat. Privileg. & ffrancb.es. infra Anglican.
Colonia de Conecdicott in nova Anglia in America vizt. in paroch.
sci. Micb'is Cornhili, London, unde impetit. sunt Et h'eat. ibi hoc
bre. T. Pedro. Herbert Mil. apud Westmr xxiij0 die Octobris.
A0 r. m ij.° Astry.2
(Filed) Quo warranto reed
Decerns 23 1636
(5)
3d Quo warranto
Connecticut^ [Note 1.]
'Eeceaved y3 28th of DecemV 1686
this Quo waranto at eleuen of clocke
at night ty R. Treat Gouernor
1 The text is printed line for line with the original document, now before us, with the
addition of punctuation marks.
2 Sir Samuel Astry.
3 This memorandum is in the hand-writing of Governor Treat.
Vol. XXIII.
15
Mr. Charles J. Hoadioy of Hartford, the accomplished editor of the
last volume of the " Colonial Records of Connecticut/' states3 that
" the original charter, which now hangs in the secretary's office at
1 History of New-England, vol. iii. 542, note 5.
8 History of New-England, vol. iii. 543, note.
3 Colonial Records of Connecticut, vol. iv. 264, note.
I TO Connecticut Colonial Documents. [April,
Note 1.
The first and second writs of Quo Warranto, bearing date July 8,
1685, were served by Edward Randolph " the 20th of July, 1686, about
twelve or one of the clock in the morning," when John Talcott and
John Allyn acknowledged to have received them ; but the time when
the writs were returnable had already passed. A third writ, of which
the text is a copy, was served upon the governor December 28, 16SG,
and was accompanied by a letter from Randolph and another from
Governor Andres, both counselling a surrender of the charter and quiet
submission to the demands of the king.
Though sufficient time was not allowed for the appearance of the
colony, the writs declared its chartered rights vacated upon non-ap-
pearance at time and place ; notwithstanding this, the annual election
was held in May, 16S7, though no business of importance was trans-
acted by the Assembly.
Late in October, 1687, at which time the Assembly was in session,
Andros arrived in Hartford with his suite and about sixty "regular
troops " and demanded the charter ; but being loth to surrender it, the
Assembly prolonged the debate until evening [October 31, 1687], when
the charter was brought and laid upon the table where the Assembly
was sitting ; when suddenly the lights were extinguished ; upon being
rekindled the precious document — the object of Sir Edmund's visit-
was gone, Capt, Joseph Wadsworth of Hartford having, in the dark-
ness, seized the patent and left the room. The charter was concealed
in the hollow of an old oak tree, where it remained till after the down-
fell of Andros, who assumed the government of the colony though he
could not get possession of their charter.
In his valuable " History of New-England," Dr. Talfrey mentions the # |
story of the concealment of the charter as a "tradition," and refers1
to a correspondence with Hon. J. Hammond Trumbull, relative to the ■ I
authenticity of the account given by Dr. Trumbull in his " History of
Connecticut " ; Mr. J. H. Trumbull expresses the opinion that the
historian received the statement from George Wyllys, secretary of
the colony from 1735 to 1796, with whom he was in constant commu-
nication while engaged upon his work ; who was a grandson of Samuel
Wyllys, upon whose estate the " Charter Oak77 stood, and who was
a magistrate at the time of the secretion of the charter. From the V
prominent position occupied by the Wyllyses, both socially and poli-
tically, the office of secretary of the colony having been held, exclu-
sively, by members of that family for a period of ninty-eight years,
ending in 1809, and the scene of the alleged transaction, the secretary
wa3 as likely to know the truth or falsity of such a remarkable story
as any person with whom Dr. Trumbull was in communication.
Dr. Palfrey mentions" the fact of there being duplicates of the charter
at Hartford, and thinks " it is supposable that while one of them was
disposed of as alleged, Andros, having obtained possession of the
1
li
.
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fi
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18G9.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 171
Hartford, is engrossed on three skins/7 and that " the duplicate was
written on two ; * * so much of the duplicate as remains,
being about three fourths of the second skin, is now in the library of
the Connecticut Historical Society." Mr. II. then gives a short ac-
couut of the way in which the society came in possession of the docu-
ment, which was once ia possession of the Wyllys family. In 1817
or 1818, Mrs. Wyllys sent it to her friend and neighbor Mrs. Bissell,
upon that lady's application for a piece of pasteboard, and from
Mrs. Bissell the patent, in a mutilated condition, passed into the hands
of the Hon. John Boyd, afterwards Secretary of the State of Connecti-
cut, while he was fitting for college and boarding at the house of Rev.
Dr. Flint, Mrs. Bissell's son-in-law. The parchment was not examined
tvith care, by Mr. Boyd, for six or eight years after he acquired pos-
session of it, when, for the first time, he discovered its contents and
ralue. Mr. Boyd presented the document to the Connecticut Histori-
cal Society.
Dr. Palfrey gives another version of the story, stating that the dupli-
cate, after having remained in the possession of the Wyllyses for per-
haps three generations, was " obtained from a tailor, to whom it had
been given or sold."
We are unable to state how many "duplicates " there were, but
from the foregoing statements it appears that if Andros secured one,
is Dr. Palfrey suggests, there must have been at least two, since
mother is, as above stated, in the cabinet of the Connecticut llistori-
3al Society.
Colonial Records. — Palfrey's History of Neic-Enaland. — Trumbull's History of Connects
nd. — Hinnian's Early Puritan Settlers of Connecticut.
v.
Commission l of John Allyn, as Judge of the Inferior Court of the
County of Hartford.
3$nnTCS the Second by the Grace* of God of England Scotland
France and Ireland King Defender of the faith &c. to all to whom these
>resents shall come Greeting ?JvU0l3 QZZ that wee have Assigned
Constituted and appointed and by these presents doe Assigne Constitute
1 This document is beautifully engrossed upon parchment, and we much regret the loss
f the seal which was once affixed to it, by a ribbon wo suppose, as five slits, evidently cut
or the purpose, are to be seen in the middle of the lower fold of the parchrat nt, which was
jlded thrice, lengthwise and then twice widthwise; and upon the small surface thus pre-
edited to view is written,
" Commission
John Ally*-, Esq' to
be Judge of the Court &
under Sr Edmond Andross
1687."
November 23, 1G37, Governor Andros wrote to Col. Allyn, that orders for the observance
»f a " Gencrall Thancksgiving " on " a Thursday ye pt'ot Dec.," had been "herewith
ent;" and closes as follows : "You will also by this or the next oportmuty reecave a
Jomision for y selfe and others to be judges of ye several! inferiour Courts of pleas, and
Ir. Whiting* to be clarck att Hartford." This letter f bears the signature of the usurper.
Col. Allyn was an excellent diplomate, and to his influence and tact may be ascribed the
micable relations which, generally speaking, prevailed between the Connecticut Colony
nd the Andros government, of which he was constituted a member on the arrival of the
overnor at Hartford in October, 1687. 1
* Joseph Whif.i.TT. treasurer of the Colony un ler the charter Of 1661, who married Col. AJlya'd dau. Aana.
t For which see Col. Rec. of Conn., vol. ;n. 292.
X Viiie, J?alfrey'3 Hist. ofjSew-England, vol. iii. bi-L
1 Colonial Records, vol. i. 333, 401, 40.5, 416, 42 5, 42? ; vol. ii. 13.
?
172 Connecticut Colonial Documents. [April,
and appoint Cur truly and wellbeloved Subject J1oI)H 5111,1)1! SsSlJ
[Note 2] to be Judge of Our Inferiour Court of Comon Pleas to be
holden within Our County of 71>ai*tfOCsji in our Territory and Domin-
ion of New England with Authority to use and Exercise all powers
and Jurisdic'ions belonging to the said Court And to Doe that which tc
Justice doth appertaine according to the Laws Customs and Statutes
of Our Kingdome of England ano1 of this Our Territory and Dominion
And the Said John Aliyn assisted with two or more Justices of the
peace in Our Said County to heare try & Determine all Causes and
matters Civill by Law cognizable in the said Court and to award Exe-
cu'ion thereon accordingly $hl &£St'fMQltQ whereof wee have caused
the great scale, of Our said Territory and Dominion to be hereunto affixed
%M>itffl8M Sr Edmond Andros Kn* Our Cap1 Generall & Governour in
cheife of Our Territory & Dominion aforesaid at Boston the thirtyeth
day of December in the third yeare of Our Ueigne Annoq Domini One
thousand six hundred Eighty seven.
John West D. Secry. [Note 3.]
Note 2. | j
Few men have enjoyed, to a greater degree, the confidence and
esteem of their cotemporaries than Col. John Allyn, of Hartford, whose
public career we shall briefly sketch. jfi
He was the eldest son of Matthew Aliyn of Windsor, and at an early
age chosen deputy to the General Court. In 1651-3 lie was confirmed
" Cornet," in the " first Troop in the Colony." and rose in rank till be
attained that of lieutenant colonel, which was confirmed to him at
the September session of the General Court in 1689. In 1662 he was J8
elected a magistrate, and was re-elected through life ; in March,
1663-4, he was chosen secretary of the colony in place of Daniel Clark,
who had been " put out of the Secretary's place" in May. 1663, when
he was charged with a " breach of his oath and unfaithfulnesse "';* in
1665, Mr. Clark was re-instated, and discharged the duties of sec- .
retary in this and the following years, after which Mr. Allyn was
chosen again and continued to hold the office till the election preced-
ing his death in May, 1696. §!
October 9, 1662, Mr. Aliyn, Samuel Wyliys and John Talcott, were
chosen by the people to take the new charter, brought over by Win- %
throp, into their custody for safe keeping, and were sworn to a faithful
discharge of the trust. He was often a commissioner of the united J
colonies, and was a member of the council of Andros from Connecticut
— Governor Treat being the other — and judge of the court of common
pleas for the county of Hartford.
The minor offices hold by Colonel Allyn were very numerous — he was
selectman of Hartford in 1655, and its town clerk in 1659 ; he was also
clerk of the courts and of the first church of Hartford; was a com-
missioner respecting the union of the two colonics in 1663 ; respecting
the boundary of New-York; to treat with the Five Nations for a
renewal of their friendship iu 169 i, and concerning the boundary of
the Massachusetts colony a year later. We find him on committees
for all purposes of a public nature — on finance, respecting the military,
ecclesiastical, to settle differences, to divide lands, to procure provi-
18G9.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 173
eions and multifarious other objects, during* a long period of time devo-
ted to the public welfare.
Col. Allyn transcribed, with some alterations and additions, Capt.
John Mason's history of the Pequot war, and sent it to Increase
Mather, who published it in his " Relation " of the Indian Troubles in
10 » 7, ascribing its authorship to Col. Allyn, who merely put his trans-
cript into Dr. Mather's hands.
Col. Allyn was possessed of fine abilities, of great energy and untir-
ing industry. He was an excellent penman, and his official' letters
and records bear ample testimony to his intelligence ; and the influence
he possessed over the political affairs of Connecticut, was vast.
In 16G1 and 1662, during the absence of Governor Winthrop in Eng-
land, Secretary Allyn was " the leading spirit of the colony ?7 and vir-
tually its governor.
He married first, Ann, daughter of Henry Smith and granddaughter
to William Pynchon of Springfield, by whom he had six daughters;
his second wife, who survived him, was Hannah, daughter of George
Lamberton and widow of Samuel Welles of Wethersfield.
His death occurred Nov. 6, 1696 ; and his funeral was attended by
the Governor and Council of the colony, which convened at Hartford,
partly for that purpose, on the ninth of the month.
To show the respect and esteem entertained for Secretary Allyn, we
quote the following from the proceedings of the Governor and Council
at a meeting held at Hartford in the following December.1 " Voted. j
and ordered in CounciU that a letter be sent to our agent giving him,
an account of what we have sent for his supply ,; and " also what low
condition the providence of God hath brought us into by the death of
the Honble Colon11 Allin." j
He left a handsome estate, amounting to about £2,000, to his widow
and five daughters. Col. Allyn's monument is still standing in the old
burying-ground in Hartford.
Colonial Records, — Palfrey's History of New-England. — Hinman's Early Puritan Settlers
of Connecticut. — Trumbull's History of Connecticut.
Note 3.
John West was an English merchant residing in New-York, when,
in 1680, he received from Sir Edmund Andres the appointment of sec-
retary of that province ; in this oflice he was continued about three
years, when he and John Palmer were sent by Gov. Dongan, the suc-
cessor of Andros at New-York, as commissioners to manage the affairs
of the "eastern province" [Maine], where, says Edward Randolph,2
they " were as arbitrary as the great Turke," appropriating to them-
selves large tracts of land ; and requiring the inhabitants to purchase,
at exorbitant prices, new patents for their lands ; a vessel going from
Portsmouth with a cargo of wine to a landing place near Castine, on
the Penobscot river, was seized by the commissioners, on her return,
on supposition of its being within the French jurisdiction, for not hav-
ing paid duties at Pemaquid.
September 21, 1655, Randolph received the appointment of secretary
and register of the Massachusetts ; and not knowing how remunerative
the office might prove, since his compensation was to be derived
1 Colonial Records, vol. iv. 191.
2 Vide Hutchin^o;;'6 Col. of Papers, Ed. of Prinro Soc, vol. ii. 307.
Vol. XXIII. 15*
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[April,
from fees for the probate of wills and the recording of legal documents,
procured West's appointment as judge of the inferior court of the
county of Suffolk ; appointed him his deputy ; and by indenture of
lease, bearing date May 3, 1687, in consideration of £150 per annum,
rented him the office of Secretary with all its emoluments, for a term of
four years. To make the position one of profit, excessive fees were
demanded, and in the list of charges1 brought against West, upon the
resumption of the charier, the major part are for extortion and the
requirement of large sums for the granting of new patents for the pos-
session of lands.
In a letter2 to John Povey, dated Aug. 25, 1687, Edward Randolph
writes that West " took what fees he pleased to demand, and thereby
t would make his place worth £1000 a year."
West was seized upon the rising of the people, and sent to England
with Andres. Savage thinks his only child died in February, 1687-8,
as an entry in Judge Sewall's diary notes the burial of his (West's)
child on the 29th of the month.
Palfrey's History of New- England.
VI.
Submission to the King's authority recommended.
To the Honerd Gen11 Court
Gentm Vpon the reason* which haue been layd before you, with
many more that might be giuen, we doe declare that we do verily
belieue it is for the Aduautage of this Court, Freely ; and voluntarily to
sumbmitt yorsclues to his Mutic;s disspose, and not to begin or hold any
further Suites in Law with his Ma'3, which in noe wise can be expected
will promote or prolitt or woalfare.
And for or own parts, we doe declare, and desire you would take
notice, we are for an swering his Ma*!8 expectation, by a present sub-
mission, and are against all further- prosecutions or engagements by
Law Suites in opposition to his Mat? known pleas! for or submission,3
30* March 1687 (John Talcott. [Note L]
ty us < John Allyn,
( Samu Talcott.
Note 4.
John Talcott was one of ilaQ most prominent men in Connecticut,
in his day, and figured largely in the military history of the colony.
He was the eldest son of John and Dorothy (Smith) Talcott, who
emigrated from England in June, 16:52, with their two children, John
and Mary, and settled at Cambridge, Massachusetts, where another
son, Samuel, was born about 1635, and soon after the family removed
with the "great emigration" to Hartford, where the elder John
became a man of consequence.
The younger John, the signer of the petition, was made an ensign
in 1650 and a freeman of the colony two years later ; in 1660 he was
a deputy to the General Court ; and in 1661 promoted to ihe rank of
1 Vide The Andros Tracts ; Fab. of Trince Soc.) vol. i. 163. 2 Ibid, vol. i. 153.
3 Wc have been unable to discover that tins document, which appears to be in the auto-
graph of John Talcott, vk ever presented to the Genera! Court, for jrj consideration; or
fcat^factoriiy to discover what "the reasons which haue been iayd before you" (the As-
sembly) were, or when presented.
1869.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 175
captain. In 1665 he was chosen a magistrate, and was several times
re-elected ; he was also chosen treasurer of the colony in this year
and continued in office till the spring- of 1676, when he resigned his
position to take the chief command of the army of three hundred and
fifty men which the Assembly ordered to be raised for the defence of
the country against the Indians, with the rank of major, and through-
out the war rendered efficient service. From 1669 till the breaking
out of Philip's war, Major Talcott was often a member of the Congress
of the New-England colonies.
He married first, Octo. 29, 1650, Helena Wakeman, who died June
22, 1674; and for his second wife, Novem. 9, 1676, Mary Cook, by
both of whom he had a large family.
At the time of his death, which occurred July 23, 1688, he held the
rank of lieutenant colonel. He left an estate of about £2000.
Samuel Talcott, the younger brother of John, born at Cambridge
about 1635. was a graduate of Harvard College in the class of 1658.
He resided at Wethersfield, took the freeman's oath in 1662, and was
a deputy from 1669 to 1677.
His first wife was Hannah, daughter of Elizur Holyoke, of Spring-
field, whom he married, Novem. 7, 1661, who was the mother of his
eight children; she died February 2, 1678-9, and within six months
after the event, he had won the affections of a lady whose christian
name was Mary, but whose surname has eluded our inquiry, and mar-
ried her on the 6th of August.
In the summer of 1689, an epidemic prevailed throughout the colony,
styled at the time "the distemper of sore throat and fever," and cap-
tain Samuel Talcott was among the persons attacked. Secretary
Allyn writes to Gov. Bradstreet on the 9th of August,1 " It is a very
sickly time in our plantations, in some near two-thirds of our people
are confined to their beds or houses * * * and many are dead amongst
us " — and on the 4th of September, " The sickness is indeed very sore
in most of our towns ; Mr. Hamlin, one of our assistants, was buried last
Monday, Mr. Wadsworth lies dangerously sick, and Capt. Talcott is
hopefully recovering out of the sickness, but not yet abroad.7'
In the absence of Col. Allyn, Captain Talcott was chosen Secretary,
pro tern , at the session of the Assembly in October, 168 4, and in 1685
was elevated to the magistracy. He died November 10, 1691.
We rind the names of both the Talcotts associated with those of the
most distinguished men in the colony, upon many important commit-
tees and occasions of their day, though the eider brother was a man
of more influence and distinction than the younger.
Colony Records. — Hinman's First Puritan, Settlers. — Savage's GcneaL Diet. — Glasten-
bury Centennial.
VII,
Letter from the Governor and General Court to Sir William Phips.
a coppy2 Hartford May 20th 1692.
May it please your excelencie
The Good Tyieings of your excelencies arriuall0 Into these Western
parts of the world in the Quality of Gov' and capf General! of their
1 Col. Rec. of Conn., vol. iv. I, Note.
2 In the hanu-vmtin# of Secretary Allvn.
3 Governor FLips arrived at Boston on Saturday, May 14, 1692.
176
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[April,
MaHc6 prouince of Massachusets New Plimouth & Prouince of Maine
being brought vs. we have taken the first opportunety (after our cer-
iaine knowledge of the same) of or meeting, by these lines to congra-
truelate your safe arriual & accesse into your Goverment & pray
God to bless & prosper you there -in & grant peace & welfare to
your prouince we have had a good Intellig'ence with those partes now
under your Goverment, & have had Good freindship with them & it
is our desire & shall be our endeauour to Maintayn a Good corres-
pondency between your excelcncy, Goverment & This we doe allso
request your excelencies freindship towardes us & that we may upon
all occassions haue mutuall advice according as the bvissness shall
require that we may so correspond each other in all things as is meet
and convenient so as may best Answer or rnutuall dutyes & aduan-
tages as we are of the same fayth in Christ Jesus & subjects to the
same Gracious King & queen & neer neighboures by all which or
Interest becomes for substance the same & therefore shall be willing
to soe to attend ye conduct of all our officers in the best way & manor
we can for ye promoueing of the welfare of this poore land which wth
or seruice and respects to your excelencie & Gent11 of youre council!
is all we give you the present trouble of from your excelencies hum-
ble seruants.
The Govr & Generall Court of their Maties Colony of Conecticutt
ty> order signed John Allyn Secy1
For his excelency Sr Wm. Phips [Note 5] knight Govr & Captn Genu
of his Maties provinces of Massachusets &c. at his
house1 in Boston present.
W Mr Watson.3
Note 5.
Sir William Phips was born at Woolwich, Me.,3 Feb. 2, 1651 ; James
Phips, his father, was an Englishman, followed the calling of a gun-
smith and emigrated to America from Bristol prior to 1649 ; he settled
on the banks of the Kennebeck river, and is said by the credulous
Mather to have been the father of twenty-one sous and five daughters —
all by one wife ; but as the names of only John, Mary, Margaret and
Ann have been preserved, besides that of Sir William, who is said to
have been the youngest, the intelligent reader is apt to think, that,
to believe the story, would require a prodigious stretch of his credulity.
When a youth our future governor was employed to tend sheep,
but at the age of eighteen apprenticed himself to a ship carpenter for
four years, and at the expiration of his terra of service removed to
Boston, where he carried on the business of a ship builder, and learned
1 It stood on the corner of Charter and Salem streets, called "Phipps's Corner."
2 We suppose that Caleb Watson, of Hartford, is the person referred to. He was the son
of John Watson, of Roxbnry, born in January, 163-4-5, graduated at Harvard College in
1661, and married, Dec. 15, 1665, Mary, daughter of George Hyde, of Boston. He resided
for a time in Hidley, and towards the close of Ins life removed to Hartford; in both towns
he was a schoolmaster. October 13, 1681, he received a grant of land from the Assembly
of Connecticut. He died, childless, in 1725, leaving an estate of £320.
3 It has been often stated that Sir William was bom at Pcmaquid, and amon? the promi-
nent writers who have given currency to the statement we find the name of Gov. Hutchin-
son; but we think a careful examination of the subject will prove the correctness of the
text, viz., that he was born at Woolwich ; and also that in early life he removed to
Pcmaquid, where he resided for a time, previous to his coming to Boston.
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Connecticut Colonial Documents.
177
to read and write. Ten years later he made a voyage to the Bahamas
in search of a valuable wreck, and though successful in finding it, the
profits were insufficient to defray the cost of the voyage.
The next year (1684) he went to England and obtained from King
James the command of the "Algeria Rose" to go in search of a richly
laden wreck near Tort do la Plata, v. hich had been submerged upwards
of fifty years ; he returned to England after a fruitless search, but soon
after, another ship was fitted out for the same object by the duke of
Albemarle, who gave the command of it to Phips. This time he was
successful, raising from the wreck, plate, coin, bullion and jewels to
the value of £300,000: with this he sailed for England, where he
arrived in the summer of 1G8T. His honesty and liberality to his sea-
men were such that his own share of the prize was only £16,000.
The duke of Albemarle presented Mrs. Phips a golden cup of the
value of £1000, as a token of his appreciation of her husband's services.
On the 28th of June, 1687, the subject of this note was knighted by
James II., and in the year following came to New-England as high
sheriff, and built a house in " Green Lane," afterwards called Charter
street in his honor, at the corner of Salem street. It was standing in
18 It,. but has since been demolished.
Sir William's ignorance of the forms of law prevented his rendering
that important service which he might have rendered the colonies 'in
the selection of jurors and otherwise, had his knowledge in this respect
been greater, and he returned to England the same year, but we find
him again in Massachusetts during the summer of 1689.
March 8, 1600, he joined the Old North church in Boston, and the
next month took command of the expedition against Nova Scotia.
Having captured the French fort at Port Royal, he returned to Boston,
and at the ensuing election was chosen an assistant.
He was the projector and commander of the expedition against
Quebec in August, 1690, but, as the reader is well aware, his efforts
were not crowned with success.
Once more we find him in England in the winter of 1690-1 ; and in
May, 1692, he came to New-England as its governor, bringing with
him the charter of William and Mary. With him came Increase Mather,
who nominated Sir William for the office of governor, after the grant-
ing of the charter.
One of the first acts of governor Phips, after his arrival, was to cause
the "witches'' then in jail, to be ironed, which was, perhaps, either
sanctioned by or at the instauce of his advisers, many of whom were
active in the prosecutions for witchcraft ; and one of his last wa3 to
pardon all persons accused or convicted uf that offence.
He was a man of great enterprise and industry, and his honesty and
integrity were unimpeachable. Towards the close of his administra-
tion dissatisfaction arose among the people, which was heightened by
one or two personal quarrels, in. which, the governor, losing his tem-
per, comprornitted his dignity by striking the collector of customs in
the heat of passion.
Late in the autumn of 1694 he was recalled, and upon reaching
London was arrested by Joseph Dudley, who ardently desired to sup-
plant the governor, and William Breton, the collector, with whom the
altercation above mentioned had occurred, in an action of £20,000
damages, but through the intervention of Sir Henry Ashurst, the
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Marriages hy the Rev. Hugh Adams,
[April,
agent of the Massachusetts in London, the governor was admitted to
bail, Sir Henry generously offering- to become his bondsman.
At this juncture the proceedings were cut short, as the governor
was seized with a fever, partially induced, no doubt, by the mortifica-
tion consequent upon his arrest, which terminated fatally, February
IS, 1091-5. Ills remains were interred in the church of St. Mary,
Woolnotb, where stands a monument erected to his memory.
Notwithstanding his prosperity and sudden acquisition of wealth
and honors, he was far from desiring his origin or humble occupation
in early life to be forgotten, and, as an instance, he gave a handsome
entertainment to the ship carpenters of Boston soon after his arrival
as governor of the province.
Governor Phips's private character was irreproachable and his char-
acter in general is thus summed up by Hutchinson : 1 " Sir William
had the character of an honest man * * * his education was very low
* * * but by a series of fortunate incidents rather than by any uncom-
mon talents, he rose from the lowest condition in life to be the first
man in his country."
He married Mary, widow of John Hull (not the mint-master) and
daughter of Roger Spencer, of Saco, but left no children at the time
of his decease.
After the death of her husband, Mrs. Phips became the wife of
Peter Sargent, whom she married Oct. 9, 1701.
Boweu's Life of Sir Wm. Pkijw.— Hntchinson's History of Massachusetts.— ■Itobbins's
Bistort/ of the Second Church in Boston.— Savage's Gemal. Diet.
I
I
■»W*—»--S1k— «S»»
THE REVEREND HUGH ADAMS, THE FIRST SETTLED
MINISTER IN DURHAM, N. H.
[Communicated by Hon. Samuel C. Adams, of Newfield, M5.]
Mr. Adams was born May 7, 1076, and grad. at Harvard Coll., 1697.
He was a brother of Matthew Adams, of Boston, who was the father
of Rev. John Adams, minister of the same parish from 1748 to 1778.
I am in possession of the original record of Mr. Adams, and believing
it may afford some interest to your" Society, and especially to the
writer and his friends of the article in the January No. of the Register
for 1S56, upon the " Descendants of Matthew Adams/' I send a copy
of the record of marriages, baptisms, admissions to the church, &c.
Marriages.
of such as were married by.me,
"A record of such as were married by,me, Hugh Adams, minister
of the gospel in the town of Chatham [Mass.] in New-England, Anno
1713.
March 19. William Mitchel and Tabitha Eldredge, at the house
of his grandfather Mr. William Nickerson, Sen1-,
before many witnesses.
July 23. Joseph Harding and my sister Jane Adams, at our
house.
1 History of Massachusetts , London Ed., vol. i. 307.
1869.] Marriages by the Rev. Hugh Adams. 179
1713 Oct0. 1. William Eldridge, the son of Joseph Eldridge, and
Hannah Taylor.
1714. March 23. Seth Crowell and Mercy Nickerson, at the house of
her father, Lieut. Thomas Nickerson, by me, H. A.
" May 17. William Lang and Bridget Eldredge, at our house,
by me, H. A.
At Oyster River Parish, Dover [N. II.] December
3 7, 1710, then and there by me, Hugh Adams,
Benjamin Matthews, son of Capt. Francis Mat-
thews, of said town, and Abigail Hill, 2d; dau. of
Capt. Nathaniel Hill.
1717. June 28. David Davis and Elizabeth Thomas, she sitting sick
on the bed side, whom the Lord Jesus heal and
bless with her husband. Amen.
" July 25. Then wore married Thomas Harris and Sarah Dudley,
pr me, Hugh Adams.
" Sept. 26. Then at the house of Lieut. John Smith, at Lover
Land, were married Joseph Stevenson and Mar-
garet Footman. The Lord Jesus bless them.
" Dec. G. Naphtali Kinkaid and Christian Ran. The Lord bless
them.
1717-8. Jany 9. John Burnham, Widower, and Lydia Chesley, maid-
en, whom the Lord bless.
" " 23. Jonathan Tompson, Batchelour, and Sarah Burnham,
maiden, whom the Lord bless.
1718. April 3. John Tasker and Judith Davis, Whom the Lord
Jehovah bless.
u May 9. Benjamin Bell, of New Castle, and Elizabeth Buzzell,
of Oyster river.
u June 12. Samuel Hill and Sarah Thomson. The Lord Jesus
bless them together.
« Novr 27. Joseph Small and Jemima Davis, whom the Lord
Jesus bless.
" Dec. 17. John Ran and Joanna Wiiley, at the house of Thomas
Willey her father.
'•* " 23. John Rennolds and Hannah Clark.
" " 31. John Laskey, of Kittery, and Abigail Wakum, were
married by me, LI ugh Adams, the settled minister
of Oyster River.
1718-9, Feb7 6. Aaron IJutcote, Widower, and Rebeccah Edgerly,
maiden.
1719. March 25. William Miles and Hannah Heth. The Lord be
merciful to them.
" May 19. James Davis, son of Moses, Batchelor, and Mary
Stevenson, elderly maiden.
" Sept. 3. Richard Blanchard and Sarah Head, to whom the
Lord be merciful.
1719-20. Mar. 15. John More, of Portsm0., and Hannah Sias, of Oyster
River Parish.
1720. " 31. Zechariah Small and Jane Davis.
[Several pages wanting.]
1724-5. Novr, 19. Thomas Leathers and Elizabeth Marsh, whom Je-
hovah bless.
180
Marriages b
the Rev. Hugh Adams.
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Dec.
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Feb>*
4.
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" Dec.
1121-8. Jan* 16.
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" " 8.
Zif ], alias April 11
Zif 22, " May 2.
Ab. 6, " July 16.
Nathaniel Meder and Rachel Sins.
John De Merit and Margaret Buzzell, Emmanuel
bless them.
John Buzzell, Jun., and Sarah Wiburd.
William Rendal and Hannah Mason.
Solomon Davis and Elizabeth Davis, single persons.
Joseph Wheeler, Batchelor, and Mary Drew, maiden.
James Burnum, Widower, and Relief Bunker.
Eider John Ambler, Widower, and Elizabeth Edgerly,
widow.
Jonathan Merrow, alias Merry, and Elizabeth Jones,
both of Dover, N. H.
Nathan Kingstone, alias Keniston, and Sarah York,
both of Exeter.
James Marston, of Hampton, and Sarah Bennick, of
Oyster River P. in Dover.
James Durgen, Jun., and Dorothy Edgerly.
John Edgerly, Jr., and Elizabeth Wakeharn.
Samuel Page, of Hampton, and the Widow Mary
Thomas, of 0. R. Parish.
Tristram Cofiin, Widower of Quochecho, and Hannah
Smith, maiden, of Oyster River. The Bridegroom
Christ bless them.
Benjamin Davis and Miriam Roberts, single persons.
John Barber, single man, and Jane Davis, single
woman.
Samuel Shepherd and Margaret Creichton.
Clement Dearing and Hannah Davis.
Zecharias Edgerly, son of John and Joanna Drew.
Nathan Taylor and Mary Barber.
John Smith and Mary Jones.
Jacob Tash and Patience Thomas. By virtue of a
Licence, with her Parents consent.
Eleazar Clark and Elizabeth Tompson.
Anno Primo, G-. R. II. James Langiey, JunT. and
Hannah Edgerly, dr of John.
Joseph Handson and Rebecca Sheperd.
Joseph Whitten and Elizabeth Gray.
Robert Jorden, of Kittery, and Rachel Huckins, of
Oyster River.
James Lindsey, Batchelor, and Ann Gypson, Widow,
in clothes all borrowed.
John Williams, Junr, and Bridget Tibbetts.
Joseph Simons and Elizabeth Nock.
172
Abigail
ail Leb-
1128. Aug*. 8.
" Sepr. 12.
Abraham Bennick, Junr, and
Wed get.
Joseph Uill, of Kittery, and Abi
bey, of Dover, 0. R. P.
John Sias, Jun', and Hannah Sampson, of
Wells.
Robert Iluckens and Mcribah Jackson.
At night at home, Joseph Wormwod and Deliver-
ance Pomrey.
1869.]
The Privateer General-Stdlivan,
181
1728.
Sept, 19.
Oct0. 4.
" Novr. 21,
;l.
Dec.
12.
19.
H28-9. Jan/ 2.
11 " 23.
" Feb. 27.
Adar 26, alias Mar. 6
1729. Abib SO, alias April 10
Joshua Cromctt and Elizabeth Kennistone.
James Davis, Widower, 41 yr. and Elisabeth Dun,
maiden, 39 yr.
Samuel Mathes, of New Castle, and Mary Bodge,
of Oyster Kiver.
Ephrairn Lebbey, of Kittery, and Mary Ambler, of
Oyster River.
William Buzzell and Sarah Pitman, daughter of
Francis Pitman.
Stephen Willey and Lucy Allan.
With a certificate from Qucchecho, Pomfret White-
house and Jerusha Shepherd.
Samuel Drown and Martha Tibbets.
Henry Tibbets and Elisabeth Meder. [day.
John Willey, 3d, and Abigail Dcnmorc, after a rainy
John Durgen, son of Win. D., and Eliz-
abeth Crommet.
" Sivan 2, alias May 12.
" " 19, " " 29.
" Nov*. 20.
1730. Abib 13, alias March 13,
John Bonn an, single man, of Falmouth,
and Elisabeth Fisk, Widow, of New
Market Parish, in Exeter, N. H.
Hezekiah Mash, son of Widw M., and
Abigail York, dau. of Benja York.
At Portsmouth, Ichabod Tibbets, Wido-
wer, and Patience Nock, smglewoman,
daur of our Edw. Nock, deceased.
In the evening after breaking my Fibula
bone, at home I married Ebenezer
Spencer and Abigail Leathers.
William Do Merit, and Abigail Pitman.
[To be continued.]
THE PPJVATEEE GENERAL-SULLIVAN.
Records of the Proprietors.
[Communicated by Hon. Charles II. Bell, of Exeter, N. II.]
Continued from page 53.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Octr 6th,
ms,
Present Coll0 Joshua Wentworth Chairnr1, for himself Mr. Barrett.
Keith Spence and BenD Austin, Moses Woodward, John Taylor Gil-
man, Eliph1 Ladd, Robert Parker, George Wentworth and Nath1
Folsom,
Voted, The agents for lengthening and fixing out the ship General
Sullivan be allowed for their services three hundred and lifty pounds
lawf1 money.
. Voted, Keith Spence, John Taylor Gilman auditors to examine the
agent's accounts and vouchers.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan Octobr 13th,
ms,
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•^w^ip
182 \ The Pr'imtee" General- Sullivan. r\.,*
V.. ~ l h«
Present Coll0 Joshua Wentworth Chairman for himself and K,
Spence and Benja Austin, Moses Woodward, Robert Parker, C«(
Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, Cap'. George Wentworth and Nathaniel Folsora agents f r
the prize from the General-Sullivan.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the ship General Sullivan, Octu'
27*1778,
Present Joshua Wentworth Chairman, Robert Parker, Keith Spence
for himself and Beijjn Austin, Moses Woodward, John Taylor Giimau,
George Wentworth, Eliphalet Ladd, Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, This proprietary are not satisfied with the whole of Cap5.
Dalling's conduct, this cruise.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the ship General Sullivan, OctoT
29th, 1718.
Voted, Cap*. James Manning have the command of the ship Gen1
Sullivan, this cruise.
Voted, Mr. Simon Bradstreet have the first lieutenancy.
Voted, Mf. Josiah Roberts have the second lieutenancy.
Voted, Cap1. Nelson sailing master.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Portsm0
Novr 17th, 1178,
Present Joshua Wentworth Chairmn, Moses Woodward, Keith
Spence, Robert Parker, John Taylor Gilman, George Wentworth
and Nathaniel Folsom,
Voted, Cap4. John Salter second lieutenant of the Gen1 Sullivan if
Cap*. Roberts declines.
Voted, Majr Nath1 McCIintock3 have the command of the marines
on board the Sullivan, this cruise.
1 Maj. Nathaniel McCIintock, the eldest son of Rev.' Dr. Samuel McCIintock, of Green-
land, N. H., was born March 21, 17o7, and graduated at Harvard College in 177-5. He re-
fused the offer of a commission in the British army, at the breaking out of the war of the
revolution, but joined the continental forces in the capacity of a lieutenant in the N. li.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Octr 13*
1778,
Present Joshua Wentworth Chairmu, Robert Parker, Moses Wo ?
ward, Keith Spence for himself and Ben Austin, Geo. Wentworth u:.^
Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom agents for the ship
General Sullivan and her last prize taken, if she may arrive.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the ship General Sullivan, Octo1
22a, 1778,
Present Joshua Wentworth Chairman, Robert Parker, Eeith Spenca
for himself and Ben Austin, Moses Woodward, John Taylor Gilman,
George Wentworth and Nath. Folsom,
Voted, The agents fit the General Sullivan for the sea with all dis-
patch possible.
Voted, This proprietary have a meeting next Tuesday, ten o'clock
in the forenoon, and give Cap*. Dolling a hearing, according his desire.
1869.]
The Privateer General- Sullivan,
183
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Ports-
mouth, Decemlr 28th, 1778,
Present Joshua Weiitworth Chairman for himself and Robert Parker,
Keith Spenee for himself and Ben Austin, George Wentworth, John
T. Gilman, Eliph1 Ladd, Moses Woodward and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, Mr. Keith Spenee and Mr. Moses Woodward auditors to ex-
amine the agents' accounts and make return at the next meeting of
this proprietary.
Voted, The agents be allowed one hundred and fifty pounds lawful,
as a gratuity fur their services in settling the prize Caledonia, ac-
counts, &c.
Voted, The agents be allowed two hundred and fifty pounds lawf1,
as a gratuity for their services in fixing the ship Gen1 Sullivan for the
sea, this third cruise.
Cap*. Thomas Manning,
We hereby appoint you to the command of the private armed ship
General Sullivan now bound on a cruise against the subjects of the
King of Great Britain, the enemies of America. Your ship being
every way manned and equipt for such a cruise, we recommend and
advise you to sail the first fair wind, and proceed to the eastward,
keeping to the northward in order to intercept the British trade to
Halifax and New York. Also you'll throw yourself in the way of
single ships from the West India islands, and as we have the greatest
reason to think that a fleet was to, and did sail from Jamaica for Lon-
don sometime in November, therefore we apprehend a great probabi-
lity of your falling in with some of them. (The above reasons we
give for your keeping to the northward.)
Should nothing of an object fall in your way thus far, keep to the
eastward until you judge yourself far enough to the eastward to inter-
cept the trade to and from Portugal, Spain, &c. But should the season
be severe, stretch to the southward, ever making your ship easy by a"
fair wind where you have sea room, in which you'll throw yourself in
the track of those English vessels that trade to Portugal, Spain,
Straight, Madeira, Canary island and the coast of Barbary : at all
those countries you must be sensible the English have a very exten-
sive trade.
If any vessel you should capture should be under a necessity to go
into port, in that case, to obtain leave of the authority of the place,
to dispose of as much of the cargo as will defray the expenses in
refitting or obtaining supplies as they may stand in need of, and pro-
ceed with all possible dispatch home, unless the cargo will best suit
their market ; in that case you can best judge. And should you send
one or more prizes into port, and your provisions and men dispensed
line, was appointed adjutant of Col. Enoch Poor's regiment, and became brigade major
when that officer was promoted to the rank of brigadiergeneral.
In 177*J he resigned his commission in the army for reasons which were highly creditable
to him, and were approved by the Commander-in-chief, and rethed from t!>at branch of
the service, after having won great distinction and the friendship and confidence of officers
of the highest rank. Wishing to do all in his power in his country's service, he embarked
as captain of marines on board the Gen. Sullivan, and accompanied her on her several
cruises, with perhaps a single exception, until her capture in 1780, us above stated. In the
engagement which took place on tiuit occasion, Maj. McCiintock was killed by a ball
through the head. " Thus fell as promising a young man as the State of New Hampshire
at that time contained."
184 TJie Privateer General- Sullivan. [April
with, in that case we think advisable to follow them with your ship and
there refit yor ship and settle your accounts, by which you'll be able
to make six or eight months' cruise from hence. Should you proceed
to port, you must enter your people anew beforehand, because they
may be troublesome afterward. Any moneys arising from any prizes
after your ship is refitted, the net proceeds must be shipt in different
bottoms to divide the risque on freight to any part of New-England.
The captors may be likewise, if they incline, on joint account.
Several gentlemen whose names are at foot, to whom you'll address
your prizes, should you send any at or the ports at or near where they
live. We would, if it is with equal safety, rather send them to Bilboa,
because Mr. Emery lives there, a gentleman from Exeter whom we
know, and we think less danger of being retaken, as it's at the bottom of
the bay. Notwithstanding what is here directed, relating to your cruis-
ing to the Eastward and Southward, if you think it advisable after
taking this route to proceed to windward of the islands, proceed
there ; but should the Windward islands be invaded or taken, we can
promise ourselves nothing from that quarter. But upon the whole,
as there is no foreseeing events, we entirely submit the management
and direction to your prudence and discretion, in confidence of your
integrity and ability.
We are after wishing you ever to be possessed of the principles of
benevolence and humanity which are the true characteristic of mag-
nanimity, for the sake of those who may fall into your hands, and the
establishment of your reputation and honor. May Heaven preserve
you, and return you safe, after accomplishing your wishes, to the
embraces of your family and friends, amongst which we subscribe our-
selves Your most ob' servts
George Wentworth
Portsmouth, N. E. Decern. 2d, lttS.
P. S. Any vessels you shall capture, having valuable effects on
board, take what you can stow on board your own vessel, also what
your ship may want. Ever have a sacred regard to laws of nations.
All prizes, if possible, send to this port, or the nearest they can get
into, and on their arrival give immediate intelligence if it is practica-
ble, to the agents, who will immediately repair to them and give them
such aid and advice as may be necessary.
Capt. Thomas Manning.
Sir : The undermentioned names are the gentlemen to whom you
address your prizes, letting them know you had directions from us
for so doing, should you send any to the ports at or near where they
live
viz
M' Sam1 J. H. Delop, merchant, Bordeaux.
Mr John Emery, merchant at Bilboa.
Mess™ Berard, freres & Cie Merchu L' Orient.
Mrs Thomas & Godfrey Hutchinson, Merchts, Martinico.
Mess" Delaville & Brothers, Merch'3 at Cadiz.
In order to render every assistance to any prize you should be for-
tunate enough to take, order your prize-master to hoist, when off this
harbor, a French or English jack (we had rather a French one), to a
1809.] Signers of the Early Exeter Combination. 185
ship at mizen topmast head — to a snow, maintop gallant masthead, —
to a brig or any other boom sail vessel, the same to the foretopmast
head. If any vessel should fall into your hands with fish or lumber
or any other cargo that would best suit a West India market, and you
think it best for the interest of the gen1 concern, in that case send to
the Island of Martinico. Mess™ Hutchinson, who live there, are gen-
tlemen we have reason to think are persons of strict honor. Also if
any prize should be obliged to leave the coast, and bear away for the
West Indies, in that case order the prize-master to proceed to Marti-
nico and value themselves on those gentlemen, in whose hands we
apprehend our property will be safe.
Yours &c. Geor. Wsntworth,
Natii'l Folsom,
Agents.
The above is a true copy of my instructions, given me by the agents.
(Signed) Tno9. Manning.
Portsni0 DecT 2d 111$.
[To be continued.3
ORIGIN OF SIGNERS OF THE EARLY EXETER
COMBINATION.
[Communicated by Hon*. John Wentworth, LL.D., of Chicago.]
Mr. Chester, of London, was requested, whilst making his researches
in the county of Lincoln, England, for the " Wentworth Genealogy,"
to make a note of any facts that would interest those tracing their
descent from any of the signers of the Exeter Combination. He has
accordingly forwarded the following, to which the writer has thought
it best to add such remarks as may connect the parties alluded to by
Mr. Chester, with those at Exeter in 1639.
" Morrice [Moris or Morris] Richard and Alice Freston were married
at Boston, England, 22 June, 1612."
Savage notices a Richard, pro*bably the same one or a son of his,
of Boston, 1630, made freeman 1631, wife Leonora, went to Exeter
with Wheelwright 1633.
".Wilson Thomas and Bridget Sharpe were married at Bourne, Eng-
land, 21 Nov, 1616."
Savage notices a Thomas, probably the same one, who came to
Roxbury, Mass., with wife Ann, in June, 1633, and children Humphry,
Samuel and Joshua, and there had Deborah, born August, 1634, and
Lydia, November, 1636 ; was made freeman 14 May, 1634. lie went
to Exeter with Wheelwright. He made his will 9 January, 1643, and
provided for wife and five children. His widow married next year
John Legat.
"Field John (spelled Feilde on the records) and Ellen Hochinson
[Hutchinson] were married at Boston, England, 13 Aug. 1609."
Vol. XXIII. 16*
186
Signers of the Early Exeter Combination,
[April,
They had been married long enough to have had a son Darby of the
Exeter Combination, noticed by Savage, as dying 1649, leaving a
widow and children ; and noticed by Belknap aucl other early writers
as the first European to ascend the White Mountains.
" Read, Robert, son of William, was baptized at the church of St.
Peter, at Govts, in the city of Lincoln, 20 Feb., 1602-3."
Savage notice? a Robert, probably the same one who first settled
at Hampton, was at Exeter in 1G3S, and removed to Boston, had there
wife Hannah, and daughter Rebecca born 29 Sept. and baptized 1
Nov., 1646,* and probably died young. He again went to Hampton,
and had Hannah, Mary and Sarah ; and again removed to Boston,
where perhaps the last child was born, as she was baptized there 1
Sept., 1650. He had a Samuel 3 April, 1653, and who died the end
of the March following. lie had another Samuel bora 28 Feb., 1655.
His wife died 24 June following, and he went once more to Hampton,
and had another wife, Susanna, and was drowned 20 Oct., 1657, by
the upsetting of a boat. His widow married John Preston. Hi3
daughter Hannah married, 11 Jan., 1661, John Senter, of Boston.
" Wardell, William and Jeanne Tailler were married at Louth 8 May,
1623."
Savage notices a William, as admitted to the church in Boston 9
Feb., 1631, but he then had wife Alice. He was the same who went
to Exeter and signed the Combination, but returned to Boston and
married another wife, Elizabeth, widow of John Gillett, who survived
him. He left children by buth wives.
■" Wardell, Thomas, was buried at Louth, 9 July, 1631."*
And, following this entry, is the following note : —
" The above-named T. W. being excommunicated was not buried
by Mr. Melton or any other Minister.7'
This looks as though the Wardells were dissenters, and therefore
likely to be among the early emigrants. Perhaps he was the father of
William and Thomas, whose names were signed to the Exeter Com-
binatior Savage notices Thomas Wardell, as well as William.
Thomas was admitted a member of the church of Boston, 1634, and
was made freeman March, 1635. He had wife Elizabeth and children.
" Pobmort, Philemon, was married at Alford, 11 Oct. 1627, to Susanna
Bellingham. Susanna, daughter of William Bellingham, was bap-
tized 1 Sept. 1601. Her father, William Bellingham, was buried
at Alford, 2 Sept., 1606. The Alford registers record the baptisms
of two daughters of Philemon and Susanna Pormort, viz.: Eliza-
beth, 20 Feb. 1628-9, and Martha, 24 Nov. 1633."
Savage gives different spellings to the name, but fully identities this
Philemon as at Boston. August, 1634, made freeman 1635, went
to Exeter and then to Wells. 'lis wife Susanna died 29 Dec, 1642,
and his daughter Elizab
•eta married
24 Nov., 1652, Nathaniel Adams.
1869.] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlesioicn. 187
TIIE FIRST RECORD-BOOK OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN
CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS.
[Communicated by James F. Hu^xewell, Esq., of Charlestown.]
This venerable volume, brown and worn with age and use, is among
the most ancient and valuable manuscript portions of early New-En-
gland history. From the organization of the church on November 2,
1632, and in some form uninterruptedly, the record of the church wag
kept in this volume until the year 1768. The late Rev. Samuel Sewall,
after careful examination, wrote (for the American Quarterly Register,
volume xii., page 247) : "The records of this Church are, it is be-
lieved, the only records in existence of any church in the County of
Middlesex formed as early as the seventeenth century, which have
been kept in regular (and in the main) unbroken series from the be-
ginning, except the records of the Church of Lexington, gathered
1696. The Church of South-Reading (formerly First Church, Read-
ing), gathered 1045. has some very ancient records, but they are not
entire, nor do they reach quite back to its foundation." Indeed, among
the earliest records of New-England ecclesiastical history, especially
those written at the dates they bear, this manuscript has scarcely a
rival. Not only no apology is needed for its presentation in print,
but such presentation becomes evidently proper when cue finds not
only that this material has never yet been printed completely, but also
that hardly a third part of it ("and that altered in form, or scattered
in quotations), has ever been placed on a printed page, and further-
more, not a single exact copy is known to exist in written form, al-
though some of the material has been transcribed into quite different
arrangement for a specific purpose. )
This volume has been temporarily placed in my keeping, and, as j
these conditions exist, I propose putting in print its contents, pre-
senting them page for page, line for line, letter for letter, point for
point (closely as can be), prefacing the record with a description of
the o iginal book and with brief explanations. j
I find this book a small quarto, in evidently modern maroon calf
binding, measuring 1-fo inches in height, 6 inches in width, and about
l-£- inch in thickness externally, Within, it has three modern " i]y
leaves " at each end, and, between these, 192 leaves of original paper,
measuring about 7:} inches in height, and having worn, roughish edges,
The firsc two pages are unnumbered, the remainder are numbered from
1 to 381 ; the last three being quite blank, and the leaf 273-4, having
been cut and torn out, being now missing. This loss does not seem
to break the record of baptisms, A.D. 1698, pp. 272, 275. Of course
the paper is thin. The margins of twenty-two leaves are mended by
patches of thinner paper pasted along them. The writing continues,
generally, quite black. The best of it is that by Eider Green (1632-56,
inclusive). Some of the most illegible, cramped and rude in style,
and often with ink spreading upon or through the paper, dates at
the latter part of the same century. Brief references to the character
183
Record-Book of the First Church in Charlcstown. [April
or condition of the manuscript will, however, be made in notes, whore
needed or possible.
The pages of this volume are occupied in the following manner :
Title page, unnumbered, reverse blank (one leaf).
Pa<res 1 to 61, inclusive, Records of Admissions to full Communion,
Nov. 2, 1632, to Jan. 17, 1763.
do. 62 to 74, inclusive, entirely blank (except numbering).
do. 75 to 81, do. Records of Baptisms (latest). Sep. 25,
1763, to Ma}' 8, 1768.
do. 82 to 100, inclusive, entirely blank (except numbering).
do. 101 to 125, do. Records of Renewals of Covenant, July 16,
1665, to April 17, 1768.
do. 126 to 144, inclusive, entirely blank (except numbering).
do. 145 to 178, do. Records of Baptisms. June 27, 1731, to
Aug. 19, 1750.
do. 179 to 181, inclusive, Record of persons ad. to ch. but not to full
Com. April 15, 1617, to 5 mo. 11, 1697.
do. 182 to 200, inclusive, Record of Bajj'isms. Sep. 2, ] 750, to Sep.
18, 1763.
do. 201 to 210, inclusive, Records of Baptisms (earliest). Jan. 9,
1632, to 7:20, 1612.
do. 215 to 217, inclusive, Records of Baptisms. Imperfectly in.
1658, 60, 63.
do. 219 to 232, inclusive, Records of Baptisms. 6 mo., 21, 1659,
to Nov. 16, 1701.
do. 283 to 287, inclusive, Records of Marriages. 1687, to 5 mo.
1, 1697.
do. 288 to 289, inclusive, Records of Baptisms. Portions of 1729
and 1730 (continued from pages 356 and 357).
do. 291 to 357, inclusive, Records of Baptisms. Nov. 30, 1701, to
June 20, 1730.
do. 211, 212, 213, 214, 218, 250, 290, blank, except numbering,
do. 358 to 380, inclusive, Records of Church censures, and' votes
" in weighty cases." 1653 to 1763.
do. 381 (last numbered) with memoranda, dated 21 Aug., 1771 and
July 10, 1842.
Finally, three pages blank (the word " English " written in the upper
corner of two).
These records of censures, &c, begin on page 330, and extend to
page 358, with two detached entries upon page 356 (dated 1713 and
1723), the book being reversed and renumbered,, page 380 beins: No. 1,
and page 356, No. 25. This reverse entering and numbering then
ceases. To this description of the book itself, only a brief introduc-
tion to the reprint will be added. It is proposed that the records ap-
pear line by line, as originally written. The original pages — few of
which contain equal numbers of 1 i r i r? s . will be expressed by the ori-
ginal numerals enclosed thus : — Page 1. — Explanatory notes, brief
as possible, will be given. More extended, biographical or other, no-
tices suggested, will be reserved for an appendix, should that be re-
quired.
1
■
1
1869.] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlestown.
ISO
While beginning this proposed presentation of these records, it
taay be suggested that early as they are, they do not reach the date of
the earliest prominent religious events properly in the history of the
ancient church to which they belong.
Its first Sabbath services were held under the " Charlestown oak,"
that grew upon "the Town Hill," and thereabouts, July 8, 1630, was
the chief celebration of the first really New-England Thanksgiving
day ; and thereabouts, July 30, 1630, after solemn services, Governor
John Winthrop, Dep. Gov. Dudley, Mr. Isaac Johnson and Rev. John
Wilson, signed a church covenant l — the real beginning of the First
Church, not only in Charlestown, but throughout the central regions
on " the Bay of Massachusetts." The anniversaries of both these
eventful days are now commemorated upon this Town Hill, by the
" Harris Chime/' in the tower of the First Parish meeting-house, the
sixteen bells of which are appointed to give, then, appropriate music.
It is hardly necessary to relate here the history of the church between
this time of its foundation and the date first given in the Records. It
may simply be remembered, that many of the settlers of Charlestown
removed to' Boston, becoming united with the First Church there, and
that thence 19 men and 16 women, 35 persons (nearly one fourth of
that church), were duly dismissed to this Charlestown church, and
that these records begin with the covenant and the names of these
35 persons, who, on Friday, November 12, 1632 (new style), organ-
ized themselves "the Church of God in CharUowne."
— Original Title Page. —
The Book that belongs unto the Church
of God in Charltowne : which church
was gathered, and did enter into church
Covenant the 2a day of the 9th month 1632.
The Contents.
pucular psons for their Consent, when )
1631 The names of those who did enter into ye Covenant first — p. 1.
The Covenant to pli
they are to be admitted
1632 Names of psons Admitted 3
1632 Names of the Baptized 201
1665 Names of ye baptized as have publiquely renewed Covenant 1
with God & this church, yet not taken into Comunion > 101
in ye Lords Supper . )
167t Names of such as have been admitted into this church ) ,>.«
but not unto full Comunion ) 4
1658 Church Censures & votes past in weigty cases by ) other end of
this church of Christ at Charles Town j ye book.
1687 Names of psons Married by ye minister 283
1 This covenant (Budin.iton's Hist. First Ch. p. 13"), is substantially that appenrin^ on these
records, except the beginning, which is — " In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in
obedience, to his holy, wise, and divine ordinances " : and also, an insertion after the words
" brought together "—■" into this part of America, iu the Bay of Massachusetts."
190 Remrd-Book of the First Church in Charlestown. [April
— Page 1 —
The Names of those who did enter into the
Covenant first.
•: The forme of the Covenant ....
Increase, Parnel, Nowell.
Tho:, Christian, Beecher.
Abra:, Grace, Palmer.
Kaiph, Jone, Spra^ue.
Edward, Sarah, Convers.
Nicholas, Amy, Stowers.
Ezek :, susar., Richescm.
llenery.. Elizabeth, Ilarwod.
Robert, Jone, Hale.
Geo :, Margerit, Hucheson.
Tho :, Elizab : James.
William, Ann: Frothingliam.
Ralph, Alice, Mousall.
Rice, Arrold. Cole.
Richard, Mary, Sprague.
John, Bethiah, Haule.
William, .Dad-.
Thomas, Minor.
Thomas, Squire.
Ihese were dismissed
from Boston Church
the 14* of the eaight
moneth 1632 , . .
j; In the Name of or Lord God, and in oho
!: dience to his holy will and divine or
ij ordinances.
; Wee whose names are heer written
|: Beeing by his most wise and good pro
Evidence brought together, and de-
li sirous to unite or selus into one con-
ji gregation or church, under or Lord
■j Jesus Christ our Head : Iu such sort
\: as becometh all those whom he hath
I: Redeemed and sanctified unto him-
fi selfe, Doe heer sollemnly and Jie-
i| ligeously as in his most holy pre
j; seuce, Promice and bynde or selus
j! to walk in all or wayes accord-
;i ing to the Rules of the Gospell, —
[35];iand in all sinceer conformity to
ji his holy ordinances : and lu-
ll mutuali Love and Respect each
j; to other: so near as God shall
ji give us grace.
— Page 2 —
The Covenant proposed to particular persons
for their consent when they are to be
admitted, viz*.
You doe avouch the only true God [! father Son & Holy Ghost] to be your God
according to the tenour of the Covenant of his grace,
wherein he proniiseth to be a God to the iaithfull
& their seed after them in their generations,
& taketh them to be his people: And accordingly
therfore you do give up your self to him, & doe
. solemnly & religiously, as in his most holy presence,
covenant, through his grace, to walk in all your
waies, & in. communion with this particular Church
in special), as a member of it, according to the
rules of the Gospel!.'1
1 The words enclosed are interlined in paler ink and different handwriting.
2 This Covenant (page 2) is" the handwriting of T. Shepard Sen. XV. LB."
The "Table of Contents is in the handwriting of Mr. Morton, who was the first and th9
only minister that recorded marriages in this took. Before his day ministers in this country
were not authorized to solemnize marriages. It is remarkable, that lie should have prefixed
the date ' 1631 ' to the two first articles of record, when, according to the title of the book
just above it, the Church was not gathered till 1632." Rev. Samuel Sewall, Am. Qu.
Ren., xii., 247. Bud. Hist. First Ch. 181.
The heading above " The Contents " is apparently the handwriting of Elder Greene.
The old, or long, " s " was generally used (except at the terminations of words) in these
records during most of the 17th century. The modern style is, however, used in this re-
print to conform to the lettering adopted in the Register. Elder Greeuc's entries (1632-56),
resemble printing, and often have the short " s ".
1869.] Record-Book of the First Church in Ckarlcstown,
— Page S -
10: Mo : day' 6 "William Learned and Goodith his wife : were Admitted,
* ISO v-iIUam Brakenbury was Admitted,
27 Alice Molt-on was Admitted,
11: Mo: day: 5:Anne Brakenbury was Admitted.
12: Mo: day! 2; Jane Mqlton was Admitted.
OiEHas Maverick was Admitted.
!
1 : Mo : day' 9jEdward Jones was Admitted
115; John woolrych and Sarah his wife : were Admitted.
|22jWilliara Stilson and Elizabeth his wife : were Admitted.
29; John Greene aud Perseverance his wife: were Admitted.
25 Jonathan Wade and Susanna his wife : were Admitted.
i waiter Pamer, and Rebeckah his wife : and —
Grace Pamer their daughter : were Admitted,
SjBamell Shepheardson : was Admitted.
191
1632
1633,
3 : Mo
4 : Mo
day
davi
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6: Mo
Mo
Mo
Mo
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129, Edward Carrintou: was Admitted.
day!
day |
day
day
clay,
day,
SOTlichard Kettell, and Hester his wife : were Admitted.
7 George Whitehand: was Admitted.
24 William Baker: was Admitted.
3 ijAHce Pemberton : Doroty Dade : Jone Baker : were Admitted.
2 ijEdniond Hubbard Junio* with Elizabeth his wife : were Admitted.
i9iAbraharn Mellows and Martha his wife : and Edward
Mellows their son: andEdmoud Hubbard semor were Ad
31 James Tomson and Elizabeth his wife : were Admitted.
B0;Beniamine Hubbard and Alice his wife : were Admitted.
12 Elizabeth Atwood and Mary Snell : were Admitted.
27 Josuah Hubbard, and Rebeckah his sister : were Admitted.
1634.
1 : mo :
4 : mo :
6 : mo :
6 : mo :
9th mo :
10: mo:
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7 : mo:
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James Brown, and Hester Morris were Admitted.
Elizabeth Brown was Admitted.
John Mowsall aud his wiffe were Admitted (
William Nash, and Mary his wife, J were Admitted.
Thomas Goble, and Alice his wife, }
And Sarah Oakely. ^
Jone stuttin : and Anne Haukes : were Admitted.
mT zaekarias Symms and Sarah his wife — were Admitted
Elishua Crowe : John Blacke and Susanna his wife were Admitted.
wiliiam Bacheller: and Elizabeth I'eerce were Admitted.
Thomas Lynde, and Margerite his wife were Admitted,
wiliiam Johnson, and Elizabeth his wife were Admitted.
Thomas Peerce : Goorg Buncker : Elizabeth Russell :
and John Svbiev with Sarah his wife— were Admitted*
1635
day 8
day 30
davi 13
day 05
Alice Chubbuek with Millicent Sprague : were Admitted
mr Peeter Hubberd was Admitted.
Margery Earnes and James Haydon were Admitted.
Hanna Mellows and Miles Bastow with Marcia C
his wife, and Thomas Brigden wth Tomazhi < Admitted,
his wife all were ^
Sarah Ewer was Admitted.
Elizabeth Davis : Mary Hawkins : Alice Band : 5 a i •** 3
susamra Halsteed and Thomas Ewer were \ Acumttecl-
12: mo: daypHMary Rieheson was Admitted.
[Completes the year 1035.]
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SUMMARY OF VOYAGES TO THE NORTHERN ATLANTIC
COAST OF AMERICA IN THE 16th CENTURY.
[By Hon, "William Willis, of Portland, Me.]
It is a curious fact in geography as well as history, that notwith-
standing the great excitement which followed the discovery of the
American continent, no part of it lying north of Florida was colonized
for more than one hundred years after the first great yoyage of the
Cabots, in 1491 . They appear to have sailed directly across the ocean
from Bristol to Newfoundland or Cape Breton ; they saw no inhabit-
ants ; and returned sadly disappointed that their fondly hoped pas-
sage to Cathay was obstructed by this inhospitable stretch of land.
On his second voyage in 1498, Sebastian Cabot skirted the coast from
Davis Straits to Cape Ilatteras, peering anxiously into open spaces
only to find the new way to the Indies. He touched at several places,
of which he has left no account, nor given us any information in regard
to the country.
This second voyage produced so little impression upon the public
mind of England, as to fall into neglect. His object, and the dream
of his long life, was, to find a short passage to the rich fields of India, by
the west, as the Portuguese had before discovered the long passage
by the way of " Good Hope," to the great fame of da Gama, its dis-
coverer, and the glory and prosperity of the nation which had des-
patched him on his mission.
Cabot's first voyage was conducted by John the father in a single
vessel, accompanied by Sebastian, his son, then about twenty years
old. The whole voyage occupied but three months, from May to
August, 1497, but was of the highest importance as revealing the fact
of the existence of a great continent lying in the west. This aston-
ishing fact, especially gratifying to the English nation, as the first
discoverer, led the next year to more extended preparations for continu-
ing their discoveries, and with full confidence that the grand object
of their pursuit, the western passage to Cathay, would crown their
exerti >ns.
A fleet of five vessels was placed under Sebastian Cabot, who with
a large company of volunteers sailed from Bristol in May, 1498; he
reached l the coast at Newfoundland or Labrador hi July, which he
followed to the north-east, until he encountered ice in such quantities
as to check his further advance in that direction ; when he turned
south, and proceeded as far as Cape Hatteras, examining the coast
at various points to find his hoped-for route to India. He encounter-
ed on these examinations the native inhabitants, and made observa-
1 Mr. Charles Dearie, in hid remarks on Sebastian Cabot's •' Mappe Monde" before the
American Antiquarian Society, April, 18G7, says, " The land first seen is clearly indicated on
the map. and prima vista, and again prima tierra vista, are marked upon it : and it is yery
certain that it is neither Newfoundland nor Labrador, but Capo Breton." In a note he add.*,
" Michael Lok's map, published by Hakluyt, 1582, made according to ' Verazahiis plat,' has a
delineation of ' C. Breton ' upon it, on which is inscribed ' J. Cabot, 1497.' " This of course
applies to the first voyage, and the discovery by John Cabot. The laud which Sebastian
first made in 1498, is not definitely known. This view of the "prima vista " of Cabot, fis
not conceded, and is opposed by weighty arguments which have been adduced by D" :>hl
in the seventh volume of the Maim Historical Coileciions.
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tions in regard to their character and customs. This was the last
voyage to the north performed by the Cabots ; the spirit which ex-
cited them seems wholly to have died away, probably from failure of
the great object of their search, and no attempt was made to renew
them by the English for many years.
In the mean time, however, other nations were stirred by the ex-
ample of England, to enter upon this new field of adventure. The
Portuguese, under their brilliant and enterprising monarch, Emanuel,
were the first to move in the northern, as they had been the earliest
in the southern hemisphere. In the year 1500, an expedition was
fitted out at Lisbon, and placed under the command of Gaspard de
Cortereal for northern discovery. This intelligent navigator, sailing
on a northwest course, reached the American coast, but at what point
we have no means of knowing, probably at some part of Newfound-
land ; and sailing north as far as Greenland, he returned to Lisbon in
the autumn. We have no particulars of this first voyage of Cortereal,
and the only notice we have of it, is from records recently discovered
in the archives of Portugal and referred to by Dr. Kohl in his account
of the early voyages to America, contained in the first volume, second
series, of the Maine Historical Collections.
Of Cortereal's second voyage, we have more full information from.
various sources, by which it appears that he sailed from Lisbon, May
15, 1501, with two, some say three ships, and pursuing a west north-
west course for two thousand Italian miles, he reached the coast of
Newfoundland, and continued in a northerly direction six or seven
hundred miles further, until his passage was obstructed by ice. lie
then turned south, and after seizing fifty-seven natives of the country,
probably Esquimaux from Labrador, he commenced his homeward
voyage. But unfortunately, only one ship returned to Lisbon, arriv-
ing early in October, 1501 ; the other, with the noble commander, and
fifty of the slaves, was never heard of after. The country thus visited
and plundered was named Labrador from the Portuguese word signi-
fying " laborer : " it is also called on some early maps " Cortercalis/7
or coast of Cortereal.
The next year, 1502, his brother Miguel was sent in pursuit of his
lost brother and crew, and he also perished : no account of either was
ever rece ved. Thus terminated the efforts of the Portuguese at dis-
covery in this portion of America. May not these adventurers have
been sacrificed to the retributive justice of the aborigines for the ab-
duction of their brethren ? The European shallop, containing eight
savages, one of whom was dressed in European clothes, and who
visited Gosnold, on his arrival on our coast, may have been the relics
of one of the many disastrous voyages which came to so fearful an
end.1
The notice of Cortereal's second voyage is contained in a letter writ-
1 Brercton, in his narrative of Gosnold's voyage of 1602, thus speaks of this visit: "On
the morning of the 14th of May, we made the land, . . and standing fair along by the
shore, about 12 of the clock the same day, wc came to an anchor, when eight Indians in a
Basque Shallop with mast and sail, an iron grapple and a kettle of copper, came boldly
aboard us, one of them apparelled with a waistcoat and breeches of black serge, made after
our sea fashion, hose and shoes on his feet; all the rest, saving one that had a pair of
breeches of blue cloth, were naked." This was in latitude -13 degrees, which would cor-
respond with that of Portsmouth, N, II., olf the mouth of Piscataqua river. We have no
further or other account of this shallop, where she came from or what became of her.
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ten from Lisbon by Pasquiligi, the Venetian ambassador, to bis brother,
eleven days after the arrival of CortereaPs vessel at Lisbon, October
15, 1501 / It is published in the exceedingly rare work called "M'on-do
Novo," the New World, issued in Italian, at Yincenza, in 1507, of
which only two copies are known to exist in this country ; and these,
one in the original language, the other a French translation, are both
in the library of Harvard College.
Soon after this time, fishermen from France, either in pursuit of the
whale, or having heard of the abundance of cod on the banks of Now-
foundland, began to visit the coast in pursuit of a traffic, which has
never failed to yield employment and a profit to all who have engaged
in it. They were the first nation to enter upon the American fisheries,
which they commenced as early as 1504, seven years after the first
discovery of the country ; and so great was their success, that within
thirteen years after, fifty vessels, principally French, were employed in
the business. In 1577, the same nation had 150 vessels in the same em-
ployment, and were associated with vessels from every other commercial
nation in Europe. The English were not found there until 1517 ; but in
1522, they had made such progress, that they had erected on Newfound-
land 40 or 50 houses for the convenience of their fishermen, which,
although it was not a permanent, was the first attempt of the Eng-
lish at colonization on our shores. We have no evidence that these
fishermen visited any other part of the American coast, or made any
attempt to settle or occupy the country. In 1506, John Denys, of
lionfleur in France, published a map of the coast of Newfoundland
and neighboring country, a document which is not known to be in
existence.2
The next voyage to our continent, of which we have any account,
was conducted by John de Yerazzani, under the direction of Francis I.
of France, in 1524. He was a Florentine by birth ; the narrative of
his adventure is contained in his letter to the king, dated July 8,
1524, and given to the public for the first time by Rarnusio, in his great
and invaluable collection of all the voyages and travels of which any
written evidence remained. This rare work was published in Italian
at Venice, in 1550, accompanied by the able commentaries of this
learned scholar. It was translated into English by Richard Eden in
1555, and since freely used by Ilakluyt and other collectors of the
early voyages.
To this adventurer is due the merit of furnishing the earliest origi-
nal account we have of the Atlantic coast of the U. S. Yerazzanni
left the Madeira Islands in January, 1524, with one vessel and 50
men ; he pursued a westerly course, and in 49 days reached the coast
1 We are aware that the voyage here spoken of by Pasquiligi, has, until quite recently,
been considered the first or* the Cortereal voyages. But the researches of Kunstmann In
the archives of Portugal, published at Munich in 1859, have revealed new facts, which ren-
der almost certaia a voyage in 1500 prior to the one described by Pasquiligi. See Dr.
Kohl, 1 Maine Hist. Col. 2d series, p. 168.
2 The early Portuguese or Spanish visitors to the coast, either Cortereal's men, or the
fishermen, undoubtedly gave the name Baccalaos, which Cape Breton bore on the early
maps, and in common use, for more than a century after its discovery, on account of the
quantity of cod fish found about that island. The word, which means " dry cod," is in the
Portuguese language, Bacalhao, in Spanish Baralaos, and in Italian Baccala and Baccalore.
In the Italian, the definition is stock fish, which is nothing more than cod hard dried in the
sun. There i- a, small island on the east coast of Newfoundland, about 40 miles north of
St. John, stiii called Bacalieu, or Bacaalos. Iu an old Spanish dictionary of 1623, in my
possession, the definition of Bacalaos is "a kiud of new-land fish."
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in about the 34th parallel of latitude, in the vicinity of Cape-Fear,
North-Carolina. Finding here no suitable harbor, he sailed southerly
along the coast to about the latitude of Florida, and perceiving the
land continue low, and stretching southward, he retraced his course,
and made at last the harbor of Newport in Rhode-Island. lie spent
three weeks in this admirable port, of which he gave a particular and
accurate description ; had friendly and pleasant intercourse with the
natives, large numbers of whom constantly visited his ship, exchang-
ing commodities o^ various kinds ; and of whose character and cus-
toms he gave an account.
From this place, he sailed along the coast to Newfoundland, touch-
ing at various points, and holding communication with the inhabit-
ants ; those whom he found on the north-eastern part were much more
savage and hostile than those of Narraganset bay. Jle says : " they
clothe themselves in skins of bears, lynxes and other animals ; their
food is obtained by hunting and fishing and certain roots ; they have
no pulse, and we saw no signs of cultivation. The land appears ste-
rile and unfit for growing of fruit or grain of any kind.77 He adds,
" we found here a more elevated country, full of very thick woods."
Further north-east, he says, " we found the country more pleasant
and open, free from woods ; and, distant, in the interior, we saw lofty
mountains, but none which extended to the shore. " How clearly
this description indicates the coast of Maine, with the distant white
mountains, the most conspicuous objects as you approach from the
sea.
He returned to Dieppe in Normandy, in July of the same year, from
which place he addressed to his patron, Francis I., a letter dated
July 8, giving an interesting narrative of his voyage. The original
letter was found in a library at Florence, of which a new and correct-
ed translation was published by the New-York Historical Society in
1841. Ilakluyt had published in his collections an imperfect copy,
taken from Ramusio.
In this letter Verazzani says : " My intention was to reach Cathay
on the extreme coast of Asia, expecting, however, to find in the new-
ly discovered land some such obstacles as they have proved to be,
yet I did not doubt that I should penetrate, by some passage, to the
eastern ocean.77 We are thus furnished with additional proof, that we
are indebted for the discovery of this portion of America at least, to
the insatiate passion after the rich products of the East. Verazzani
made a second voyage in the following year, from which he never
returned ; it was reported that he was killed and eaten by the sava-
ges : but no authentic account of his fate is known to exist.
The next series of voyages to the American coast, was undertaken
by the French, and were different in their plan and purpose from every
previous one. They had been led by the great success of their fisheries
to consider the expediency of planting colonies in the neighborhood of
that rich field, of commercial pursuit. To accomplish this object,
Jaques Cartier, under orders of the brilliant Francis, who patronized
the former expedition, sailed from St. Malo in France, April 20, 1534,
with two vessels, both under 60 tons, and arrived at Newfoundland in
2S days. lie spent three months in exploring the gulf of St. Law-
rence, and gave names to prominent points, which they still retain.
In May of the next year, 1535, he sailed on his second voyage, with
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three vessels and 110 men, well equipped and provisioned. He en-
tered the river St. Lawrence, of which he was the first European dis-
coverer, and proceeded with his fleet as high up as the isle of Orleans,
Having' concluded to winter in the country, he moored his vessels \\\
the river St. Charles, under the shadow of the heights now occupied
by the city of Quebec, at the base of which was the large Indian vil-
lage named Sladacona. From this point Cartier, with a pinnace ami
two long boats, proceeded up the river to the famed village of Hockela-
ga, now Montreal, which he reached October 2d. He ascended the
mountain, which overhung the village, and enjoyed the magnificent
scenery that still delights the numerous tourists who visit that beau-
tiful spot. He gave to the place the name of Mount Heal, or Royal
Mountain, which is perpetuated in the name of the city which adorns
the site of the aboriginal town. He returned to his fleet on the 11th
of October, and after a severe winter, and the loss of twenty-five of
his crew, he left his anchorage on the 6th of May 0. S., and proceeded
homeward, arriving at St. Malo on the 6th of July, 1536. He took
with him the Indian chief Donnacona, and nine other natives, whom
he abducted, whose strange and novel appearance made a great sensa-
tion in France.
In 1541, Cartier made a second voyage to the scene of his former
discovery, with a large and better appointed fleet, and with liberal ap-
pliances for establishing a colony in this new domain. This expe-
dition was fitted out under the leadership of La Roche, Lord Rober-
val, who by some mischance did not accompany Cartier ; but who
followed, the next year, with a portion of the fleet intended for the
joint operations. Cartier, without waiting for orders from his chief,
proceeded directly to his former anchorage, penetrated still farther
up the St. Lawrence, even over the rapids of Lachine, built a fort
above Quebec, and spent another winter in the country. Roberval not
joining him as he expected, he broke up his establishment, and com-
menced his return voyage in the spring of 1542. At Newfoundland, he
found Roberval with two large vessels and 200 persons, well supplied
with provisions and other means to reinforce his colony and to con-
tinue the occupation of the country, of which he had been appointed
governor. But Cartier, from some unexplained cause, abandoned
the enterprise, returned home, and left Roberval to pursue his voyage,
unaided by the valuable experience which Cartier had obtained by
his visits to the country.
Roberval, a man of great energy, taleut and hope, not discouraged
by Cartier's desertion, entered the great river, explored the adjoin-
ing country, built a fort, and made preparations for founding a per-
manent colony. But his companions, many. of whom were from the
higher classes of society, being unaccustomed to the rigor of this
northern climate, found the winter too long and severe ; many died,
and the rest, discouraged, returned to France in 1543.
In 1549, Roberval undertook another voyage to accomplish the
■unfinished work of his former adventure : but this noble cavalier,
worthy of success and a better fate, perished, with all his company, by
the way.
Thus terminated for t)io remainder of the 16th century all efforts
by the French to establish their dominion in this part of the new
world, to which they had proudly given the title of Neic-France. Their
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first permanent success was realized in the beginning of the 11th cen-
tury, under the guidance of that gallant and noble gentleman, Samuel
Champlain, who not only made extensive discoveries, and established
French nationality in this country, but illustrated his works by his
pen, and has left an imperishable name in the annals of history, as
well as on the beautiful lake which perpetuates his memory.
It was upon the discoveries of Verazzani and these of Cartier and
Koberval, and their attempts at colonization, that France claimed title
to the whole Atlantic coast from Florida to the Gulf of St. Lawrence ;
and the vexed and irritating question was never settled, until the
whole country came into possession of the English, by the peace of
Paris in 1763. And why was it not a good title, according to the
doctrine and uniform practice of that day ? If they had planted colo-
nies upon the soil they had discovered, their title would have been
perfected to the Atlantic coast as it was to Canada. The prima vista
of Cabot was earlier by four years than the larger and more detailed
observation of Verazzani ; but the latter touched at more points and
made more protracted visits to the natives, and gave more full ac-
counts of them, than did the Cabots. The English, too, for a hundred
years, abandoned the country they had first discovered, and left it
open for new adventurers and new claimants.
And although the English, early in the next century, dotted the
whole coast from Cape Ilatteros to the Penobscot with their colonies,
except New-York, pre-occupied by the Dutch, yet the French argu-
ment was not without force ; it had solid ground to stand upon.
Their occupation of the St. Lawrence and Canada, was superior,
and that under de Mont in the St. Croix and at Port Royal were equal,
as a title, to the occupation of Sagadahoc by Popham. But the Eng-
lish afterwards took possession and kept possession, which was a strong-
er argument than the subtle doctrine of prima vista. " lie may take
who has the power, and he may keep who can."
The reign of Henry VIII., and of his son Edward, and daughter Mary,
passed without any movement, even towards a discovery of the long-
desired passage to Cathay by the north-west, although Sebastian
Cabot, living through these reigns, never ceased to proclaim his un-
wavering faith in its existence. And although discourse, petition and
project, by Michael Lok, Jenckynson, Sir Ilumplo ey Gilbert, and others,
closely followed one another, tending to magnify the importance of
such a passage, and the certainty of its existence ; yet neither were
the government nor individuals persuaded to invest their funds in so
hazardous an enterprise. It was not until the reign of Elizabeth was
half spent, that prominent parties were induced once more to engage
in the adventure. Among these persons were the Earls of Leicester
and Pembroke, and other noblemen and gentlemen, who, in the name
of the " company of Cathay," fitted out an expedition, and placed it
under the command of Martin Frobisher as "Captain General and
Admiral of the ships."
He sailed in June, 1516, with two barks, neither of which exceed-
ed 25 tons — less than the common mackerel fishers of our time — and a
pinnace of 10 tons, to make a voyage of Northern discovery ! An en-
terprise which now exacts the best efforts of mechanical skill and
the power of steam, to contend with the ice and fearful storms of the
polar regions. "What would Franklin, or Kane, or Dr. Hayes say to a
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polar voyage in these little cock-boats of 25 and 10 tons? Braver
hearts or more daring- sonls, do not now exist, than those which 300
years ago attempted to penetrate those ice-bound seas— but the
vessels are shocking to think of I
Frobisher, on his voyage, came no farther south than Newfound-
land : he discovered the strait which bears his name, between Labra-
dor and Greenland, which he penetrated a short distance, and brought
home a quantity of earth and sand, which he supposed to be gold
bearing ore. This so excited the cupidity of the adventurers, and the
curiosity of those people, who were let into the secret, that a new
and a much larger expedition was fitted out, to which the Queen,
carried away by the enthusiasm of the company, contributed £1,000,
with the sole and express purpose of loading the ships with this
golden earth. All thoughts of Cathay, the original object of the
company, seem to have been abandoned, and their minds were filled
with the hallucination of an immediate golden harvest. The vessels
in due time returned, laden with the precious mineral ; assayers from
the continent were procured, and all the processes known in that day
were employed to turn it into tiie pockets of the greedy, expectant
adventurers. And while the process was going en, a new fleet was has-
tily equipped, and Frobisher made his third and last voyage in 1578,
to this northern El Dorado, for still more of the coveted material.
But tempest and shipwreck sunk and scattered the fleet, and the por-
tion saved returned in a forlorn condition, having entirely failed in
the object of their pursuit.
In the mean time, the cargoes of earth, after patient and protracted
tests, were found to be worthless ; and the hope and glory and
wealth expected from these great adventures, the largest which had
been undertaken in England, utterly vanished, to the sad loss and dis-
comfiture of all who had engaged in them, leaving nothing but recri-
minations and quarrels behind.
The next attempts to solve this perplexing problem of the North-
west passage, and to establish colonies on the American shore, were
made by members of the Gilbert and Raleigh family. These were
Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Walter Raleigh, his half brother Adrian,
and the Raleigh Gilbert who was afterwards Admiral of the Popham
colony.
Humphrey Gilbert and Walter Raleigh were men of noble charac-
ter and daring enterprise ; they were scholars as well as adventurers.
Gilbert, in 15G6, petitioned the Queen to allow him to seek for a pas-
sage to Cathay, which he was confident existed, with certain privi-
leges to be granted to him. lie followed this the next year with
another petition, setting forth the conditions on which he would un-
dertake the discovery at his own cost. Nothing came of this. In
1576, he published a discourse in quarto form, having previously writ-
ten articles on the subject, which have not been preserved, to prove
the existence of a passage by the north-west to Cathay ; he contribut-
ed to Frobisher's voyages, and in 1579, under a liberal charter for
colonization, he embarked to take possession of the country which
had been assigned to him, Raleigh heartily assisting his efforts. But
by disseusions and other mischances the voyage was broken up, and
was not resumed until 1583, when a new fleet was equipped, consist-
ing of five ships, well manned and prepared to take possession of the
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country for England, and to establish a permanent colony there. He
sailed from Plymouth in June, and, on August 3d, he entered the har-
bor of St. John, Newfoundland ; and notwithstanding the strenuous
opposition of the foreign fishermen, who were pursuing their accustom-
ed occupation at the Island, he proclaimed his title in the presence of
the numerous fishermen there, and set up a monument, inscribed with
the arms of England, as a testimonial of sovereignty, and jurisdiction
over the 200 leagues of territory to which his charter extended. The
charter defined no particular territory, but " gave him free liberty and
license to discover, finde, search out and view, such remote, heathen
and barbarous lands, not actually possessed by any Christian prince
or people, as to him shall seem good."
On the- Sth of August, Sir Humphrey wrote to Sir George Peck-
ham, one of his associates, described his taking possession, and says :
" Of the Newfoundland I will say nothing until my next letter. Be
of good cheer, for if there were no better expectations it were a very
rich demesne, the country being very good and full of all sorts of
victual as fish, of fresh wTater and sea fish, Deer, Pheasants, partridges,
swans and divers fowls. " — Alas 1 no other letter came from this noble
Christian gentleman 1 Insubordination among his crew, and other
adverse circumstances, induced him to retrace his way ; and abandon-
ing one of his vessels, with the three remaining ones he left the
island, and proceeding as far south as Penobscot Bay, he encountered
a September gale, which wrecked his largest vessel, in which 100 men
perished. On this mischance he changed his course homeward. Em-
barking himself, in the pinnace of ten tons, scarcely larger than a
common sail boat, the gallant commander, in the midst of another
violent gale, was carried down at midnight with his whole company.
The Hind, the only survivor of this gay and hopeful fleet, which,
three and a half months before, had left its moorings in Plymouth;
freighted with valuable lives and large expectations, returned in a
crippled condition to her anchorage, on September 21th. No part of
the coast, except Newfoundland, appears to have been visited or
seen ; no colony was left, and the possession, so formally taken, was
abortive.
In looking back over the century which we have been rapidly sur-
veying, it is sad to reflect how many noble lives perished, and what
a vast amount of wealth wras wasted, in attempts to explore the
northern regions of this continent from its first discovery to find this
visionary and useless passage to India ; the search for which is not
yet abandoned.
This century, so prolific in speculation, adventure, and disaster,
came to its close with the persistent but unsuccessful efforts to estab-
lish colonies on the southern coast, by that admirable cavalier, Sir
Walter Kaleigh. Having obtained a charter from Queen Elizabeth in
1584, with powers and privileges similar io those granted to his
brother-in-law, Gilbert — a roving commission to seize and occupy any
vacant territory not previously possessed by any Christian people ;
with ample authority for colonization and government — Raleigh fitted
out an exploring expedition. Admonished by the disasters of a
northern voyage, he sought in the south a milder climate and more
propitious elements. On the 13th of Sept., 15S4, his fleet entered
Ocracock Inlet in North-Carolina, opened intercourse with the natives,
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examined the surrounding islands and bays, and returned homo in
September with glowing accounts of the climate, the country, and
their pleasant discoveries.
The associates were so encouraged by these animating representa-
tions that the next year they fitted out a larger expedition, consist-
ing of seven ships, with a colony of 108 persons, under command of
skilful leaders, and with the necessary materials for planting a colony.
But this effort, and a succeeding one in 1587, though well appointed
in all particulars, utterly failed from various causes. Among them
were, the ill treatment of the natives, their eager pursuit of gold, to
the neglect of the cultivation of the soil, and the mercenary conduct
of the commander of the expeditions. The discovery of the Chesa-
peake Bay had been made on the second voyage, and the neglect of
the leader of the third voyage to establish his colony on its beautiful
shores, as he had been instructed to do, was among the causes of its
fatal result. The whole party which was left in the country on each
of the two last visits, waiting long expected succor, miserably per-
ished ; their bones only remaining to speak of the fearful tragedy.
Thus closed- the 16th century, more than a hundred years after the |
discovery of this continent, and not a single colony, nor a single
European remained on its whole Atlantic coast. |
The expeditions which were designed for colonization, were ill pre- I
pared to encounter the perils of the sea, the climate, and the savages.
All things were new, and strange, and inhospitable; a soil without
cultivation, a wilderness in which existed none of the comforts and
conveniences to which the new comers had been accustomed ; they
brought no spirit of conciliation toward the free and lawful proprie-
tors of the country, who were thus rudely invaded by a race, which
proudly assumed lordship and supremacy. Another serious cause of
failure should not be omitted, and that was the employment, in the
various expeditions, of vagabonds and convicted felons, of whom the
English nation was but too glad i > be rid in voyages of unusual
But notwithstanding the hardships and failures, the toils and sacri-
fices, of these adventurous men, a certain degree of success followed
their disappointed hopes. They were the pioneers who unfolded this
new world, and gave to the old continent glimpses of the vast resonr- & 1
ces that lay dormant within it. It was the better fortune of the next 1
century, although of like perilous adventure, to open it to Chris- - g
tian civilization, material prosperity, and ultimate freedom. All honor
to the daring zeal of adventure, and wild spirit of enterprise, which i
sent forth those bold and hardy men on their great and providential
mission ; they built belter than iaoy knew — they labored and endured,
and we have entered into their labors.
1 Pasqniligi, in his letter from London to his brothers, Amr. 23, 1497, speaking of John
Cabot's return, says : " The King has promised that in the spring our countryman shaii
have ten ships, armed to his order, and at his request has conceded him all the prisoners,
except such as are confined for high treason, to man his fleet.
Sainsbury's Calendar of East India papers quotes a document relating to Frobislier's 2d % \
Toy ag e as follows: "Names of the prisoners who Mr. Frobisher hath out of certain pris-
ons to go with him to Cathay, and their offences, mostly convicted of robbery by the
highway" — the number was eleven. This 'was April, 1577. In his instructions, May 17,
he was ordered to receive no disorderly person, "except such as ye have received by our
order, that were prisoners and condemned persons." It is added, " to leave six of the* con-
demned persons in Friezland to learn the state of the country."
1869.] Col. Nathaniel Meserve. 201
The histories of these achievements are partly hidden in foreign
archives ; but much is largely recorded in works of great value rarely
to be found in this country. Ramusio, Gomara, Peter Martyr, Rich-
ard Eden, Andre Thevet's New Fiance, the Atlas of (Melius — Theat-
rical Orbis Terrarum, the most complete work of the kind which had
appeared — Hak.luyt and Purcbas, mines of rich but crude ore — De
Laet's Novus Orbis, and other laborious writers, have preserved to
us narratives of the great perils, enterprises, disasters, and results,
which the amazing discovery of this new world occasioned and
accomplished. And. the Maine Historical Society has just issued from
the press its first volume of the " Documentary History of Maine,"
containing a history of the voyages to the eastern coast of America
in the 16th century, prepared from original sources by Dr. J. G. Kohl,
of Germany, illustrated by the earliest maps.
COL. NATHANIEL MESERVE.
[Communicated by Charles "\V. Tuttle, A.M., of Boston.]
Colonel Nathaniel Meserve, one of the worthies of New-Hampshire
of the last century, was descended from Clement Messervy, who was a
resident of Portsmouth as early as 1678. The family preserve a tradi-
tion that Clement came hither from the Isle of Jersey. This tradition
receives support from the historical facts that Messervy is an ancient
surname there, and that the uncommon Christian name, Clement, fre-
quently occurs in the Jersey family. The spelling of the original
surname in this country was early changed to Meserve, its present es-
tablished form. It may be mentioned, that Knight and Janvrin, of
Portsmouth, are Jersey families, also.
The descendants of Clement Messervy have been somewhat nume-
rous, and characterized by their military spirit, few families having
held a greater number of commissions in the militia of the State, in
the same length of time.
Col. Nathaniel Meserve resided in Portsmouth, v here he carried on
ship-building on a great scale, and accumulated a large fortune.
Nothing is known of his early life. He first came prominently before
the public in 1745, when he was made Lieut. Col. of the New-Hamp-
shire regiment, Col. Moore, which formed part of the force of Sir Wil-
liam Pepperell in the reduction of Louisburg. In this famous military
expedition, Col. Meserve, and his troops, greatly distinguished them-
selves. Between the place of landing in Louisburg, and the points
favorable for the construction of batteries to act upon the city, was a
" deep morass, ,; which the French regarded as a protection against
the transportation of cannon and mortars to places where they could
be used against the city. Col. Meserve saw that cannon, on flat
sledges, might be drawn by men across this morass, to the points
where they were required. He thereupon designed and constructed
wooden sledges, sixteen feet long and five feet wide, on which the
cannon were placed, and, under cover of night, drawn by his men " up
to the knees in mud ; at the same time the nights in which the work
202 Col Nathaniel Mesefve. [April,
was done being cold, and for the most part, foggy." For fourteen
nights did these New-Hampshire troops, " with almost incredible labor
and fatigue," draw cannon and mortars placed on sledges, across this
morass. So important was this undertaking, that the whole success
of the expedition lias been attributed to its accomplishment. The
name of Col. Meserve has always been repeated with admiration by
historians in narrating the cifc urn stances of this siege.
On his return to Portsmouth the British government, through Sir
William Pepperell, engaged him to build a ship of war carrying forty-
four guns. Col. Meserve constructed the ship, and she was launched
in 1749. She was called the America, and regarded one of the best
frigates in the English navy. A model of this ship is preserved in
the Athenaeum at Portsmouth. (See vol. xxii. pp. 396-7, ante.)
In 1746, John Tufton Mason, a descendant of Capt. John Mason,
the patentee of New-Hampshire, sold his proprietary interest in the
province, about which there had been so much controversy, to twelve
gentlemen, ail resident of Portsmouth except Judge Wallingford.
Col. Meserve was one of these purchasers, who were afterwards known
as the " Masonian Proprietors.7' This was the origin of his ownership
df vast tracts of land in the State, the improvement of which seemed
to occupy much of his time in. after life.
When the French and Indian war, so called, was officially declared,
in 1756, the province raised another regiment (one having been raised
the previous year) of seven hundred men, and put them under com-
mand of Meserve. This regiment was designed to operate against the
French military works near lake Champiaiu. On the twenty-sixth of
May, just before setting out from home with his regiment, Col. Me-
serve made and executed his Will, which is now on file at Exeter,
assigning as a reason, that, "being bound on an Expedition against
Crown Point and not knowing how God in his Providence may dispose
of me, etc.7' The contemplated attack was not made, and the regi-
ment was disbanded in October. While on this expedition, Col. Me-
serve appears to have been at Fort Edward, where he performed some
distinguished services ; for the earl of Loudoun presented him with a
pair of silver sauce boats, bearing this inscription : — '* From the Eight
Hon. the Earl of Loudoun Commander-in-Chief of his Majesty's Forces
in North America to Colonel Nathaniel Meserve of New- Hampshire in
testimony of his Lordships Approbation of liis Good Services at Fort
Edward in the year 1756." On the reverse side is a crown, under
which is, G II E.
The next year Col. Meserve was put in command of a New-IIamp-
shire regiment of five hundred men destined for Crown Point. On its
arrival in New-York, Col. .Meserve and three companies were detached
and joined to the earl of Loudoun's expedition against Louisburg.
This expedition left New-York in June and arrived at Halifax, where
it remained inactive till autumn, when it returned to New-York. Col.
Meserve reached home the middle of November; the Gazette of Nov.
18, reports that, " Since pur last came home to town from New-York,
Nathaniel Meserve, Esq., Colonel of the New-Hampshire Forces."
In 1753 the reduction of Louisburg was determined upon under the
leadership of Gen Amherst and Admiral Boscawen. New-Hampshire
raised a regiment of men arid put them under command of Col. John
Hart who had been Lieut. Col. of Mcserve's regiment the year provi-
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ous. Col. Meserve was put in command of a corps consisting" of up-
wards of one hundred carpenters, and sailed from Portsmouth April
3d, for Halifax, where he safely arrived about a week later. It is
obvious that Col. Meserve's services in this expedition were to be of
a similar character to those by which he distinguished himself in the
former expedition. But it seems that a macadamized road was con-
structed by the besieging army over the morass this time, which re-
lieved the troops of the hardships of drawing cannon over it.
The siege of Louirduirg commenced the first of June. On the 23d
of June Gen. Amherst's record reads : " Col. Messervey and most of
his carpenters taken ill of small pox which is a very great loss to the
army." This indicates that Col. Meserve and his men were destined
for important services in the reduction of Louisburg. Under date of
June 23, the record reads : " Col. Messervey and his son both died this
day; and of his company of carpenters of 108 men all but 16 in the
small pox, who are nurse;s to the sick. This is particularly unlucky
at this time."
The news of this melancholy event reached Portsmouth about the
middle of July, and produced a profound sorrow. The Gazelle of
August 11th, in a discriminating notice of the public services and high
character of the deceased, contains the expression of the sense of the
public loss. It is to be regretted that so little is known of the per-
sonal history of a man who had achieved such eminence in public and
private life. Although he had eleven children, ten surviving hire, it
is not known that any of his descendants, bearing his name, are now
among the living.
Col. Meserve was twice married. His first wife was Jane Libby,
apparently sister of George Libby who was chosen Commissary of the
regiment which went to Louisburg in 1745, by the Assembly, but Gov.
Wentworth, unfortunately, preferred Treadwell. His second wife was
Mary Jackson, a widowed daughter of Judge Jotham Odiorne, She
survived her husband about one year, dying August 8, 1759, aged 47
years.
The children of Col. Nathaniel Meserve and his wife Jane, were : —
i. Nathaniel, who had wife Sarah, and children. He was a lieutenant
in the expedition to Louisburg in 1745, and a captain in the expedition
of 1758. He died at Louisburg at the same time with his father: n.
Annah, mar. Sept. 13, 1752, Joseph Wells, of Portsmouth: in. John,
had wife Sarah and children ; he died in 17 GO : it. Sarah, mar. Jotham
6on of Jotham and Mehitable (Cutt) Odiorne: v. George, mar. Mies
Newmarch. He was, probably, the George Meserve who was captain
in the expedition against Louisburg in 1745. He was Stamp master
under the famous Stamp-Act. Afterwards he was collector of Customs
in Boston and Portsmouth. He adhered to England in the revolution-
ary, war, and his property was confiscated. He went to England in
1777. He had several children ; one daughter, Sarah, m. Hon. James
Sheafe, U. S. senator from New-Hampshire: vi. Hanson, does not ap-
pear to have been married ; he was a sea-captain, and died in 1762 : vn.
Mary, mar. Stephen Batson, of New-Castle : vm. Ann, never married :
ix. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 26, 1742, mar. William, son of William and Avis
(Adams) Odiorne : x. Jane, mar. Captain Thomas Hart, son pf Col,
John Hart: xi. Esther, b. Dec. 1. 1745, mar. Benjamin Hart, brother
of Capt. Hart, and died Dec. 30, 1806.
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Descendants of Robert Waterman
[April,
DESCENDANTS OP ROBERT WATERMAN, OF MARSHFIEL1)
MASS., IN THE LINE OF HIS SON THOMAS.
[Communicated by Mr. Thomas Waterman-, of Boston.]
Thomas and Robert Waterman, brothers, came to New-England fo
1636. Thomas settled. in Roxbury, Mass., and died there in 1670.
His wife Ann died in 1641. He had a second wife, and one son,
Thomas, who survived him.
I. Robert, settled in Marshfield, Mass.; married Elizabeth Bourne,
11 Dec., 1638, daughter of Thomas Bourne, and died 10 Dec, 1052.
She died in 1663.
Children of Robert and Elizabeth (Bourne) Waterman:
I. Joseph, b. 1639 ; m. Sarah Snow. 2. John, b. 1642 ; m. Ann
Stttrtevant, 1 Dec, 1665. 3. Thomas, b. 1644; m. Miriam Tracy,
, 1668. 4. Robert, b. 1652; m. first, Susanna Lincoln, 1 Oct.,
1615 ; m. second, Sarah Lincoln, 20 Feb., 1699.
II. Thomas emigrated to Saybrook, Conn., where he remained a
few years ; thence to Norwich, Conn., and was one of the first settlers
of that ancient town.
Children of Thomas and Miriam (Tracy) Waterman :
III. 1. Thomas, b. Sept., 1670; m. Elizabeth Allen, of Groton,
Conn. 2. John, b. March, 1672: m. Elizabeth Lothrop. 3. Joseph.
4. Elizabeth, m. John Fitch, 10 July, 1695; d. 25 June, 1751. There
were three other daughters of this family.
Children of Thomas and Elizabeth (Allen) Waterman :
IV. 1. Thomas., m. Sarah Raskins. 2. John. 3. Elizabeth. 4.
Ebenezer. 5. Daniel. 6. Elisha, 7. Asa. 8. Sarah. 9. Nehemiah.
Children of Thomas and Sarah (Haskins) Waterman :
V. 1. Silas, b. in Norwich; m. Silence Peck; d. at Lebanon,
N, H., 2 May, IS 14, aged 81 years, 10 months. He was one of the
first settlers of Lebanon ; a blacksmith by occupation, and a very use-
ful man in the early settlement. He built and occupied the first two-
story house in the town, which is still standing (1869). 2. Martha,
m. Silas Hyde, of Norwich, Conn. 8. , m. Crane. 4. ,
m. Crocker. 5. , in. Thomas Wells.
Children of Silas and Silence (Peck) Waterman :
VI. 1. Thomas, b. 11 July, 1706 ; m. Susanna Cleveland, of Can-
terbury, Conn,, 23 Sept., 1790; d. 19 Feb., 1833. His wife died at
Montpelier, Vt., 28 Aug., 1846, aged 80 years. 7 months. He was
the first male child born in the town ; was a farmer by occupation.
He inherited his father's estate and lived and died in Lebanon, N. H.
Possessing an ordinary share of good common sense and sound
judgment, he acquired the confidence of his fellow townsmen and was
much respected by them. He represented the town in the legislature
of New-Hampshire several years, was a member of the board of select-
men about thirty years, and a magistrate several years. He passed
through all the grades of the militia from corporal to colonel, inclusive.
At his funeral a large concourse of his friends and neighbors assem-
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Med to honor las memory. A sermon was preached on the occasion by
the Rev. Phineas Cook, of the Congregational Church, which was print-
ed. 2. Polly, b. , in Lebanon ; m. Rev. Elijah Lyman, of Brookfield,
Vt., in 1789: d. in 1851. 3. Silas, b. If 74 ; d. 11 Dec, 1853, un-
married. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 17-02 ; .'studied law
and commenced practice in Cambridge, Vt. After a few years he re-
moved to St. Albans, where he continued to reside until 1819, when
he returned to his native town (Lebanon, N. IT.), and passed the re-
mainder of his days at the. old homestead of the family. He was at-
tached to the staff of one of the officers of the U. S. army, during
the last war with Great-Britain, and was slightly wounded while in the
service.
Children of Thomas and Susanna (Cleveland) Waterman— all born
in Lebanon, X. II. :
VII. 1. Thomas, b. 14 Sept., 1791; m. Joanna Towle, 12 Jan.,
1832. She d. 22 April, 1864, aged Gl years, 12 days. 2. Mary, b. 3
Dec, 1792 ; m. John Wood, 1 Jan., 1S15. 3. Susan, b. 17 dune,
1794 ; d. 17 Oct., 1839, unmarried. 4. Harriet, b. 20 May, 1796 ; m.
Rev. Geo. Storrs. 5 Jan., 1818. She d. 15 June, 1S24. 5. Silas, b.
9 April, 179S ; m. Sally Wood, 2 Feb., 1832. 6. Martha, b. 13 April,
1800; m. Rev. Geo. Storrs, 8 March, 1825— 2d wife. 7. Harry, b. J
15 Dec, 1802 ; m. Phebe Williams, 9 Oct., 1830. He d. in Illinois,
Jan., 1857. S. Emilv, b. 15 July, 1805: m. Joel Demick, 3.1 Feb.,
1831. 9. Louisa, b. 3 Feb., 1808 ; m. Oscar F. Fowler, 24 Sept. 1834.
Children of Thomas and Joanna (Towle) Waterman :
1. Harriet Elizabeth, b. 21 Oct.; 1832. 2. Thomas, b. 12 Nov.,
1835; d. 20 Nov., 1840. 3. Emilv, b. 3 March, 1839; d. 13 Sept.,
1840. 4. Emily, b. 1 May, 1841 f d. 26 June, 1841.
VIII. 5. Thomas, b. 17 Dec, 1842. He fitted for college at the
Public Latin school, in Boston ; graduated at Harvard College in
1864; studied medicine, and is now a practising physician (1SC-9) in
Boston.
LETTER OF. GOVERNOR EUSTIS— WITH NOTES.
[Communicated by the Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, A.M., of Boston.]
This letter was addressed to Dr. David Townsend, of Boston, Har-
vard College, class of 1770, then a young man twenty-one years of
age. On the day of the battle of Bunker's Hill, young Townsend
accompanied General Warren, with whom he had pursued his medical
studies, from Cambridge to Charlestown, and on passing some wound-
ed soldiers, the General directed him to take charge of them, which
he did, and they never met afterwards. He was appointed surgeon of
a regiment of foot, by the congress of the colony of Massachusetts
Bay, July 12, 1775, and was regimental and hospital surgeon in the
revolutionary army till the end of the war. He died in 1829, aged 74.
The original letter is now in the possession of his son, Dr. Solomon-
Davis Townsend, Harvard College, class oi' 1811, a distinguished sur-
geon and physician of this city ; the late Major David S. Townsend,
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U. S. A., another son, wounded in the war of 1812, and losing a lee
remained in the service as paymaster to the close of his life.
Among the grandchildren of Dr. David Townsend, may be mcr,.
tioned Thomas D. Townsend, a merchant of this city ; the late Dr.
William E. Townsend, Ilarv. Coll. class of 1839, who during- the ho.
war was a surg;oon in U. S. service in charge of Mason hospital in
Pcmberton Square in this city, and of Fort-Independence ; another
grandson is the Assistant Adjutant General Edward D. Townsend,
educated at the U. S. Military Academy at West-Point, and now, a>,
for many years past, performing the duties of adjutant-general at
Washington.
William Eustis was the son of Benjamin Eustis, and was "born in
Cambridge, June 10, 1753 ; graduated at Harvard College, class of
1772, M.A. 1784, LL.D. 1823. He studied medicine, as did also
Dr. Townsend, with the patriotic Dr. Joseph Warren, who fell at the
battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775, a major-general in the Ameri-
can army. In the revolutionary war Dr. Eustis was surgeon of a regi-
ment, at first, and afterwards a hospital surgeon. He occupied, much
of the time during the war, as a hospital, the mansion of Col. Beverly
Pobinson, commonly known as the Robinson House, situated on the
Hudson, opposite to West-Point, and two or three miles distant.
After the war Dr. Eustis established himself in the practice of his
profession in Boston. He was elected a member of Congress in 1800 ;
he was secretary of war in 1809 ; was minister to Holland in 1815 ;
was again a member of congress in 1821 ; and in 1823 was chosen
governor of Massachusetts, and died in office, Feb. 6, 1825. He mar-
ried Caroline, the beautiful and .accomplished daughter of the Hon.
Woodbury Langdon, of Portsmouth, N. H.
The "Homans" mentioned in the letter, was Dr. John Homans
(son of Capt. John Homans, of English birth, the emigrant ancestor
of the family, who died 1781, possessed of a landed estate at Mount
Bowdoin, Dorchester), born 1752-3 ; educated at the Latin school,
Boston; graduated at Harvard College, 1772; studied medicine with
Dr. Joseph Gardner, of Boston ; volunteered his services in care of
the wounded at the battle of Bunker's Hill ; was appointed surgeon
of " 16th reg. of foot/' commanded by Col. Paul Dudley, by the con-
tinental congress, Jan. 1, 1776; afterward was surgeon and commis-
sary of the " 2d reg. of Light-Dragoons, " and continued in service
till the death of his father, in 1781. He died in June, 1800, aged 48
years. He left an only son, the late Dr. John Homans, Harv. Coll.
class of 1812, a distinguished physician of this city, born Sept. 17, 1793,
died April 17, 1868. Among the grandchildren of the first Dr. John
Homans, are George H. Homans, who was Capt. in the 45th Mass.
regt. in the late war ; Dr. Charles D. Homans, Harv. Coll. class of 1846,
and Dr. John Homans, Ilarv. Coll. class of 1858, surgeons and physi-
cians of this city, the hitter having served as a surgeon in the U. S.
navy and army in the late war.
Drs. Eustis, Townsend and Homans were all settled, after the revo-
lution, in the practice of medicine in Boston.
The coined word sacricide (from the Latin sacer and ccedo ), wa3
doubtless intended to mean a slaughter of the good.
The soldier executed on the day on which the letter was written
was Thomas Hickey, a private in General Washington's Guard. He
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was tried by a court-martial held on the 26th of June, 17*76, of which
Col. Samuel II. Parsons was president, and William Tudor judge-ad-
vocate. He was charged with " exciting and joining in a mutiny
and sedition, and of treacherously corresponding with, enlisting among,
and receiving pay from the enemies of the United American Colonies."
The charge was sustained by the unanimous decision of the court. It
appeared in testimony that a considerable number had been enlisted,
and had taken an oath of fidelity, but the plan, if fully settled by the
leaders, was not distinctly made known to those enlisted, except that
they were to aid the king's troops on their arrival. William Green,
one of the witnesses, testified that he had enlisted ten or a dozen.
Gilbert Forbes, a gun-smith "in the Broadway," another witness,
stated that he had received from David Matthews, the mayor, up-
wards of a hundred pounds to pay those enlisting in the king's ser-
vice. On the day of the execution Washington wrote to the presi-
dent of congress concerning the execution, informing him that many
citizens and others, including the mayor, were in confinement ; that
the matter had been traced up to Governor Tryon, and the mayor
(who held his office by appointment of the governor) appeared to be
the principal agent between Tryon and the persons concerned in the
scheme. After a very brief statement of facts, Washington expressed
the hope that this example would deter others from any similar criminal
conduct. Before the battle of- Brooklyn, Matthews was sent to Con-
necticut, and imprisoned at Litchfield, under the care of Moses Sey-
mour.
The execution of Rickey took place near the Bowery-lane, " upon
the ground between the encampments of the brigades of Brigadier-
General Spencer and Lord Stirling, " in the presence of nearly twenty
thousand spectators.
This letter of Dr. Eustis has a value and interest peculiar to itself.
It presents the popular view of the scene that was transpiring in New-
York at that eventful crisis. The " plot," as he presents it, is given
as it was accepted and believed by the public mind. It may not be
correct in all its details, but its general statement of the purpose of
the conspirators is undoubtedly true, and shows how on this, as on
several other occasions, the success of our fathers in their struggle
for liberty seemed to come directly from the overruling hand of a good
Providence.
The terms in which he speaks of General Washington are notewor-
thy, as showing at how early a period the supremacy of his. great
qualities impressed itself upon the public mind. The first year of his
command had not quite completed its circuit, when one, who knew
him well, could speuk of him as if by common consent, and without
fear of contradiction, as the " great and good," " the best man that
ever lived." lie reached the high noon of his fame at that early
period, and there he remained through all the varying fortunes of that
long struggle, and still at the zenith he will be gazed upon by his
countrymen down to the latest period of American history.
Letter of William Eustis, Surgeon in the American Army, 1770.
My dear Friend, New York, 28th June 1770.
I received last night yours from New London. You
will be in Boston long before this can reach you, and will doubtless
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have heard of the Discovery of the greatest and vilest attempt ovr
made against our country : I mean the plot, the infernal plot which
has been contrived by our worst enemies, and which was on the verge
of execution : you will, 1 say, undoubtedly have heard of it, but. per-
haps I may give you a better idea of it than as yet you have obtained.
The Mayor of York with a number of villains who were possessed of
fortunes, and who formerly ranked with Gentlemen, had impiously
da reel an undertaking, big with fatal consequences to the virtuous
army in York, and which in all probability would have given the ene-
my possession of the city with little loss. Their design was, upon
the first engagement which took place, to have murdered (with trem-
bling I say it) the best man on earth : Gen1 Washington was to have
been the first subject of their unheard of sacricide : our magazines
which, as you know, are very capacious, were to have been blown up :
every General Officer and every other who was active in serving his
country in the field was to have been assassinated : our cannon were
to be spiked up : and in short every the most accursed scheme was
laid to give us into the hands of the enemy, and to ruin us. They
had plenty of money, and gave large bounties and larger promises to
those who were engaged to serve their hellish purposes. In order to
execute their Design upon our General, they had enlisted into their
service one or two from his Excellency's life Guard, wrho were to have
assassinated him : knowing that no person could be admitted into the
magazines or among the cannon but those who were of the Artillery
they had found several in our Regiment vile enough to be concerned |
in their diabolical Designs — these were to have blown up the Maga-
zines and spiked the cannon. (Tell Homans, one Rotch, a fellow he
bled for me in Morton's company at N° 1 is taken up with his brother k
for being concerned.) Their Design was deep, long concerted, and
wicked to a great Degree. But happily for us, it has pleased God to
discover it to us in season, and I think we are making a right improve-
ment of it (as the good folks say). We are hanging them as fast as
we find them out. 1 have just now returned from the Execution of
one of the General's Guard : he wras the first that has been tried : yes-
terday at 11 o'clock he received sentence, to-day at 11 he was hung in
presence of the whole army. He is a Regular-Deserter and a Roman
Catholic : he appeared unaffected and obstinate to the last, except
that when the Chaplains took him by the hand under the Gallows and
bad him adieu, a torrent of tears flowed over his face ; but with an j g
indignant scornful air he wiped 'em with his hand from his face, and
assumed the confident look. You remember General Greene com-
mands at Long island ; with his last breath the fellow told the specta-
tors, that unless Gen1 Greene was very cautious, the Design would
as yet be executed on him.
The trials will go on, and I imagine they will be hung, gentle and I |
simple, as fast as the fact is proved upon them.
That any set of men could be so lost to every virtuous principle,
and so dead to the feelings of humanity as to conspire against the
person of so great and good a man as Gen1 Washington is surprising*;
few of our own countrymen (as you may well imagine) are concerned :
they are in general foreigners : upwards of 30 were concerned, and
•'tis said Govr Tryon is at the bottom.
The news from Quebec is not good : you have undoubtedly heard it,
1869.]
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and 'tis needless for me to give it you. Gen1 Thompson and Col:
Irvine of a Pensylvania Battalion are prisoners. Gen1 Burgoine has
arrived with his troops and our people have retreated to the Elenoir ;
this you may depend on ; I have it from a Gentleman who was in the
engagement ; Our Expedition against the Light house did not succeed ;
they command it so well, with ye shipping that ;tis thought wise to
let it stand.
Gen'l Howe lays at the Ilook with a number of troops ; how many
is uncertain, but we expect 'em up pretty soon. My brother in
Canada was well and was not in any action. Let this be considered
as a Letter to all my friends. Heaven knows I wish them well.
Adieu. May God bless vou with every other Friend I have on earth.
W. Eustis.
Monday Morning.
July 1st.
Since writing the above upwards of 100 sail have arrived : we con-
clude that the whole fleet is there ; for we have counted 140 topsail
vessels ; some say there are 1(30 : people are moving out of York ; and
I think we must very soon come to action ; the flower of our Keg. is
picked for a field fight, which we imagine will take place on long
island. Wherever 1 am, whatever I am doing, my best wishes will
be for the felicity of my friend. Adieu. Heaven preserve us to meet
again.
NOTES AND QUERIES.
Appletox. — Through the kindness of William Appleton, Esq., we are enabled to
present to the readers of the Register a facsimile of a Herald's Visitation, which
will be interesting as showing the maimer in which these documents were taken.
" Richard Groves.
Whereas, there was one RICHARD GROVES, a native of Portsmouth in Old
England, who sometime last Summer, kept school at Tiverton, in the Colony of Rhode
Island, and while he was there, wrote to his Father for some goods, to be directed to
DAVID STAFFORD in said Tiverton. This is to certify the said IUOHARD
GROVES who has since left Tiverton, that I the aforesaid DAVID STAFFORD, on
the 11th day of January instant, received a box of goods for the said GROVES.
Tiverton, Jan. 13, 1770. DAVID STAFFORD.
N. B. — Said Groves is supposed to be in Boston, and referred us to Capt. Jacobs
of the Deal Castle for his character."
The above advertisement is copied from No. 189, of the Boston Chronicle of Feb.
5 to 8, 1770 Spelling, capitals and punctuation are intended to be exactly followed.
It may be a key which some Groves or Stafford will hereafter be able to use.
S. G. D.
Preservation of Books. — To prevent mildew on books, lightly wash the backs
and covers with the spirits of wine, using as a brush the feather of a goose quill.
Ordinarily one application will suffice for years.
Cheever. — Boston, Mar. 15, 1770. — Last week died at Charlcstown, the Hon.
Ezekiel Cheever, Esq., in the 78th year of his age; formerly a Rep. in the General
Court for that town, and many years a member of his Maj's Council for this Province.
Boston Chronicle iii. 87, c. 1.
College Presidents. — President Day, recently deceased, was president of Yale
College 29 years ; Dr. Holyoke was president of Harvard 32 years ; Dr. Wheelock
was president of Dartmouth 36 years ; Dr. Lord of the same institution was in office
36 years ; Dr. Hopkins of Williams has held his present position 31 years.
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Notes and Queries.
[April,
Sale of Rare Coins. — A sale of coins recently took place in New York. Sonse
specimens brought high prices. Among these were a Franklin medal ($27) , a V i!i*}{
Lafayette medal ($15), a medal commemorative of the abolition of the slave-tr.i>!««
by Great Britain ($25), and several Washington medals, at prices ranging from >.".
to $100. The last mentioned price was paid tor a unique copper piece, bearirt" :•.,■
bust of "Washington. A Washington half dollar brought $160, and several Wilm-
ington cents sola from $16 to $100 each. A Washington Masonic medal (bronze)
of"l797 sold for $27.50; a 17L*5 medal (copper bronzed) brought $0-2. 50; one military
medal $-18, and another $65. The following were the highest prices paid i'..r
Mexican dollars :— For a plate dollar, " $10.56 ; two Iturbides (1822), $5.-10 ami
$9.50 ; a Republican dollar of 1824, $10 ; another, $5 ; a pattern dollar (1827) , $ 10.;<i.
Civil Occupation" of the Graduates of West-Point. — General Cullom, in hia
" Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United-States Military
Academy at West-Point, gives a list of the positions which the graduates have filled,
which is a most honorable record, showing that the benefit derived from the educa-
tion imparted at this institution is not confined exclusively to military services.
Among the graduates there have been three members of the Cabin?t of the United-
States ; five Ministers from the United-States to foreign courts ; twelve members of
the United-States Senate or House of Representatives ; five mayors of cities ; twenty-
six presidents of universities and colleges; thirty-five presidents of railroads ; one
hundred and fifty-five civil engineers ; ten Judges ; one hundred and nineteen attor-
neys and counsellors at law ; one bishop ; fifteen clergymen ; seventy-eight merchants ;
one hundred and one planters and farmers ; fifteen editors ; and seventy-five authors ;
not to speak of artists, architects, surveyors, &c.
The Papers of the Duke of Wellington. — The London Atheneum understands
that the present Duke of Wellington is printing the whole body of his illustrious
father's papers ; for safety, not for publication : The " Dispatches ' ' given to the world
in general are founded on these printed documents. The Duke's plan is to put
everything into the custody of type ; and then to strike out such passages as affect
living persons too closely, or such as it might be indiscreet to make public. Three
copies only of the original impression are taken ; one copy for preservation at Apsley
House, a second at Strathfieldsaye, and a third at his Grace's bankers. The Duke
objects to depositing one of these originals in either a public office or tbe'British
Museum.
Boston Directory for 1808. — The most numerous names in the directory, in
round numbers, are these : — Brown 800, Clark 400, Davis over 400, Jones about 350,
Johnson 400, Kelly 400, Murphy over 400, Robinson 300, Smith 1000, Sullivan over
500, Williams 350, &c. Of the 69 John Smiths, half have a second initial. In this
connection we might say that New- York has 1760 Smiths, of whom 160 are Johns.
Boston contains 126 places of worship, divided thus: — Baptist 16, Congregational
16, Unitarian 21, Episcopal!!, Methodist 17, Presbyterian 6, Catholic 16, Univer-
salist 6, miscellaneous 14. The publications in Boston, daily, weekly, monthly and
quarterly, number 141. In New York there are but 207 publications.
Donatio: s to Harvard.— -Dr. John Jeffries and his son Dr. Benjamin Joy Jef-
fries, graduates of Harvard in 1815 and 1854, have recently given to the college
library, besides a large number of pamphlets, more than 600 volumes, chiefly on
medicine and surgery. The collections, begun by the distinguished physician and
aeronaut, John Jeffries, who graduated 1763, contain important materials for illus-
trating the progress of medical science for more than a century. As the entire in-
come from the library funds of the college is not enough to pay for the periodicals
and serials and the binding of them, such a collection of books is very welcome. Dr.
B. J. Jetfiies has been a frequent contributor to the library for "several years.—
Advertiser .
The Statistics of Methodism— in this country are stupendous. During the past
year over $800,000 were raised f jr missionary purposes, and the centenary collection
amounted to nearly eight millions of dollars, while the number of houses of worship
erected averaged more than two for every week-day.
The Duee of Northumberland — who died on the 2 1st August, 1868, was known
as follows : The Right lion. George Percy, fifth Duke and Earl of Northumberland,
Earl of Beverly, County York, Earl and Baron Percy, Baron Lucy, Baron Poynings
Fitz-Payne, Bryah, Latimer, Warkworth, and Lovaineof Alnwick. Northumberland,
in the peerage of Great Britain, and a baronet.
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Double Titlfs tor Public Men — were common one hundred years ago. Thus on
one of the stones at the southwest corner at Brattle-Square Church is the inscription :
lion1 John Hancock, Esq/,
July 27th, 1770.
Hancock gave one thousand pounds towards the erection of the church, besides a
bell and the pulpit.
The FrusT Chime of Bells in America— was presented to Christ Church, Salem
street, Boston , one hundred and twenty-three years ago. The bells exist in good
state of preservation. The inscription upon the third tenor reads — 4i We are the first
ring of bells cast for the British Empire in North America A. R. 1744."
Dr. Constantine Sihontdes — the notorious forger of spurious antique MSS. in
Syriac, Coptic, Greek, &c, has died of leprosy, at Alexandria.
Fitz Greene Halleck — was a descendant of John Eliot.
Indians.
the Apostle of the
Death or a Sculptor. — Miss Joanna Quiner, the self-taught lady sculptor, died
in Lynn on the 20th inst. at the residence of her sitter. She was a native, and
usually a resident, of Beverly, where she modelled the busts of the elder Robert
Rantoul, William H. Lovett, Esq., Hon. Albert Thorndike, .Rev. Mrs. Hanaford,
Fitch Poole, Esq., of Dan vers, and others.
Miss Quiner was born on toe 27th of August, 1706 — and was, consequently,
seventy-two when she died. She was visiting "in Dr. Bass's family at the Boston
Atheneeuni in lb 13, when she was about forty-seven years old, and there saw Ciever-
ger modelling in clay. A daughter of Daniel Webster and another young lady were
furnished with clay by Cleverger, that they might attempt modelling. On viewing
their measure of success, Miss Quiner declared that she could do better. She, also,
was furnished with clay, and at once produced a good likeness of -Mr. Bass. The
North- American I<3vieio of that year refers to Miss Quiner, in speaking of " Stone's
History of Beverly : ' '
" One omission we notice with surprise. In a town more remarkable for the sober
good sense and unostentatious manners of its inhabitants than for their taste in the
line arts, the discovery of an undoubted genius is a remarkable event, and deserving;
of record. Miss Quiner of Beverly, with proper patronage and advantages, would
take no mean rank among American artists. Without instruction or cultivation of
any sort, her talent for modelling in clay has already attracted much notice.''
A biographical sketch of this sculptor will probably appear in some periodical
of her native county — the Beverly Citizen, or the magazine of the " Essex Institute."
Her portrait, painted by irothingham, has been presented by her to the Beverly
Public Library, and will soon be placed upon the walls. — Journal, Sept., 18G8.
J. Blackburn, Painter. -
marked "J. Blackburne, Pi
him?
-I have met at Portsmouth, N. II., with good portraits
nxit, 1760." Is there any mforoiatior.
, any information to be had of
JonN Went worth, Chicago, 111.
Patriarchal Clapboards and Shingles. — There are houses in Concord, N. II. „
clapboarded seventy years ago, which are still as tight as a drum and warmer than
many modern dwellings. The nails used were wrought, one by one, on an anvil. —
Boston Traveller. »
We know a house, near the river, that was shingled eighty-five years ago this
summer, and though the northeast storms have beaten on it all that time, and in
many of thos
good
shin <r let ; ■ - vburypi
On the 12th of June, 1GSS, Thomas Drake, of Weymouth, and Millison his wife, in
consideration of Eighty Pounds sold to " Ralph Pair:, of Rhode Island, one half of the
19th lot or rhare in Freetown." Any person who can inform from what part or town
in Rhode Island said Pain came, will confer a favor by communicating the fact to the
subscriber at Freetown, Mass. Hbenezer W. Peirce.
Reed — Richmond. (Answer in part to the query of T. S., ante vol. xxii., p. 465.)
William Reed, of Taunton, married Mary Richmond, June 8, 1721. His son William
removed to Rochester, Mass., about 17 U, and died previous to 17S0. lie had children,
William, Abigail, Margaret and Lydia, . Edgar, 1L Reed, Taunton, Mass.
ner, and though the northeast storms have beaten on _ it all that time, and in
y of those storms spray from the river has dashed upon it, still the shingles are
and likely to last for iifty years to come. It is as tight to-day as though the
jles had been put on within one month. — Newburypori Herald '.
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Dr. Samuel Law and his "Wife. — The New-England Weekly Journal for M.ty g
1727, contains the following :
" Groton (in Connecticut) April 30. Last Night Dr. Samuel Law (Aged about \~\
who had lived here for some time, but had his birth at Concord, and Married u Daugh-
ter of the late Rev. Mr. Michael Wigglesworth of Maiden Deceas'd, not being very well,
made up two Pills of Physick, which he had just receiv'd from Boston, lor himself \
and gave two of the same to a Woman in the House (who was likewise Indisposed)
they both went to their Beds as usual ; the "Woman waking before Morning and find,
ing her self very Sick, went up to Dr. Law to ask his Advice what to do, but found
him gasping for Breath, and he dy'd in a few Minutes; and the Woman her selfc La
like to dye also."
Dr. Samuel Lav/ was a son of John Law, of Concord, Mass., and was born in that
town May 23, 1G80. He is mentioned by the late Miss Caulkins in her History of
Norwich, Ct. (2d ed. p. 631), as a transient resident of Norwich, 1718-20. lie was
fined .for profane swearing, May 6, 1721. {Ibid. p. 278.)
His wife Martha, daughter of Rev. Michael Wigglesworth, was born at Maiden,
Mass., Dec. 21, 1G83. She is mentioned in her father's will, April 12, 1703, among his
married daughters, but neither the Christian name nor surname of her husband is there
given. In the will of her step-mother, Mrs. Sybil Wigglesworth, March 31, 1708, she
is called " Martha Wheeler." Alter a bequest of 10 shillings, this clause is added:
"To her son I have already given a silver spoon."
Dr. Samuel Law had two children, by his wife Martha, recorded at Stonington, Ct,
namely, Wigglesworth, born Feb. 1, 1716-17; and Martha, born Nov. 27, 1719, died
March 12, 1719-20. Mr. Trumbull, of Hartford, who has furnished the above extracts
from the Stonington records, writes thus of Dr. Law : " He was not, I think, a settled
inhabitant ; as I do not hud his name in any list of inhabitants made about that time.
I have somewhere a deposition made by him about 1718, respecting the accidental
death by drowning of a young woman of Stonington." Miss Caulkins wrote me, not
long before her death, that she found among her papers, with a copy of the above ex-
tract from the Stoningtoi! records tins entry: "Martha wife of Dr. Samuel Law died
the same year 1720 ; " but she could not give her authority with certainty.
Can any reader of the Register furnish me with any particulars concerning the first
husband of Martha Wigglesworth, or any other facts concerning her last husband, Dr.
Law? I am also desirous of obtaining information, of any kind, relative to her de-
scendants. J. W. Dean.
Androscoggin — Saco. Mr. Yetromile, in his History of "The Abnakis," 1866>
says, p. 24, that " Androscoggin means Andros coming. Andros is the name of a gov-
ernor of Maine ; coggin is an Indian word, and it means coming. Andros, or a family
of that name, must have settled near that river. The same river is also called Ammas-
coggin, and means fish coming in the spring." He says of Saco, "Its original name was
Almnchicoit, corrupted in Chacoit, and afterwards in Saco. It means the land of the
little dog. The river took its name from the Sagamore of the tribe of that name, who
was also called Almnchicois or Alnmchiquois, residing on the Saco river." No authori-
ties are cited, and it is doubted if any cajl be. 1818.
Thompson, Cogs'a-e'.l, Haines. — William Thompson, born about 1619, son of Doctor
Samuel Thompson of " Old England," was nephew to Mr. and Mrs. John Cogswell, sen-
ior, with whom he lived about sixteen years in boyhood and youth at Ipswich, Massa- - # 'J
chusetts. He visited " Old England" in the winter of 1676-7, where and when bis
father was ^ till living, and did well rumenrber his uncle and aunt Cogswell's " parlour table
in Old England" up to the time of their departure for JVe?oEngland in 1635. Un-
happily young William Thompson omits to name what would be of the greatest interest
for us to know, the town, parish, or place, where his father, Dr. Thompson, and his
"uncle and aunt Cogswell," and their families, used to gather around that festive
" parlour table in England," covered with the notable " turkie work carpet." But if
we can find in the parish register the record of the marriage of Thompson and Cogswell —
somewhere about the years 16L3 to 1621, we should look for it — and the records of
Thompson or Cogswell births, then beyond question we shall have taken a long step
towards the birth-place and home of Samuel Haines himself, for evidently they were all
of the same neighborhood. 1818.
Squampscct-Patent. — Will some correspondent favor the Register with a history
of "ye Patent of Squampscot" in Ntw- Hampshire, its origin, and who and whence
ere » Nath'l Gardner and Thos. Lake and Partners" — How early was Lake in N. E.
and what was his early history ? 1818.
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NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
NECROLOGY.
[Communicated by Key. Dours Clauke, D.D., Historiographer.]
Pease, Frederick Salmon, late of Albany, New-York, was born at Canaan, Conn.,
May 21, 1804, and died at his residence in the city of his adoption, on the 22d of
March, 1867, in the sixty-third year of his age. He was the eldest child of Salmon
Pease, by his wife, Matilda Huntington, who was a daughter of the late Dr. Thomas
Huntington, of Canaan, Connecticut. Rev. Calvin Pease, D.D., late President of the
Vermont University, and Lev. Aaron G. Pease, Superintendent of the State Reform
School at Waterbury, Vermont, were brothers of Frederick S. Pease. His father,
who, at the time his oldest child was born^ resided in Canaan, afterwards removed to
Charlotte, Vermont.
Like many others who have won themselves a name, Frederick had only a common
school education, but he improved his advantages so well that he laid broad and deep
a good foundation to build upon, and always delighted in the acquisition of knowledge.
His early life gave promise of future excellence, which was abundantly realized. The
amiable and studious youth became a worthy man, a useful and active member of
society, bearing his burdens cheerfully, and performing his duties faithfully.
In 1836, Sept. 10th, he became connected with the Albany Commercial Bank as a
clerk or accountant, and this relation was continued for more than thirty years, and
until his failing health warned him that very soon another must stand in his place.
His resignation was accepted Oct. 31, 1866. Of his fidelity in the discharge of his
doily duties, it need only be said, he was always at his post, and enjoyed the unlimited
Confidence of the directors and officers, and the esteem of all who knew him.
For several years his leisure hours were devoted to the task of collecting genealogical
facts relative to those bearing his family name. These he arranged with much, care,
and gave to the public in the pages of the New-England Historical and Genealogical
Register, for 1849. To this work his contributions were frequent, and he was among
the first to recognize the value of the Society under whose auspices it is published.
His name was enrolled as a corresponding member in 184S. While thus engaged, his
correspondence was very extensive, and he became well known to very many whom
he never personally met. V ears hence this arduous labor of his will continue to be
recognized as a work well and worthrly done ; and will serve to pass his name forward
to the grateful appreciation of others who may hereafter seek, like him, to rescue facts
from the oblivion that so speedily gathers around and conceals the things of the past.
September 18, 1832, he married Miss Julia Lawrence, daughter of Wiiliaiu Law-
rence, Esq., in whom he found not only a loving helpmeet, but a congenial companion,
sympathizing with his tastes, rilling his house with sunshine, and making his homo
the pleas mtest place on earth to him. Having no children of his own, his large heart
went for a after the young relatives, whom he delighted to take under his care and
educate and fit for the duties of life. Solitary enjoyment of the good things with which
God had favored him, was not to his taste. Many will ever bless his memory for the
affectionate kindness shown them hi their early years. His social qualities and kind
affections secured the strong attachment and ardent friendship of all who knew him
intimately, and were able to appreciate true dignity of mind and purity of heart.
The fatal disease winch finally released him from earthly cares and trials, first mani-
fested itself about four and a half years before his death. His long illness was endured
with almost unexampled patience and gentleness, and thoughtfulness towards others ;
and his temper was invariably cheerful and hopeful. His Christian courage never
forsook him, even when it became evident that his days were numbered. He became
exceedingly weak towards the last, and was unable to see many friends or to converse
much ; being troubled with shortness of breath, he could only speak a very few words
at a time. During the whole course of his illness, he was deeply sensible and appre-
ciative of all kindness shown him by his many friends, and especially of the untiring
devotion of his beloved wife, who never left him, and who omitted nothing in her care
which could soothe or relieve the suffering invalid. A friend who was admitted to his
room a day or two before his death, and when he was scarcely able to articulate a
whole sentence, asked him if any doubts troubled his mind ; he instantly replied,
M Not a doubt, not a doubt." lie could say no more, for breath failed him. His mind
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■was perfectly clear to the last, and he himself arranged all his worldly affairs with bin
accustomed calmness and precision.
Thus lived and died Frederick S. Pease, followed by kind, affectionate, and grateful
memories.
" Sure the last end
Of the good man is peace. Hovr calm his exit !
Niybt dews full nut more calmly on the ground,
Nor weary, worn-out tnsids expire so so;':."
Sewall, Rev. Samuel, Burlington, Mass. The Rev. Samuel Sewall was born in
Marblehead, Mass., June 1st, 1785, and died at Burlington, Feb. 18th, 13GS, in the
83d year of his age. Mr. Sewall descended from a very honorable ancestry. lie was
the eldest son and the first child of the Honorable Samuel Sewall, L.L.D., who, for
several years, was one of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of this common -
■wealth, and upon the death of Chief Justice Parsons "was appointed Chief Justice of
that Court. Chief Justice Sewall was the grandson of the Rev. Dr. Joseph Sewall,
■who for more than fifty years was pastor of the Old South Church in Boston. The j f
Rev. Dr. Joseph Sewall was the son of Hon. Samuel Sewall, who was born in Bishop
Stoke, Hants, Eng., March 28, 1652, and died in Boston, Jan. 1, 1729-30, in the 78th
year of his age. He also, for several years, was Chief Justice of this commonwealth.
This Chief Justice Sewall was the son of Henry Sewall, who was born in England,
removed to this country, and was one of the earliest settlers of Newbury, Mass. The
number of Judges, whom the family of Henry Sewall of Newbury, in its several
branches, has furnished to the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, and the number of
years they have occupied a seat on that bench, are probably without a parallel in any
other family in this country. Samuel, the eldest son of Henry, was appointed a Judge
of that Court at the time of its creation in 1692, Chief Justice in 1718, and resigned m
1728 ; and Samuel, great-grandson of Samuel, was appointed Judge in 1800, and Chief
Justice in 1814, the year of his death. Of the descendants of John Sewall, the second
son of Henry, David, a grandson of John, was appointed Judge in 1777, and tesigned
in 1790. Of the descendants of Stephen Sewall, the third son of Henry, Stephen the
son of Stephen was appointed Judge in 1739, Chief Justice in 1752, and died in 1760.
Thus, it appears, that since the establishment of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts 1
in 1692, a place among its Judges has been held 8-1 years, collectively, by four of the
descendants of the patriarch of Newbury, and that the office of Chief Justice has been
held by three of them collectively for the term of 18 years.
The Rev. Samuel Sewall, the subject of the present sketch, graduated at Cambridge
in the class of 1801. That class numbered 61, and all but five of them have deceased. *j j
Mr. Sewall studied Divinity at Cambridge, was ordained Deacon in the Episcopal
Church at New- York, and officiated in that church about one year. He finally re-
nounced his connection with that church, and was ordained pastor of the Congrega-
tional Church in Burlington, Mass., April 13th, IS 14. Dr. Henry Ware, Senior, J ]
preached the sermon ; Rev. Dr. Holmes, of Cambridge, made the ordaining prayer,
and Rev. President Kirkland gave the charge to the pastor. That was just previous to
the separation of the Trinitarian ministers and churches in this commonwealth from
the Unitarian ; and it may be proper to mention a fact, which occurred at Mr. Sewall' S
ordination, as it illustrates the manners and customs of that day. The council adopted
the rule, that, in the examination of the candidate, each member of the council might %1
ask the candidate three questions, provided they were approved by the council. The
Rev. Samuel Stearns, of Bedford, who was one of the tew Orthodox members of the
council, inquired if he might ask the candidate this question: "Do you believe that
the punishment of the wicked in the future world will continue as long as the happi-
ness of the righteous ? " And the council decided, that it was a question which was
not proper to be put ! Mr. Sewall left the Episcopal Church because he could not
adhere to the Thirty Nine Articles, and when he was ordained at Burlington his theo-
logical views were indefinite and undetermined, but during the latter half of his minis- J
try he became decidedly evangelical, and he always had a large share of that charity
for others which "hopeth all things."
It is an interesting fact, that Mr. Sewall lived and died in the parsonage which had
been occupied as such by his two predecessors, the Rev, Thomas Jones and the Rev.
John Marrett, and the entire ministry of these three men covered a period of more than i
107 years. It is another interesting fact, that Mr. Marrett married the daughter of his pre-
decessor, Mr. Jones, and that Mr. Sewall married the daughter of his predecessor, Mr.
Marrett. Another coincidence of interest is, that Mr. Marrett died on the same month
and the same day of the month as Father Sewall, namely, Feb. 18th, 1813.
Mr. Sewall was pastor of the church in Burlington twenty-eight years. He was
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dismissed from his pastoral charge in 1842. Since that time he supplied the church
in North VVoburn six years. He preached his last sermon in Carlisle, Aug. 11th, 1867,
and performed his last public service Dec. L9th, 18G7, at the ordination of his successor
in Burlington, Rev. Mr. Hudson, when he offered the ordaining prayer.
Mrs. Sewall died about eight years before her husoand. They bad three children, a
son and two daughters. The son, Samuel Sewall, and one of the daughters are married ;
sntl the son has two children, a son and a daughter.
Tather Sewall, as he has tor many years been deferentially called, was a gentleman
of the old school, of affable and accomplished manners, and was one of the few remain-
ing links which connected the active habits of the present generation with the quiet
habits of the past. He was a man of groat conscientiousness, and of remarkably
consistent deportment. He was distingui.-died as a scholar, especially in the ecclesi-
astical history of New-England, and his judgment upon any point in the polity of the
Congregational churches was entitled to great respect. He prepared and published in
the American Quarterly Register for 183y, 1840, and 1841, several articles relating to the
minsters and churches in the county of Middlesex, which indicate great breadth of
research and accuracy of statement.
But the most elaborate literary work of his life is a *' History of Woburn," which he
lived to complete, but did not live to see published. This work has recently been given
to the public; it will long remain a monument of indefatigable labor, and may be
depended on for its correctness, (See vol. xxi'i. p. 488, ante.)
Mr. Sewall was one of the earliest members of this Society, having been elected
June 12th, 1845.
Notes, Rev. George Rappall, D.D., of Cambridge, Mass., an honorary member of this
society, died in that city, June 3, 1868, aged 70. His earliest ancestor, of which I have
been able to obtain any authentic account, was William Noyes, -who was a clergyman
of Wc.^t Chaldington, Wiltshire, England, in 1602. Nathaniel Noyes, son of William,
was his successor in the ministry at West Chaldington, and married a sister of Robert
Parker. Nicholas Noyes, a brother of Nathaniel, was boim in 1614, removed to this
country, and settled in Newbury, Mass., 1635, and married Mary Cutting, of Newbury,
about 1640. Mather's Magnalia, Book iii. ch. 25, contains some notices of his family.
Cutting Noyes, son of Nicholas, was born Sept. 23, 1649 ; married Elizabeth Knight
in 1674 ; and died Oct. 25, 1734. Cutting Noyes, Jr., was born Jan. 2, 1677, and
married Elizabeth Toppan, Jan. 8, 1702. Jacob Noyes, son of Cutting, Jr., was born
in 1701 ; married Jane Titcomb, Nov. 2, 1726 ; and died Nov. 11, 1786. Joseph Noyes,
son of Jacob, was born July 4, 1786 ; and married Hannah Knapp. His son Nathaniel
was born Aug. 27, 1763 ; and died May 15, 1817. He married Mary Rappall. George
Rappull Noyes, the son of Nathaniel and the subject of this notice, was born in New-
buryport, Mass., March 6, 1798, and married Eliza Wheeler Buttrick, of Framinghara,
Mass., Mav 8, 1828. Their children are Marv Wheeler ; George Dana (H. C. 1851) ;
Stephen Buttrick (H. C. 1853 >; Charles (II. C. 1856) ; John Buttrick (H. C.185S);
Eliza Eothroo ; and Martha Willson ; of whom, Mary and Eliza are not living.
Prof. Noyes graduated at Harvard College, in the class of 1818, and at the Theologi-
cal School at Cambridge in 1822. He was tutor in the University from 1825 to 1827.
In Oct. 1827. he was settled as pastor of the Unitarian church in Brookfield, Mass.,
where he remained till Oct. 1834, when he was installed pastor of a church in Peters-
ham, Mass. In 1840, he was elected Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Dexter Lec-
turer on Biblical Literature, in the Theological Department of Harvard College. Ide
entered on the duties of that office in October of that year, where he remained till 'his
decease.
Prof. Noyes was distinguished for his literary attainments, more particularly in Bibli-
cal Hermeneutics. His publications were numerous, and they show him to have been
a man of remarkable assiduity and perseverance. He had the faculty of warmly attach-
ing his pupils to him, and commanded, in an unusual degree, their respect, by the
extent of his learning and the Krmness of his convictions of what he held to be truth.
The following i3 a list of his principal publications : —
An amended version of the Book of Job, with an Introduction, and notes chiefly explanatory:
Caribri.i^e. Hiilard & Brown. 1827. pp.116.
A second edition of the same, with corrections and additions (under the title of " A new
Translation of the Book of Job"). Boston: James Munroe & Co. 1S)8. pp. xxxv. 212.
A third and revised edition, issued by the same publishers, lSfil.
An edition of Job was also issued by the American Unitarian Association, in 1S01 (with
Eeeiesiu-tes and Canticles), carefully revised, and with additional notes.
A new Translation of tiie Book of Psalms, with an Introduction. Boston : Gray k Bowen.
1831. pp. xvai. 2:,2.
A second edition of the same. James Munroe & Co. 1816. pp. 3G7.
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A third edition of the same (with Proverbs), American Unitarian Association. IPC?.
A new Translation of the Hebrew Prophets, arrangedin chronological order. The tir.«t v< ' ;- ,
containing Joel, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah ami Micnh, was published in Boston, in IK\:>,, |JV < , .
Bowen, pp. 288. The second and third volumes, the former of 293 pages, containing N.u^.-.
Zephauiaii, liabakkuk, Obadiali, Jeremiah and Lamentations; and the latter (pp. 20o),'contuh. J
Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Zeebariuh, Jonah and Malachi., appeared from the press of .Juim's mJV,
roe & Co., Boston, in 1837;
A second edition of the same, with corrections and additions, by the same publishers, Is*}.
A third edition of the same, in two volumes, with a new introduction of xci. pages, was jrj^
lished by the Unitarian Association in 18GG.
A new Translation of the Proverbs, Ecelesmstes and the Canticles, with Introductions ;•.,.,;
Notes, chiefly explanatory, Boston: James Mivnroe & Co. 1846. pp.290.
An edition of the Proverbs was published with the Psalms, by the. American Unitarian As.-rKi>
tion, in 14567; and of Kcclesiastes and Canticles, with Job, in the same year.
A collection of "Theological Essays " (thirty in number, mostly from distinguished scholars of
England), with an Introduction, by Dr. Noyes, pp. xvii., was published by the American Units-
riau Association in l.s>6.
Besides these volumes, he was the author of numerous articles hi the Christian
Examiner. Among those which more particularly attracted the attention of interpreters
of the Scriptures, by their learning and ability, may be mentioned the following:—
A review of Ilengstenbenr's Christology of the. Old-Testament, and Commentaries upon the
Prophecies relating to the Messiah.— Christian Examiner, July, 1834, vol. xvi., p. 321.
Whether the Deity of the Messiah be a doctrine of the Old- testament.— Christian Examiiu:rt
Jan., 1835, vol. xix., p. 27-1.
The meaning of the title " Angel of Jehovah," as used in Scripture, being in continuation of
the article on the Deity of the .Messiah not a doctrine of the Old-Testament. — Christian Exarh-
iuer. May, 183<3, vol. xx., p. 207.
The li Angel of Jehovah," mentioned in the Old-Testament, not identical with the Messiah,
being the conclusion of the article en the Deity of the Messiah not a doctrine of the Old-Testa-
ment. Christian Examiner, July, 1830, vol. xx., pp. 329.
The Dudleian Lecture at Harvard University, on the " Validity of Congregational Ordination,"
was delivered by Dr. Noves in 183S.— Christian Examiner, Nov., 1838.
"Causes of the Decline of Interest in Critical Theology." An address before the Cambridge
Theological School, July 16th, 1847.— Christian Examiner, Nov., 1847.
The Apocalypse analysed and explained. — Christian Examiner, May, 1SG0.
Tracts issued by the American Unitarian Association, with the following titles : —
The Gospel exhibited in a Unitarian Minister's preaching.
Explanation of Isaiah ix. 6, and John ii.
Doctrine of Retribution.
Jesus Christ the Chief Corner Stone.
Remarks on the Book of Job.
A new translation of the New-Testament was published in August, 1863.
Dr. Noyes was elected a member of this Society November 9, 1861.
Allex, Rev. William, D.D., an honorary member of this society, died at North-
ampton, Mass., July 16, 1868, aged S4 years and 6 months. He -was the ninth of
twelve children of the Rev. Thomas Alien, the first pastor cf the Congregational Church
in Pittsfield, Mass., and was born in that town. Jan. 2, 1784. Rev. Thomas Allen
was a native of Northampton, graduated at Harvard College in 1762, and was pastor
of the church in Pittsfield, Mass., from April IS, 17G4, to Feb. 11, 1810, when he died,
aged 67 years. He was distinguished for energy of character and patriotism in the
revolutionary war, in which ho served as chaplain. Dr. Allen's mother was Elizabeth
Lee, a daughter of the Rev. Jonathan Lee, the first minister of Salisbury, Conn.,
who was a descendant, in the fifth generation, of Gov. Bradford of Plymouth. She
died March 31, 1830, aged 82 years. Her descent from Gov. Bradford was as follows:
1. His son, Major William Bradford. 2. Alice Bradford, married in 1674, Rev. Wra.
Adams, of Dedham. 3. Abie! Adams, married Rev. Joseph Metcalf, of Falmouth.
4. Elizabeth Metcalf, married Rev. Jonathan Lee. Dr. Allen graduated at Harvard
College in the class of 1812, which contained a large number of men who afterwards
became distinguished in public life. Only three of that class now survive. For a year
after his graduation, he taught a school in Brookline, Mass., and studied theology un-
der the direction of Rev. (afterwards Dr.) John Pierce, the distinguished genealogist,
and was licensed to preach by the Berkshire Association in 1S04. From 1805 to 1810,
he was connected with Harvard College as assistant librarian, and as regent. He was
the succes-or, in the latter office, of the Rev. William Ellery Charming,- D.D. It was
during this period that he prepared and published the first edition of his Biographical
Dictionary ; a work which has since been much enlarged and improved, and is justly
regarded, on both sides cf the Atlantic, as an invaluable contribution to American
literature. Three editions of this work have been published. The first contained
notices of 700 distinguished Americans, and the list of about 7000.
In October, IS 10, he was ordained Pastor of the First Church in Pittsfield, as the
successor of his father, who had died the same year. In 1812, he married Maria Malie-
ville, the only daughter cf President Wheelock, of Dartmouth College. In 1816, wnen
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Dartmouth College was changed by the legislature of New-Hampshire, under political
influences, into a University, Dr. Allen "was appointed to the Presidency, as successor
to his lather- in-law, Dr. Wheelock.. This office he held for three years, when the
Supreme Court of the United States rendered a decision which annihilated the Univer-
sity itself, and with it, of course, the office of President. Iu May, 1820, Dr. Allen was
chosen President of Bowdoin. College, as successor of the eminent Dr. Applet.on. His
relations to Bowdoin College were not always of the most pleasant character. The leg-
islature of Maine, passed several acts which virtually deprived him of his official con-
nexion with the College for about two years ; but the Supreme Court restored him to
his place, and he continued to discharge the duties of that office, with all fidelity, till, in
1839, he resigned the Presidential chair. He then removed to Northampton, and made
it the place of his residence till his decease.
Dr. Allen was actively interested in the leading benevolent enterprises of the day,
especially in the cause of Foreign Missions. He was a corporate member of the
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, and, at the time of his death,
he was the senior member of that body. He was an earnest advocate of peace, and
represented the American Peace Society, at the international peace congress which was
held at Paris in, 1819. He was warmly interested in the cause of human freedom, and
devoutly rejoiced at the overthrow of American slavery. He was a careful observer of
public affairs and political parties. For the last ten years of his life he had a constant
struggle with disease, which was doubtless induced by excessive mental labor. Though
living in expectation of sudden death,. he was sustained and animated by a serene and
steadfast faith in the atoning blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. That was
his only and all-sufficient hope of salvation.
Dr. Allen was a gentleman of the old school ; somewhat tall and massively built, and
would be noticed in any company, as a man of unusual dignity of manners.
Dr. Allen's first wife died at Brunswick, Me., in 1823, aged 40 years. His second
wife was Miss Sarah J. Breed, daughter of John Breed, Esq., of Norwich, Conn. She
died in 1848. He had eight children, all by his first marriage, seven of whom still
survive; namely, two sons, Rev. J. Wheelock Allen, of Brandon, Wisconsin, and
"William Alien, Esq., of Northampton ; also five daughters, cne of whom is the wife of
Rev. Henry B. Smith, D.D., Professor in the Union Theological Seminary, New York,
another the wife of Rev. Erastus Hopkins, of Northampton, and another the wife of
Rev. Charles Hammond, Principal of Monson Academy.
A Discourse, commemorative of the history of Dr. Allen, was delivered in the First
Congregational Church in Northampton, July 26th, 1868, by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, of
Albany, N. Y., which has been published.
The following is a list of Dr. Allen's publications:
Adventure iu Vermont, or the Story of Mr. Anderson : A Religious Tract, 1«08
American Biographical and Historical Dictionary, three editions, 1809
Account of the Separation in the Church of Pittslield, 1809
Election Sermon, Massachusetts, 1813
A Sermon on the Deatli of Fanny L. Fleury, wife of Thomas 3Ielville, Jr. 1814
A Sermon before two Charitable Societies in Williamstown, 1815
A Farewell Sermon at Pittsiield, 1817
Election Sermon, New- Hampshire, 1818
A Sermon at the Ordination of the Iter. Asa Cummings, North Yarmouth, *1821
A Sermon before the Maine Missionary Society, 1822
A Sermon at the Funeral of the Rev. Samuel Eaton, Harps-well, 1322
A Sermon at the Ordination of the Rev. Jacob C. Goss, Tops ham, 1824
"Value of the Bible : a Discourse before the Bible Society of Maine, 1826
Junius [Inmasked, 1828
A Lecture in the Chapel of Bowdoin College on the Doctrine of Universal Salvation, 1828
An Address on the Death of Nathan Smith, M.D. 1829
Ordination bv Elders Vindicated: Dudleiaii Lecture at Harvard University, 1820
Inaugural Address delivered iu 1820, and fen Annual Addresses to the Senior Classes
at Bowdoin College, and the Dudleian Lecture annexed. 1S3Q
A Sermon at the Installation of the Rev. Seneca White, Wise-asset, 1832
Freedom only by the Gospel : A Sermon at New Yoi-k, before the Board of Commis-
sioners for Foreign Missions, 1832
Congress of Nations : an Address before the Fhi Beta Kappa Society of Bowdoin
College (published in the Quarterly Observer), 13-13
Defensive War Vindicated in Controversy with Mr. Grimke (published in the Calu-
met), 1834
Psalms and Hymns, 1835
Designation of Time in Daniel and John, with "Remarks ou Professor Stuart (pub-
lished in the American Biblical Eepositorv), 1840
Christ Crucified : A Sermon at the installation of his Son, Rev. John Wheelock
Allen, at Wavland. Mass. 1841
A Poem at the Berkshire Jubilee, held at Pittsfieid. 1844
Report on Popery, accepted by the General Association of Massachusetts, I84i
Dr. Allen was elscted an honorary member of this Society, April 11, 1855.
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Smith, Gen. William Rudolph, of Wisconsin, was elected a corresponding mem;
ber of this Society March 16, 1855. He was born at "The Trappe,'' Montgomery
County, Pcnn., August 31, 17S7, and died at Quincy, 111., August 22, 186$, a:;, i
very nearly 81 years. He descended from very respectable ancestry. His grand-
father was the Rev. William Smith, D.D., who emigrated to this country in 1760,
He was bom in Scotland in 1726, was educated for the ministry of the Church of
England, received the degree of D.D. from the University of Oxford, and came to
America under the auspices, of the Archbishop of Canterbury, to promote the propaga-
tion of the gospel, lie settled first in New- York, and afterwards in Pennsylvania,
where, in 1 758, he married Rebecca Moore, one of the daughters of Col. William Moore,
of Moore Hall, Chester County, Pehn. Dr. Smith Had several sons and daughters.
His oldest son, William Moore Smith, the father of Gen. Smith, was born June 1, 1750.
He married Anne lludolph in 1786. She was of Swedish extraction. He was a law-
yer by profession. In the latter part of his life he was appointed General Agent for
Claimants under the provisions of the 6th Article of Jay's Treaty of 1794, and visited
England in 1803 in the execution of the duties of that office. His eldest son, William
Rudolph Smith, accompanied him as his private secretary.
In 1809, William Rudolph Smith married Eliza Anthony, of the Rhode Island family
of that name. She died in 1821. He also married in 1823, Mary Campbell Vandyke,
of the Delaware Vandyke family, and niece of Thomas Jefferson Campbell, member of
Congress from Tennessee, and clerk of the House of Representatives. Gen. Smith, has
held many offices, civil and military.
Gen. Smith from 1809 to 1859 'represented his County and District in the House of
Representatives and Senate of Pennsylvania — and held military offices, from Lieut, to
Brig. General.
In 1830. removed to Bedford County, Penn., and in 1836 was an Elector for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the U. S. for that State.
In 1837 was appointed to make a treaty with the Chippewa Indians, associated with
Gov. Henry Dodge, resulting in the purchase of territory, embracing the larger pait of
Minnesota.
In 1838, removed to Mineral Point, Wis. Elected Adjutant General, and served
until 1852. In IS 46 was Clerk of Legislative Council, and same year a member of the
1st Constitutional Convention.
In 1819 and 1850, was Secretary of Senate; 1854, elected Attorney General, and
served 1855 and 1856.
President of St? re Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1854-1860.
He was active and prominent in the masonic organization, and held the most im-
portant positions.
Gen. Smith was a gentleman of the old school, always wore his hair in a queue, and
was one of those men who every where command respect. He often said that he had
frequently seen Gen. Washington in Philadelphia. He had eight children living in
1855, but the particulars of their histories I have not been able to obtain.
Staples, Hon. William Read. The Hon. William Read Staples, of Providence, R.I.,
died in that city, Oct. 19th, 1868. aged 70 years. He was bor i in Providence, Oct.
10th, 1798. The family removed to Providence from Sudbury, Mass. In the fifteenth
year of his age, he entered Brown University, and graduated in 1817. Among the more
distinguished members of his class mny be mentioned the Hon. William Greene, the
Hon. Charles Jackson, the Rev. Dr. Henry Jackson, and the Rev. Elipha White. He
studied law with the Hon. Nathaniel Searle, and was admitted to the Bar, Sept. 21,
1819. In November, 1821, he married Rebecca M. Power, eldest daughter of Nicholas
and Anna (Marsh) Power, by whom he had two children, both of whom died young.
His wile died Sept. 14, 1825. In October, 1826, he married his second cousin, Eveline,
the only daughter of Levi and Susan (Howe) Eaton, of Eramingham, Mass., by whom
he had eleven children. His wife and six children survive him. The names of his
now living children are Henry, Rebecca, who married the Rev. Edward L. Drown, of
New-Haven, Conn.. William, Samuel, Levi and Charles.
In June, 1835, Mr. Staples was elected Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of
Rhode-Island, and in November. 1854, he was appointed Chief Justice of that Court.
On account of ill health he resigned that office March 7, 1856. His objection to capi-
tal punishment was so strong, that he would not allow himself to be a candidate for the
office of Chief Justice till the law, requiring such punishment, was repealed. In Janu-
ary, 1856, he was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the <l Rhode-Island Society for
the Encouragement of Domestic Industry," which position he held at the time of his
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death. In September, 1862, he received from Brown University the honorary degree
of Doctor of Laws.
Judge Staples was quite distinguished as an author. In 13-35 he wrote the Second
Volume of Collections of the Rhode Island Historical Society, entitled "Simplicity's
Defence against Seven Headed Policy. By Samuel Gorton. With notes explanatory of
the text, and Appendices containing original Documents referred to in the work." In
1843, the Fifth Volume of Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society, entitled
•» Annals of Providence from its first Settlement to the organization of the City govern-
ment in Jane, 1832.'' In 1815, " Documentary History of the Destruction of the
Gaspce, compiled for the Providence Journal." In 1817, "The Proceedings of the
First General Assembly for the Incorporation of Providence Plantations, and the code
of laws adopted by that Assembly in 1647." lix 1859, " A Collection of Forms — every
man his own conveyancer." For several of the last years of his life, Judge Staples was
engaged in writing a History of the State Convention of 1790, and left an unfinished
manuscript of nearly four hundred foolscap pages. This work was undertaken in
response to a resolution of the General Assembly, and it will probably be given to the
public.
As an antiqi^ary, Judge Staples has left behind him few if any equals in Rhode-
Island. His knowledge of the early history of that State was probably greater than
that of any living man. He was one of the founders of the Rhode-Island Historica
Society, and for many years he was its Librarian and Secretary. He was a Vice Presi-
dent of that Society at the time of his death.
As a jurist, Judge Staples was not, perhaps, so eminent for his legal attainments as
for his earnest desire to reach the actual truth of the case. He labored for a righteous
result, rather than for a verdict gained by sharp though legal practice, which settled
nothing, or decided a case wrongfully.
In his religious views, he sympathized with those entertained by the Society of
Friends, and this may account for his opposition to capital punishment. He professed
a firm, unwavering faith in the Redeemer of the world.
In his domestic relations, Judge Staples was an example of conjugal tenderness, and
of paternal anxiety for the highest welfare of his children.
In his personal appearance, he was one of the marked men of Providence. He was
tall, slightly bent, always neatly dressed in black, and his pale countenance was quite
likely to arrest the attention of the most careless passer by.
At the time of his death, the Par of Rhode-Island, the Society for the Encouragement
of Domestic Industry, and the Rhode Island Historical Society, with all which he had
been intimately connected, adopted resolutions, expressive of their high respect for his
character, and of the loss they had severally sustained by his departure.
Judge Staples was elected a corresponding member of this Society, April 10th, 1S46.
Hall, Dudley, Esq., who was made an honorary member of this Society, Jan.
14, 1847, died suddenly at Medford, the place of his residence, Nov. 3d, 1868. It
was the day of the recent general election. Though eighty-eight years of ace, he
appeared at the polls, deposited his vote, turned round and said, "This is the last
vote I shall ever throw," went immediately home, and in tl irty minutes after expired.
Truly, " in the midst of life we are in death."
Mr. Hall was bora in Medford, Get. 1, 17SS. His father was Benjamin Hall, Jr.,
and was born in Medford, August 9th, 1754. His mother was Lucy Dudley Tufts,
daughter of Dr. Simeon and Lucy Tufts. His grandfather was Benjamin Hall, d*nd
was born Jar;. 27, 1731. His «randmother was Hepzibah Jones, who was born in
Concord, Mass., May 6, 1734. Mr. Hall's great-grandfather was Andrew Hall, who
was born May 5th, 169S. His great-grandmother was Abigail Walker, who died
Aug. 26, 17N5, aged 83 years. His gr.-gr .-grandfather was John Hall, born Oct. 13th,
1660. His gr.-gr. -grandmother was Jemima Syll, of Cambridge, Mass., who died
Nov. 14, 1720. His gr. -gr.-gr. -grandfather was John Hall, of Concord, Mass., and he
married Elizabeth Green, of Cambridge, daughter of Percival and Ellen Green.
John Hall bought lands in Medford, June 27th, 1675, of Caleb Hobart, for 260
pounds, which he mortgaged back to Mr. Hobart, and the mortgage was redeemed
May 2d, '168 1. John Hall's mother was Mary Hall, of Cambridge. She 'had lauds
given her by that town in 1662, when she united with the church. Mary Hail had
seven children: John, Susanna, Stephen, William, Mary, Hannah and Lydia. The
name of her husband I have not been able to ascertain.
Dudley Hall's grandmother, on his mother's side, as has already been stated, was
Lucy Dudley, wife of Dr. Simeon Tufts, Jr., of Medford, who died Nov. 18th, 1768.
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Lucy Dudley was the daughter of William Dudley, who was the son of Gov. Joseph
Dudley, who was the sou of Gov. Thomas Dudley. He was also descended from
Gov. Dudley through his daughter, Mrs. Anne Bradstreet, the first female poet in
New-England (ante, vol. ix, p. 117).
Dudley Hall was married to Mary If. Fitch, and had two children, namely, Dudley
C. Hall, bom Sept. 29th, 1818 ; and Benjamin Hall, born March 9th, 1820, and died
December 21, 1820.
Mr. Hall's 2d wife was Ilepsa Jones. They were married March 12, 1821, and their
children were llepsu, Frederick Dudley, Lucy Ellen, George Dudley, Turrell Tufts,
Horace and Lucy.
By profession, Mr. Hall was a merchant, though he was largely engaged in building
cotton and woolen mills. He inherited and accumulated a large estate. He was chosen
to represent the town of Medford in the Legislature, and served from 1813 to 1815.
At one of tho*e elections he was elected by a unanimous vote. He was a Director of
the New-England Bank in this city from 1S36 to I860 — a period of 24 years. He re-
marked on the day of his death that he had voted every year for Governor for 68 years,
and that he had voted at every presidential election since 1800. He was favored
through his long life with remarkable health, often said that for many years he had
never had an ache or a pain, and until the last few years of his life he had never had
occasion to consult a physician.
He was a man of line personal appearance, of sound judgment, of genial and benevo-
lent spirit, a good neighbor and a faithful friend. In his sudden departure, Medford
has lost a highly valued citizen, and this Society a member who had a very decided
taste for historical researches. Mr, Hall was a member of the Unitarian Society in
Medford.
Mr. Hall inherited from Gov. Thomas Dudley's family a large number of valuable
pictures, some of which were painted by the first masters ; a large quantity of silver
bearing the coat of arms of the Dudley family ; Gov. Dudley's cradle, with the date
\ipon it, and numerous other ancient relies. He evened a farm in Medford of 100
acres, which has been held by the family for nearly, if not quite, 200 years.
Proceedings.
Boston, Wednesday, January 6, 1809, — The twenty-fourth annual meeting wag
held at the rooms of the society, No. 17 Bromtield street, at three o'clock, P.M.,
the president, the Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, in the chair. The record of the last
meeting was read and approved.
The Rev. Edmund F. Shifter, the corresponding secretary, reported that letters
accepting membership, had been received since the last meeting, from the following
fentlemen, namely : the Hon. William A. Buckingham, of Norwich, Ct. ; Mr, John
Marshall Brown, of Portland, Me.; the Rev. Pliny 11. White, of" Coventry, Vt. ;
Charles H. S. Davis, M.D., of Menden, Ct. ; George W. Avery, M.D., of New
Orleans, La.; John II. Wright, M.D., of Boston ; George Wm. Bond, Esq., of
"West-Rosbury ; Mr. A. B. Sliedcl, of Brookline, and Mr. Geo Lincoln, of Hinghani.
The Rev. Dorus Clarke, D.D., the historiographer, read biographical sketches of
three deceased members, namely : Usher Parsons, M.D., of Providence, R.I., a vice-
president of the society; and Messrs. George J. Fiske, of Boston, and George W.
Fahnestock, of Philadelphia, life members.
The librarian reported that during the last month 23 volumes and 24 painphlet3
had been presented to the society.
The board of directors nominated thirteen gentlemen as resident members, and
one as a corresponding member, who were elected.
In his annual report the corresponding secretary stated that eighty members had
been added to the society during the past year ; seventy-six of whom are resident,
and four are corresponding members ; he had received many communications from
persons desiring information on historical subjects, to all of which replies had been
sent, in most cases giving the needed information.
Wm. B. Towne, Esq., the treasurer, reported that the receipts of the contingent
fund, which embraced the admission fees and annual assessments of members, includ-
ing a small balance brought from last year's account, amounted to $025.50 ; that the
ordinary expenses of the society had been $854.28, leaving a balance in the treasury,
from this source, of $71.22 ; that the funds during the same period had been increased
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$759,40, principally by sums received for life-memberships' and the income of
investments belonging to permanent funds, and that the easb assets of the society
now amounted to £6,1:20.60.
The historiographer reported that seventeen members of the society had died dur-
ing the year ; neerological sketches of thirteen of them had been read at the meet-
ings, and three others were prepared. Two of the deceased members were vice-presi-
dents of the society, and others were gentlemen of distinction in their spheres of life.
Mr. William B. Trask, lace historiographer, laid read several biographical sketches of
deceased members during the year ; that one hundred and twenty-one of thc^i prepar-
ed by him have been printed in the Register, and fifteen others are partially prepared
and will probably be printed during the present year, in pursuance of the plan of the
society to publish biographical notices of ail deceased members.
John H. Sheppard, "Esq., the librarian, reported that the whole number of books
received by gilt since the last annual meeting, is 297. The number purchased dur-
ing the year is 53. The number of bound books belonging to the society at the
beginning of this period was 7,657. The whole number in the library at this time is
8,007 volumes. The number of pamphlets reported January I, 1868, was 23,7.T2,
The number received since that period is 1,173. The whole number now in the
library is 24.905. Several manuscripts, photographs and valuable newspapers have
been received during the year.
Mr. iSheopard made some appropriate remarks on retiring from the office of libra-
rian, which he had held since 1861, being a period of eight years, lie desired to
express his grateful sense of the kindness he had experienced from the members
of the society, and of the endearing friendships he had formed, the memory of
which in the future, wherever his lot might be cast, would be like an oasis in the
desert of life.
On motion of Dr. Winslow Lewis, it was
Resolved, — That the thanks of this society are hereby tendered to John II. Shep-
pard, Esq., for his faithful services as librarian of this society for a period of eight
years, and the assurance of our best wishes for his future health and happiness, and
we furthermore express our cordial hope, that he will still favor us with his vener-
able presence and valuable services.
Resohed, — That in consideration of his valuable services he be invited to use a
desk in the Library, so long as he may be pleased to do so.
Mr. William R. Deane, chairman of the committee on " Papers and Essays,"
reported, that on
Jan. 1, 1868.— The president, the Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, addressed the scciety
on its k' present needs and future work."
Feb. 5. — The Rev. Calvin E. Stowe, D.D., of Ilartford, Ct., read an interesting
and learned paper on the " Talmud,"
March 4. — The Rev. James 11. Means. A.M., of Dorchester, read a valuable paper
entitled the " First Home Missionary Society."
April 1. — The Rev. John A. Vinton, A.M., of Boston, read an essayonthe " Rev.
John Wheelwright and his times."
. May 6. — The Rev. Benjamin F. DeCos'ta, A.M., of New- York, read a critical,
historical paper on '; Ticonderoga."
July 1. — The Rev. F. W. Holland, A.M., of Rutland, Yt., read an interesting-
paper on the t; Rutland Insurrection."
Sept. 2. — The Rev. John A. Vinton, A.M., of this city, read a valuable paper
on the " Authenticity of the Wheelwright deed of 1629."
Oct. 7. — The Rev. Dr. Cornell, of this city, read " Notes on the character of Mr.
Matthew Newkirk, of Philadelphia, "a deceased member of this society.
Nov. 4. — John II. Sheppard, A.M., the librarian, read an interesting paper on his
" recent visit to localities of historical interest in England."
Dec. 2. — The Rev. William Chauncy Fowler, LL.D., of Durham, Conn., read a
valuable and instructive paper on " Local law in Connecticut historically consi-
dered."
Several of the foregoing papers have been, and others will be, published.
Mr. John Ward Dean, chairman of the publishing committee, reported that the
1 The payment of thirty dollars, in addition to his admission foe, will constitute a resident or
corresponding member of tlie society a life member, and entitle him, without further assess-
ments, to all the rights of a resident member.
For admission to the society the candidate must be recommended by a member in writing, be
approved by the board of directors, and voted in as a member at a regular meeting.
The fee for matriculation is hve dollars, ltesident membership "requires tlie'payment annu-
ally of three dollars.
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twenty-second volume of the New-England Historical and Genealogical 'Register1
Lad been completed since his last report was made, and that one number of the tweji-
ty-third volume had been issued. Col. Albert II. iloyt, a member of the publish-
ing committee, has edited the Inst and will edit the current volume, lie ha*
performed his task with singular euro and ability.
The Register lias been found a valuable auxiliary to the society in its endeavors to
" collect, preserve and disseminate the local and general, history of New-England
families;" and to "rescue from oblivion the decaying records" of our country.
Every day makes more apparent the importance of a publication, like this, to glean
in the neglected fields of historical research. It has been well said by a member of
this society that, " History is made up of the deeds of individuals, and sometimes
the best insight into the motives and consequences of those deeds is gained from the
humblest narratives."
Some additions have been made to the subscription list, during the year, chiefly
through the efforts of the committee appointed last winter and of the members of the
Register Club who have been active in presenting its claims to persons of antiquarian
tastes, yet the list is still small ; and the publication would entail a heavy expense
upon the society if the editor and treasurer did not contribute their services gratui-
tously. The latter gentleman has made a careful estimate of the cost of the edition
printed, and has ascertained that if those concerned in the publication of the Register
were adequately paid tor services now rendered gratuitously, each volume would
cost more than double the price now charged to its subscribers. His estimate does
not include the labor of contributors who communicate articles to the work, all of
which are furnished without compensation, and many of which are the result of
years of research.
The other publications of the society during the past year have been the annual
address of the president, the Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, and the commemorative ad-
dress of the Rev. Elias Nason, A.M., on the late Hon. John A. Andrew, who died
while holding the olbce of president of this society. That of Col. Wilder has been
distributed in pamphlet form to all life and resident members, and has also been
printed in the Register. The address of the Rev. Mr. Mason was printed, by sub-
scription, in the same elegant style in which the Shakspeare Tercentenary and the
Eulogy on Everett appeared. It is a worthy tribute to the memory of one, whom
not only our society, but the nation, mourns.
The Hon. Geo. W . Messinger, in behalf of the trustees of the Towne Memorial fund,
reported that the income has accumulated during the past year, and that the fund
now amounts to $1,423.82. Tins fund was originally a gift of $1000, from Mr.
Wei. B. Towne, the treasurer, which sum was to be placed in the hands of trustees,
the principal and the interest to be kept separate and apart from the other receipts
of the society, and the income to be devoted to the publication of a memorial volume
of deceased members whenever the society should deem it expedient.
Mr. Frederic Kidder, one of the trustees of the Bund fund, reported that there
was on hand §228.53, derived from the sale of Bond's History of Watertown.2
Mr. Towne. the chairman of the trustees of the Barstow fund, reported that 382
volumes had been bound from the income of this fund during the past year, leaving-
£75.96 of the income unexpended. This fund consists of $1000, given to the society
in 1862-3 by the late John Barstow, Esq., of Providence, R. I., then a vice-president
of the society for that State, the income of which is devoted to the binding of books.
1 The New-England Historical and Genealogical itKoisxFr. is published quarterly
at the rooms of the society, 17 Bromiiekl Street. Each number is embellished with oue or more
steel portrait-?, and contains at least 'X pu^'s, Sv-o. ; making a yearly volume of between 100 and
500 passes. Each volume contains a carefully prepared index. Subscription, $:J.OO per year.
Tho^o who wish to encourage the work will please address William B. Towne, Esq., Treasurer.
2 This fund consi-a.- of the proceeds from the -ale of Bond's, Genealogies and History of IVater-
fown, the balance of the edition of which, in sheets, was bequeathed by the author to the society
(lieyister, xi£l. ^74; xrv. I—:;; and cover Oct. ISo'D). The money received from the sales is to he
invested, and the income used for the purchase of local histories and genealogies. The book is a
thick octavo, of 100-1 closely printed pages, with portraits and maps, besides the historical mat-
ter, which is interesting and valuable, there are gcnealogh s of a great number of families. The
following are some of the larger geuealogies ; Allen. Barnard, Bemis, Bigelow. Briscoe, Bond,
Bowman, Boylston, Bridge, Browne. Chester, Child, Coolid<je (Wigglesworth), Cutler, Cutting,
Dix, Easter brook, Eddy, Eyre, Fiske, Fhigg. Fuller, Goddard, Goidstone, (Jove, Hagar, Ham-
mond, Harrington, Harris, Hastings, Hoar. Hal, Laid. Hyde, Jenni.son, Jones, Kimball, Law-
rence, Learned, Livermore, Mason; Mixter, Morse, Xorcros.s, Oldham, Park, Parkhurst, I'eirce,
Phillips (White, Abbott, Jeweit. Spuoiu-r, Tiiliu^luist, -Quincy, appendices to Phillips), .-.ulf.m-
stall, Sanderson, ranger, Sherman, Smith, Spring. Stearns (Stone. Talbot, Bellows, johnsoa,
Rediugtun, Sparhawk, ■ Neweomb, Pratt;, stone, Stratum, Tarbeil, Thornton, Upiauu, Warren,
Yv'tllin^tun, White, \\ liitmore, Whitney, VYiuttemore, Woodward and Wyruua,
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C. "VY. Tattle, Esq., chairman of the committee appointed at the' last annual
meeting of" this society to devise measures for extending the circulation of the Regis-
ter, reported that, in the opinion of the committee, the most feasible plan for
securing a wider circulation, as well as a more permanent one, is to cause the Regis*
ter to be taken by all the members of the society; and that the committee recom-
mend that all members of this society be requested to subscribe for the Register ;
that the annual assessment on members hereafter elected, be fiye dollars, and that
such new members be entitled to the Register.
William II. Whitmorc, A.M., chairman of the standing committee on heraldry,
reported that, during the past year, various matters have been referred to it by the
committee of publication, which have been carefully considered. It has been
thought advisable to keep the Register free from all erroneous or" doubtful claims to
coats-of-arms, so far as the editorial responsibility extends ; and hence this com-
mittee has been invited to examine the engravings and descriptions before the} were
published. It is with pleasure that we add that our genealogists are much more
careful in claiming coats-of-arms for American families than heretofore.
During 1808, as for three years previously, the committee has published the
Heraldic^ Journal , and has thus contributed to the purposes of the society. Owing
to the pressure of other duties the members of the committee are now obliged to
cease publishing this Journal, but if the standing committee be continued, oppor-
tunities will doubtless be found to print communications in the Register.
During the past year, also, the subject of American heraldry has been brought
before Congress, by a proposition to tax all use of coats-of-arms. Feeling that tax-
ation was in a measure a recognition of such arms, one member of this committee
prepared a statement in which it was urged that no hasty legislation should take
place. This document has been circulated in pamphlet form, and it has also been
reprinted in the Register. It seems by no means clear, that our Government had
best interfere in regard to the use of coat-armor, but certainly it ought not to give
its sanction to an indiscriminate appropriation of English coats-of-arms.
In closing this brief report, the committee would state that the subject of American
heraldry has attracted considerable attention in England. The recent works on
heraldry, such as Boutell's and Cussans', have conceded that our rules are well-
founded, and our proofs of authenticity satisfactory. To those who remember the
tone of English critics, up to a recent date, this recognition will be an evidence of
the strength of our case. Believing that a careful examination of early examples of
the use of coat-armor in New-England will prove of the greatest service to the
genealogist, we would urge the members of the society to send us information as to
all the armorial seals, inscriptions or paintings, which they may see.
The Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, A.M., chairman of the nominating committee, re-
ported a list of candidates for officers the ensuing year, all of whom "were unani-
mously elected. The names of the officers for 1869 will be found on the last page of
this number,1
On the announcement of the re-election of the president, he proceeded to deliver
the address which is printed in the preceding pages. At its close the Rev. Mr. Slaf-
ter offered the following resolution :
Resolved, — That a committee be appointed to consist of eleven members, of which the
president of this society shall be the chairman, to be denominated the building com-
mittee, whose duty it shall be to take immediate measures for procuring the means,
and for the purchase or erection of a building suited to oar present and prospective
wants, with power to fill vacancies and to add to their number, if at any time they
shall deem it expedient, and report their doings to the society.
This committee consisted of the Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, the Hon. George B.
Upton, Winslow Lewis. M.D.. Gen. Wm. Sutton, j VI. Denman Ross, Esq., Charles
0. Whitmore, Esq., Wm. li. Towne, Esq., Nathaniel Whiting, Esq., the Hon. Ed-
ward S. To bey, the Hon. George 0. Richardson, and the Hon. Otis Noreross.
l Besides the directors in the list of officers above referred to, the board consists of the follow-
ing directors ex-ojjicio .■ namely, the president (the lion. Marshall P. Wilder, of Dorchester);
the past presidents (the* Kev. Joseph R. Felt, LL.I.)., of Salem, the Hon. William Whiting, A.M.,
of Eoxbury, Samuel G. Drake, A. 31. . of Boston, Col. Ahaon D. Hodges, ofRoxbury, and Winslow
Lewis, A.M., M.D., of Boston); the secretaries (the Kev. Edmund F. Slafter, A.M., and Ed-
ward S. Lfciud, Jr., A.M., both of Boston); the treasurer (William B. Tonne, Es-p, ot Brookline);
tiie historiographer (the Rev. Doras < !:iike,l.».iJ , of Walt ham); the librarian (Mr. Wm. J. Foley,
of Boston); the chairmen of the several standing committees (Mr. John Ward Dean, of Bos-
ton, Henry Edwards, Esq., of Boston, Jeremiah Colburn, Esq., of Boston, Mr. William Reed
Deane, of IJrookline, and William If. Whitmore, A.M., of Boston); by virtue of form* r services,
Mr. Frederic; Kidder, the iiev. Caleb Davis Sradlee, A.M., the lion, John W. Messiuger, John
H, Shcppard, A.M., and Joseph Calmer, M.JD., ail of Boston.
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A vote of thanks was then tendered to the president for his valuable address, and
a copy was requested fur publication. It was also voted that the proceedings of
this meeting be published, with the address, in pamphlet form, and a copy thereof
furnished to the members of the society. Wm. B. Towne, Esq., Col. A. H. Hove,
Frederic Deane Allen, Alvah A. Barrage, and Robert M. Bailey, Esqrs., were ap-
pointed a committee to carry into effect this vote.
The society then took up the report of the committee upon the proposed amend-
ments to the constitution, which had received the written recommendation of live
members of the society, and had been sent with the notifications of the annual meet-
ing to all life and resident members.
On motion of .Mr. S.l'after it was ordered that when this meeting adjourn it be to
"Wednesday, January 20th, at 3 o'clock, A.M., to which time the further considera-
tion of this subject be postponed. The committee of revision was requested to sub-
mit at that meeting printed copies of the By-Laws.
Boston, Wednesday, January 20. — An adjourned meeting was held for the pur-
pose of acting upon the proposed amendments to the Constitution. The Rev. Dorus
Clarke, D.D., was called to the chair, .and Mr. Harry H. Edes was chosen secretary
pro tempore.
The committee for revision submitted in print the Constitution with proposed
amendments, and likewise By-Laws of the Society. A portion of the amendments
proposed was adopted, and action upon the remainder was postponed, and the meet-
ing was adjourned to the second Wednesday in February.
Boston, February 3. — A stated meeting was held at 3 o'clock, P.M. Winslow
Lewis, M.D., was called to the chair, in the absence of the president, and William
II. Whitmore, A.M., was appointed secretary pro tempore.
The Rev. Mr. Slafter, the corresponding secretary, reported that letters accepting
membership had been received from the following gentlemen, viz. : as resident mem-
bers, the Hon. John R. Bartlett, of Providence, II. I. ; the Hon. Ira Perley, of Con-
cord, N. II. ; A[r. Edward T. Barker, of Charlestown ; E. W. .Blatchford, Esq., of
Chicago. III. : the Rev. David G. Haskins, A.M., and David G. Haskins, Jr., A.B.,
both of Cambridge ; and Messrs. Edward I. Dale, X. II. Daniels, Amos B. Otis and
Arthur F. Towne, of Boston. As corresponding members, Messrs. Elihu 0. Ly-
man, of Mulberry-Corners, Ohio, and Jonathan Tenney, A.M., of Albany, N. Y.
Mr. William J. Foley, the librarian, reported the donation of six volumes, forty-
One pamphlets, and a large number of newspapers, since the annual meeting.
The Rev. Dorus Clarke, D.D. , the historiographer, read biographical sketches of
Map William Rogers, of Hyde-Park, a resident member, and John W. "Warren,
M.D., of Boston, a life member.
The Board of Directors nominated fourteen gentlemen as resident members, and
one as a corresponding member, who were elected.
Abner C. Goodell, Jr., A.M., of Salem, read a paper on the history of psalmody
and hymnody in New-England, including some notices of the hymn writers in Europe
during the early period of our history. During the Reformation Luther and Huss
were among the most famous composers. He traced the prog -ess of the introduction
of the present style of hymns in its gradual development, fron, the earliest use of the
book of Psalms which were first metrically translated in Germany, though it was
reserved to France to bring psalm-singing into universal fashion — both the nobility
and common people eagerly studying and rapidly learning these early versifications.
Persecutions followed, however, and a few years later the Psalms were rendered into
English verse.
The version of the Psalms by Sternhold and Hopkins, in the middle of the six-
teenth century, was passed in review tiil the time of the improved version of Tate and
Brady, wliich was substituted by the Church of England in 169G — the former ver-
sion never being a favorite with high churchmen. """The version of William Barton
was approved by many members of the Westminster Assembly, and recognized by
Parliament in 1645, To illustrate one of the improvements made by Barton, Mr.
Goodell gave an extract of the same verse as rendered by the hrst and last named.
(Ps. 78, v. 46.) Sternhold and Hopkins have : —
" Nor tww lie did commit their fruits
unto the caterpillar,
And all tho labor of hi- hands
he gave t'o the grasshopper,"
Barton has it : —
He let the caterpillar eat
the fruit of all their soil,
And e;ave their labor's hopeful sweat
to be the locudt'd spoil*''
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Thirty editions of Stemhold and Hopkins were published between 1G01 and 1650.
Tate and Brady succeeded iu 1G(J6. The congregations in Plymouth and Salem were,
while these changes were goimx on in England, adhering exclusively to the version
of Amsworth.
The Bay Psalm-Book was prepared by the " Apostle to the Indians," Rev. John
Eliot, Rev. Thos. Welde of Roxbury and Rev. Richard Mather of Dorchester. Presi-
dent Dunster of Harvard College, and Mr. Richard Lyon, revised this version, which
continued in use in New-England for more than a century. Sir Richard Blackmore
was the last of the leading versifiers, when the Psalms were considered the only
legitimate subjects of sacred song.
_ Watts's hymns appeared in 1706, and all his earlier verses were collected and pub-
lished under the title of Horse Lyricae in 1700. These were read aud admired on
both sides of the Atlantic.
New-England had many admirers of the English hymn writers and paraphrasists
just mentioned, and produced many original pieces in the same vein. Two attempts
were made to improve the psalmody ; ttie first by Rev. John Barnard, of Marble-
head, in 1752, and the second by Rev. Thomas Prince, of Boston, Rev. Mr. Barn-
ard was settled at Marblehead in 1702. When he first went to Marblehead there
was not a regular carpenter, mason, tailor or batcher in town. Lie encouraged them
all to settle there, and started the fishing trade very successfully.
Mr. Goodell referred to Mother, Colman, Walton, and Mather Byles as being in-
strumental in adopting Watts's Imitations, lie also referred to Mather Byles 's
Psalm to be sung at Sea, travestied by Joseph Green, a contemporary wit and poet.
Although secular hymns had been sung occasionally in Boston from as early as
1738, the innovation was far from general. The psalmody of Watts was generally
introduced before the Revolution. William Billings, the music teacher, was the in-
timate friend of Samuel Adams, the patriot, who was also a great singer. The 137th
Psalm was put into political paraphrase, and sung by them.
Mr. Goodell spoke of Doddridge, the Wesleys, especially of Charles Wesley, one
of the foremost of religious lyricists, Mrs. Barbauld, Cowper, Ann Steele, Joel Bar-
low, Timothy D wight, Dr. Bentiey and others.
The last twenty years hove been more productive of purely devotional hymn? than
the same period in any former time ; and they have also witnessed the revival of
many ancient hymns. Some of these modern gems of sacred song, in our literature,
are gratifying indications of what may be expected in this branch of worship at no
distant day.
A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Goodell for his valuable paper, and a copy
requested for the archives of the society.
Boston, Wednesday, February 10. — An adjourned meeting was held at 3 o'clock,
P.M. The Rev. D'orus Clarke;, D-D., in the chair. Bradford Kingman, Esq., was
chosen secretary pro tempore.
The remaining amendments to the Constitution were acted upon ; and a commit-
tee consisting of Messrs. John Ward Dean, Frederic Kidder, the Rev. Dorus Clarke,
D.D., the Rev. Edmund F. Shifter, and William 15. Towne, Esq., was appointed to
engross the Constitution. The meeting was adjourned, for further action upon the
subject, to Tuesday, March 2, at half past 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Boston, Tuesday, March 2.— An adjourned meeting was held at half past 3, P.M.,
at the Society's Rooms. The Rev. Dr. Clarke in the chair; Mr. William Reed
Deane was chosen secretary pro tempore.
The Rev. Mr. Slafter, in behalf of the committee on engrossment, made a report ;
and the Constitution as engrossed was unanimously adopted. The meeting was then
dissolved.
Boston, Wednesday, 'March 3. — A stated meeting was held at the rooms of the
society, 17 Broinfield Street, at 3 o'clock, P.M. The president, the Hon. Mar-
shall P. Wilder, in the chair. Col. Albert II. Hoyt was chosen secretary protempore.
•The Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, the corresponding secretary, reported letters accept-
ing membership from the following gentlemen, namely : as an honorary member,
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, of Washington ; — as resident members, the Rev. Carlos Slaf-
ter, A.M., -of Dedhara ; Arthur Livermore, Esq., of Lowell ; the Rev. Eugene Vet-
romile, of Bangor, Me. ; Mr. E. P. Cutler, Jr., of Charlestown ; Francis M. Weld,
Esq., the Hon. Stephen N. Stoekvell, H. Burr Crandall, Esq., and Mr. Frank W.
Reynolds, of Boston.
Mr. Wm. J. Foley, the librarian, reported that the donations during the last month
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had boon fifteen volumes and twenty-three pamphlets, a manuscript copy of L. J,
Haddock's journal in the old French war; also a manuscript by Miss Harriet A.
Bainbridge of London, containing notices of foreign celebrities lately deceased.
The historiographer read biographical notices of the following named decent]
members: Gen. William Rudolph Smith, of Quincy, 111. ; the Rev. John Qrr, of
Melrose, Mass. ; Paul Willard, Esq., and the lion. Thomas M. Hayes, of Boston.
The board of directors nominated seventeen gentlemen as resident members, \vh >
were unanimously elected.
The president gave an interesting account of his late tour to the south as far a.s
Jacksonville, East-Florida.
An able paper was read by the Rev. William Mountford, of Boston, " on Modern
Rome and what it suggests to an American."
A vote of thanks was tendered to the Hon. Mr. Wilder and the Rev. Mr. Mount-
ford for their valuable papers, and copies were requested for the archives of the
society.
On motion, a committee of three was chosen to revise the By-Laws, namely : the
Rev. Edmund F. Slafter, Col. Albert If. Hoyt, and William B. Towne, Esq.
DEDICATION OF A SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.
Wevmouil!, Mass. — On the 4th of July, 1803, a monument erected in the ceme-
tery at North- Weymouth, under the direction of a committee of citizens of that
vicinage, but at the expense of the town, was dedicated with appropriate and inte-
resting ceremonies ; the following account of which, we have condensed from tho
Weymouth Weekly Gazette: —
At 9.30, A.M. the profession vac formed under the marshalship of Col. James L.
Bates, assisted by aids, Cape. C. W. Hastings, Capt. Wallace Sampson, C'apt. F. B.
Pratt, Capt. Andrew J. Garey, Capt. Clinton Humphrey. Lieut. John II. Whelan,
and Mr. Eliot Vining ; Maj. E. C. Pierce commanding the veterans; and moved in
the following order : Detachment of police ; escort ; Old-Colony encampment of
Knights Templar in full regalia, with Stetson's Weymouth Band; veterans of the
late war; Post 40 G. A. R. ; lie. ion- Guard Associates ; Selectmen, Monument Com-
mittee and orator of the day ; widows and children of deceased soldiers in carriages ;
sis veterans of the war of 19 12 ; Orphans' Hope and Delta Lodges F. and A. M. ;
Crescent Lodge I. 0. of 0. F. : Union Lodge of Good-Templars : Mechanics' Tem-
ple of Honor, with a delegation from Naiad Temple of Boston, 1 10 in number, ac-
companied by the Quincy Brass Band ; Speedwell, Friendship and Phoenix Divi-
sions S. of T. ; Fire Department; scholars of North-Weymouth Schools; Eaet-
Weyraouth Zouaves, and citizens generally following in carriages, the whole making
a column nearly half a mile in length.
The young Zouaves of East-We\ mouth were commanded b; Capt. Wm. Chamber-
lin Peare, with J. Daley as 1st Lieut. ; E. French, 2d Lieut. ; J. Sidaway, Orderly,
and 20 privates. Union Engine Co. turned out 43 members in uniform (including
delegations from the Niagara and Vulture of Quincy).
< The exercises, under the direction of E. S. Reals, Esq., president of the day, con-
sisted of a prayer by Rev. Mr. Morrison; music by the bard ; the singing of an
original hymn composed by F. M. Adlington , reading the report of the committee
by Gen. Pratt, chairman; acceptance of the monument by James Humphrey,
Esq., chairman of the board of selectmen, on behalf of the town ; prayer by Rev!
J. Emery; a repast ; oration by Hon. Geo. B. Loring; odes, written and delivered
by Samuel Webb, Esq., and addresses by the Rev. Messrs. Waldron, Morrison and
Cole, and by Messrs. W. R. Emerson, C. Q. Tirrell, Samuel Webb, and E. S. Reals.
For the use of the excellent wood-cut of the monument we are indebted to Mr.
John J. Loud, of Weymouth. It is a graceful structure of Quincy granite, from
the works of Mr. E. 0. Sargent, at Quincy-Neck, and rises in a tapering column
to a height of twenty-live feet, resting on a granite base. The pedestal is an
ornamented cube, on the four sides of which are affixed marble tablets, shield
shaped, whereon are the names, ages, time and manner of death of the ninety-
nine heroes who gave their lives to their country. Midway, the monumental
shaft is ornamented on the east arid west sides with shields, on the northerly side
the letters U. S. in monogram, and on the southerly side a wreath. On the northerly
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face of the pedestal is this inscription, "Weymouth to her heroes;" and directly
beneath, chiselled in the marble, the names of members of Company H, 35th regi-
ment. The base of the pedestal bears the date of the erection of the monument.
A
On the southern tablet are the names of those who served in various other regiments.
On the base the years marking the duration of the rebellion-— 1601 to 1805. On the
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easterly tablet are the names of those belonging to the artillery and cavalry service.
The tablet on the westerly side bears the names of members of Co. H, 12th regimuut
Mass. Vols.
The tablets contain the following
(;
LISTS OF THE DEAD.
MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY AND CAVALRY REGIMENTS.
Killed in Battte.
E. L. Jovee, 1st Heavy Art., Co. M, Jane 16, 1834* age 28 years— W. L. Biirrell,. 1st Hen.
vy Art., Co. M, June 22, 1864, age 29 years—Thomas Cahill, 4th Cav., Co. K, Feb. 10, 1861,
age 21 years— E. S. Williams, 4th Cav., Co. B, Aug. 17, 1864, age 22 years — Henry F. Iteu-
nard, 3d Cav., Sept. 19, 1864, age 21 years.
Died of Wounds.
L. P. Littlefield, 1st Heavy Art., Co. K, May 27. 1864, age 43 years— G. W. Bicknell, 1st
Heavy Art., Co. F, June 3, 1864, age 22 years— G. F. Willett, 4th Cav., Co. B, Dec. IS, 1864,
age 42 years— J. Q. Pratt, 4th Cav., Co. B, April 14, 1865, age 18 years.
Died in Rebel Prisons.
N. S. Jackson, 1st Heavy Art., Co. K, July 16, 1861, age 31 years— P. J. Fearlmr, 1st Hea-
vy Art., Co. F, July 24, 1864, age 29 vears— P. Frahcr, 2d Art., Co. I), Nov. 9, 1864, age 21
years— Henry Hewitt, 4th Cav., Co. B, Oct. 9, 1864, age 23 years— D. E. Louney, 63d N. Y.
Inf., Co. E, Dec. 3, 1SG3, age 36 years.
Died of Disease.
J. G. Jones. 1st Heavy Art., Co. M, Aug." 28, 1863, age 17 years— L. V. Bourne, 2d Art.,
Co. 11, Nov. 3, 1864, age 21 years— 1. J. Totman, 2d Heavy Art., Co. C, May 14, I860, age
19 years — L. F. Pratt, 4th Heavy Art., Co. G, March 5, 1865, age 29 years — J.G. Raymond,
4tirc.iv., Co.D, May 27, 1861, age 18 years— F. A. Futtiiiow, 4th Cav., Co. E, July 25, 1864,
age 18 years— W. A. Holbrook, 4th Cav., Co. E, Awr. 25, 1364, age 21 years— P. Cotter, 4th
Cav., Co. G, Nov. 28, 1864, age 19 years— J. H. Day. 6th Bat., Oct. 15, 1S63, age 23 years—
S. Thompson, 16th Bat., Feb. 1.3, 1865, age 81 years.
35th mass, infantry reglviext, co. H.
Killed in Battle.
D. TV. Cushing, Sept. 17, 1862, age 31 years—William Pike, Sept. 17, 1862, age 25 years—
W. W. Smith, Sept. 17. 1862, age 24 years— Daniel Lainson, Dec. 13, 1862, age 30 years—
L. T. Holmes, May IS, 1864, age 28 years— J. Q. Hunt, July 30, 1864, age 23 years— Leon-
ard Pratt, July 30, 1864, age 28 years. .
Died of Wounds.
C. H. Bobbins, Sept. 27, 1S62, nge 23 years— N. F. Winslow, Jan. 25, 1863, age 22 vears—
S. P. Willis, July 17, 1868, age 40 years— II. S. Hollis, Aug. 19, 1S63, age 41 years.
Died in Rebel Prison.
C. A. Crocker, Sept. 30, 1S64, age 20 years.
Died of Disease.
James Rowe, Jan. 7, 1863. age 44 years— C. B. Blancbard, Jan. 20, 1863, age 24 years—
C. E. Gannett, July 5, l^Gl, age 23 years— John Davis. Aug. 22, 1863, aire 24 years— James
Pratt, Aug. 24, 1863, age 40 years— Henry Ritchie, Sept. 1, 1863, age 37 vcars— N. Torrev,
Sept. 19, 1863, age 57 years— Aug. E. Orcutt, Dee. 12, 1863, age 17 rears— J. Smith, Jr., June
25, 1864, aue 23 years— F. T. Bicknell, April 6, 1865, age 24 vears— F. J. Gammons, April 7,
1865, age 20 years— Co. D, Z. Damon, March 5, 1863, age 17 vears— U. S. Navy, Ira W.
Bragg, Surgeon, Oct. 21, 1864, age 31 years.
12th MASS. INFANTRY REG11JENT, CO. H.
Killed in Battle.
J. G. Slattery, Aug. 23, 1862, age 19 years— J. H. Blackman, Dec. 13, 18^2, age 20 vears—
Henrv Sweares, Dee. 13. 186*2, age 22 vears— G. W. Vininff, July 1,1863, age 22 years—
Lt. F. Thomas, July 1, 1863. age 22 years— G. F. Lewis, July 3, 1863, age 25 vears— J. L.
Deshon, May 6, LS84, age 29 years— Josiah Thompson, Jr., May 8, 1864, age" 22 years—
Lt. D. B. Burred, May 25, 1864, age 38 years.
Died in Rebel Prisons.
Lorenzo Torrev, April 5. 1861, age 29 years— C. E. Cushing, June 12, 1884, age 21 years—
N. W. Thayer, Nov. 3, 1861, age 32 years.
Died of Disease.
G. O. Orcntt, Nov/24, 1833, age 26 years— C. A. Pope, Nov. 30, 1363, age 23 years— S. L.
French, Jan. 24, 1861, age 32 yearo— D. F. Rogers, March 21, 1365, age 28 years.
1869.]
Marriages and Deaths.
229
Killed in Battle.
Co. B, H. G. Lathrop, Aug, 30. 1S62, age 20 rears— Co. C, F. E. Coolidge., Aug. 30, 1S62,
age 22 years— Co. B, T. B. Cushlng, Sept. 17, 1S62, age 24 years— Co. D, J. Lajoie, Sept. 17,
1862, age 23 years — Co. A, Cornelius Hcaley, Dee. 13, 1862, age 30 years.
Died of Wounds.
Co. C, 3. Q. Whitmarsh, Sept. 18, 1862, age 30 years— Co. F, George Walker, Sept. 24,'
1862, age 20 years— ItSth Inf., Co. D, D. Shehan, July 4, 1S63, age 20 years.
MASS. INFANTRY REGIMENTS.
Killed in Battle.
. D. McAuiirfe, 9th Inf., Co. I, Sect. 39, 1864, age 27 rears— B. F. Foss, 11th Inf., Co. F,
July 21, 1861, age 31 years— E. Crocker, 11th Inf., Co. F, July 21, 1861, age 34 years—
R. L. Torrey, 11th Inf., Co. B, Aug. 29, 1862, age 27 years— E. F. Trufant, 11th Inf., Co. F,
Julr 2, 1S63, acre 25 rears— Vv'. I. Lothrop, 13th Inf.", Co. F, Am?. 30, 1862, a^e 25 rears —
W. H. Baker, loth Inf., Co. IT, Aug. 30, 1862, age 20 years— J. T. Dame, 32-1 Inf.; Co. F,
June 3, 1864, ace 33 vears— -W. A. Lewis, 3Sth Inf., Co. 13, June 14, 1863, age 3-3 years—
O. S. Blauchard, o8rh inf., Co. G, May 6, 1864, age 41 years.
-G. A. Carter, 24th. Mass.
Died of Wounds.
C. L. Richards ISth Inf., Co H, May 20, 1864, age 21 years
Co. G, Sept; 29, 1864, age 43 years.
Died of Disease.
Geo. Starbuck, 2d Inf., Co. I, Feb. 24, 1SS3, a<re 24 vears— Ed. \T. Hall, 7th Inf., Co. F,
Oct. 16, 1S62, ace 24 years—W. S. Adlington, Ilth Inf., Co. F, Dee. 7, 1861, ace 29 vears—
G. IT. Coolidge, 11th Inf., Co. K, Jan. 10, lS62,age 23 vears— G. I?,. Healer, 13th Inf., Co. C,
Dec. 5, 1862, age 26 years— S. A. McAlister, IGth Inf./ Co. G, March 1, 1863, ace 33 rears—
D. H. Hersev, 18th Inf., Co. K, Nov. 12, 1862, ace 22 years— C. C. Pcrico, 30th Inf., Co.
H, Aug. 30, 1862, age 34 rears— D. I). Hersev, 32d Inf., Co. F, Oct. 15, 1862, a.ce 33 years—
F. Tirrell, 32d Tnf.. Co. F. Aug. 28, 1363, ace 20 vears— E. B. Chessman, 32d Inf., Co. II,
Dec. 27, 1863, ace 34 years— E. Prouty, 39th Inf., Co. G, Dec. 9, 1864, age 27 years— O. B.
Stackpole, 421 Inf., Co. A, Aug. 23, 1.863, age 30 years— L. M. Hamilton, 56th Inf., Co. C»
Feb. 26, 1866. age 29 ) cars.
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIAGES.
Goltv^Eaton. — In Cambridge. Oct. 7,
1SG3, at Christ Church, bv the Rev.
Dr. Hoppin, Rev. VV . J. Gold, of Dun-
das, Min., and Miss Kate D., daughter
of John Eaton, of C.
Towne= Harris. — In Lexingon, Oct. 3,
1868, b " Rev. Henry A. Wescott, Jo-
seph \( . Towne, of Chicago, 111., and
Martha A., daughter of Henry Harris,
Esq., of L.
Wavmouth — Hyde. — In St. Peter's
Church, Cambridgeport, Nov. 10, 1868,
by Rev. Mr. Chase, George Waymouth
and Helen S. Hyde.
Wellington == Appleton. — In Cam-
bridge, Oct., 1808, at Prospect Street
church, by Kev. Mr. Twining, E. Sev-
erns Wellington and [I. Eleanor, young-
est daughter of Dr. John Appleton, all
of Cambridge.
DEATHS.
IjENEdict, Deacon Gould, in Clinton,
county oi Oneida, N. Y. , August 7,
1868, aged '62 years, 6 months and 3
days. He was the son of Dea. Isaac
Vol. XXIII. 20
Benedict, of New-Canaan, Conn., and
grandson of Dea. Nathaniel, of Nor-
walk, Ct., who was descended from
Thomas Benedict, who came from Not-
tinghamshire, England, to Massachu-
setts in 1638, and who finally settled,
with his family, in Norwalk in 1665,
and was the ancestor of nearly all the
Benedicts in this country.
The father, grandfather and great-
grandfather of Dea. Gould, each died
in their ninetieth year. His direct an-
cestors for over one hundred and forty
years held the office of Dea eon in the
church of Norwalk, while he and his
father held that office over seventy
years. Dea. Benedict was one of the
earlier settlers of Clinton, removing
therein 1798-, when nearly all that
county was a wilderness. His journey
between Schenectady and Clinton was
made on horseback. During his resi-
dence there, of nearly seventy years,
he contributed much to the growth and
prosperity of the town, and his influ-
ence, both on the church and commu-
nity, was that of " a good man."
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Deaths.
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Bridgham, Mr. Jonathan, in Dorchester,
Feb. 25, aged 91 years, 1 mo. 27 days.
He was the oldest member of the
Masonic body in that town, having
joined the Union Lodge in 1803, sixty-
five years a, no. A large procession fol-
lowed the remains to the old North
Cemetery, accompanied by the derma-
nia Band.
Oolcurn, Oliver, in Leominster, Mass.,
Oct. 15, 1868, aged G9;
Deane, Mrs. Annie Williams, in Free-
town, Mass., July 25, 1868, aged 78
years. She was a member of the Tri-
nitarian Congregational Church 41
years, under the care of Rev. Enoch
Sanford from 1826 to 1S30, the second
church at Dorchester, under Rev. John
Codman, from 1830 to 185-1, and Shaw-
mut church, Boston, Rev. E. B. Wells,
till her death. She was horn in Taun-
ton Jane 16, 1790, and was daughter
of Col. Gideon Williams and wife An-
na Burt, and granddaughter of Samuel
Williams and wife Bathsheba Godfrey.
Col. Williams, her father, took a con-
spicuous part in quelling the insurrec-
tion and [>utting down tiie Shays men
who appeared in arms on Taunton
green, to prevent the sitting of the
county court in 1780. She was a sister
of Eiiphalet Williams, formerly a mer-
chant in Boston, and member of the
city government. She was united in mar-
riage March 2, 1817, with Nebemiah
Washburn Deane, of Raynham, son of
Job Deane and wife Sarah Gushee,
grandson of Josiah Deane and wife
Jane Washburn, and great-grandson
of Thomas Deane and wife Mary
Kingsiey.
Ferxald, Benjamin C, in Portland, Me.,
Nov. 12, 1868, aged 07 — a highly es-
teemed and faithful teacher of youth.
Fuller, William A., inco. of Ontario, X.
Y., Nov. 10, 1863, aged 61 years, 2 mos.
and 8 days. He had been justice of
the peace thirty-eight consecutive yrs. ;
associate justice of the county court,
and had held various other offices of
trust. He was son of Noah and Lois
(Spooner) Fuller. Noah was born in
North Adams, Ms. ; removed to Onta-
rio, N. Y. ; was in service during the
war of 1812-15, and had command of a
rifle company, lie died in 1^25. lie
was grandson of Thomas Fuller, who
resided at North Adams ; owned a
forge, and was engaged in the manu-
facture of iron many years ; and re-
moved to Macedon, N. Y., where he
died about 1820.
Lois, the wife of Noah Fuller, was
born , 1779: died Nov. 2, 1811 ;
was daughter of JEleazer and Mehituble
(Allen) Spooner, of Oakham, Maw. ;
granddaughter of Benjamin and Sarah
(Cusimian) Spooner, of Dartmouth,
Ms. ; gr. -granddaughter of John and
Rosamond (Hammond) Spooner. ,,;
Dartmouth ; gr.-gr. -granddaughter ut'
John Spooner, ot Dartmouth ; and <jw-
irr.-gr. -granddaughter of William an}
Elizabeth (Partridge) Spooner, who
was of Plymouth 1637, and subsecpaent-
ly of Dartmouth, where he died 1681.
T. S.
Herrick, Mrs. Mary, wife of Hon. Ben-
jamin J. Herrick, and daughter of the
late Nathaniel Conant, Esq., in Alfred,
Me., Nov. 30, 1868, aged 69 years, 15
days.
Ore, Rev. John, in Melrose, Mass., of
paralysis, Jan. 25, 1869, aged 55 year-.
lie was a son of the late Hon. Benjamin
Orr, of Brunswick, Me., and fur more
than twenty years pastor of the Con-
gregational Church in Alfred, Me.
Shepard, Rev. George Chaniplain, D.D.,
of Boston, Mass., died in Amherst,
Mass.. aged 60 years.
Dr. Shepard was born in Little
Com p ton, R. L, Feb. 7, 1802. He was
the son of the Rev. Mase Shepard, who
for more than thirty-three years was
the faithful and beloved pastor of the
Congregational Church in that town.
Having pursued a course of prepara-
tory study under the instruction of his
father, and at the grammar school of
Brown University, Tn 1820 he entered
that institution. At the expiration of
his first college year he removed his
connection to the new college at Am-
herst, and there graduated in 1824.
Among his classmates were, his brother
Prof. Charles VY. Shepard, LL.D., of
Amherst College ; Prof. Bela B. Ed-
wards, of Andover Theological Semina-
ry ; and Prof. George Shepard, D.D.,of
Bangor Theological Seminary.
After leaving college, Dr. S. for
nearly two years studied theology in
Hartford, Ct. under the direction of
Bishop Brownell, by whom he was or-
dained Deacon, August 3, 1826. The
same year he began the labors cf the
Christian ministry in Hebron, Ct.,and
the following spring was advanced to
the Christian priesthood, and chosen
Hector of St. Peter's Church in that
town. Nov. 1, 1829, he accepted the
Rectorship of Christ Church, Stratford,
Ct., dear to churchmen by its associa-
tions with the Rev. Samuel Johnson,
D.I). At Easter, 1839, in accordance
with medical advice he resigned the
Rectorship and embarked for Europe.
_ On returning from a second exten-
sive foreign tour, his health was so lax
1869.]
Deaths.
231
. restored as to enable him to under-
take again the toils of the ministry.
In October, 1S43, he became the Hec-
tor of St. John's Church, Jamaica
Plain, and continued in that relation
until compelled by ill health to resign,
Aug. 24, 1845. In 1843, he received
from his Anna Mater the degree of
Doctor of Divinity. . lie never after
took charge of a parish, but continued
to perform, so far as health would allow,
the offices of the Christian ministry.
His performances were always listened
to with marked interest and respect. His
style of writing and delivery was anima-
ted. -He possessed unusual conversa-
tional powers. These, joined with hia
impressive figure, his lino face, and ge-
nial manners, threw an uncommon
charm around him, as a preacher, a
friend, a companion. He married May
24, 18-27, Sally Inuian, only child of Dr.
Thomas Kast, an eminent physician
of Boston.
The paternal ancestors of Dr. Shep-
ard in this country were :
I. Thomas Shepard, b. about 1632,
resided in Maiden, Men ford, Charles-
town and Milton, and died Sept. 29,
1719. in 87th year. He m, Nov. 19,
1658, Hannah, dau. of Thomas and
Elizabeth (Wilder) Ensign of Scituate.
IT. Jacob Shepard, resided in Med-
ford and Foxboro', and died about 1717.
Hem. Nov. 22, 1099, Mercy, dau. of
Dr. John and Elizabeth (Hagborne)
Chickering, of Charles town.
III. Thomas Shepard, b. March 24,
1706. resided in Norton, and d. Oct. 19,
1774, aged 68. He ni. June 5, 1735,
Content, dau. of Cornelius and Mehi-
table ( Walker) White, of Taunton.
IV. Rev. Mase Shepard, b. May 28,
1759, grad. Dartmouth College 1785,
was pastor of the Congregational
Church in Little Coinpton, it. 12, from
Sept. 19, 1787, till his death, Feb. 11,
1821. He in. July 0, 1788, Deborah,
dau. of John and Hannah (Upham)
Haskins, of Boston.
Spooner, Samuel A., in Albany, N. Y.,
Nov. 1, 1863, aged 58 years, Minos,
and 7 days. He married Jan. 1, 1835,
Margaret Shuter, daughter of John
and Joanna (Salisbury; Shuter, born
Sept. 2, 1820."
Samuel A. was a son of Daniel and
Lucy (Wilder) Spooner, of Heath, Ms.,
grandson olShearjashuh and Susannah
(Whipple) Spooner, of Heath; gr.-
grandson of Daniel and Elizabeth
(Buggies) Spooner, of Petersham, Ms.
Daniel S. lived to the age of 101 years ;
his wife was a daughter of Benja-
min and Elizabeth Eugirles, of Roches-
ter, Ms. ; gr.-gr. -grandson of Samuel
and Experience (Wing) Spooner, of
Dartmouth, Ms. Experience, the wife
of Samuel S., was a daughter of Daniel
and Hannah (Swift) Wing, of Sand-
wich ; gr. -gr.-gr. -grandson of William
and Hannah (Pratt) Spooner, of Ply-
mouth and Dartmouth. William S.
was in Plymouth as early as 1637 ; his
wife was a daughter of Joshua and
Bathsheba Pratt. t. s.
Stearns, Hon, Edwin, Middletown,Conn,,
Sept. 4th, 1S67, aged 63.
Mr. Stearns was born May 22, 1804,
in Lexington, Mass., where his earliest
years were passed. He was the son of
Samuel Stearns, of that town, who died
.Tune 13, 1805 ; and grandson of Samuel
Stearns, of Waltham. When about six-
teen years of age he came to Boston, to
acquire a knowledge of business of Mr.
William Barry, on Washington St. He
early fanned habits of sobriety, indus-
try, and exactness in financial matters,
and these habits he retained to the close
of life.
At different times he had the control-
ling charge of places of business, and
performed his duties with the utmost
faithfulness. In 1825 or 1S2G, at the
age of about 21. years, he went to Mid-
dletown, Conn., to enter the military
school of Oapt. Partridge, hut, having
a stronger inclination for mercantile life,
established himself there iu business.
There he was early esteemed for his
fidelity, ability, uprightness and enter-
prise, and his business was a perfect suc-
cess. April 17, IS 28, he was married to
Miss Maria Brewer, of Middletosvn, b.
Jane 27, 1809.
Mr. Stearns achieved a wide and last-
ing reputation as a merchant, manufac-
turer, and politician, leading a life of
integrity and usefulness, without the
taint of hypocrisy or deceit.
He was a genial companion, a warm-
hearted friend, a lover of social inter-
course ; " given to hospitality." Having
resided in Middletown more than forty
years, he was prominently identified
with the interests and welfare of that
city, and his talents and character render
his death a great public loss. Its an-
nouncement was received with sincere
and general sorrow.
Mr. Stearns was a strong, ardent, ac-
tive, uncompromising democrat; un-
swerving in devotion to his party. Being
upright and consistent he commanded
the instinctive admiration of all parties;
was popular with his own ; and was
honored with various offices of trust.
He was a member of the House of Bep-
232
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[April,
rescntatiros from his town, and of the
Senate from his district.
In 1852 he was elected treasurer of
the State, and reelected the following
year. The duties of this office he dis-
charged with marked ability, having the
satisfaction, when lie retired in 18-54, of
seeing the State, for the first time for
many years, free from debt and with a
surplus in the treasury,
lie also held other offices, such as
Bank-Commissioner, State-Prison Di-
rector, and Governor's Aid, in all of
which he served the State faithfully and
well. In addition to his other acquire-
ments, Mr. Stearns was a terse and vig-
orous writer. In his later years, having
retired from business, and his mind being
so constituted that it must be active, he
devoted much of his time to literary
labor.
Some of his productions were exten-
sively read and quoted, particularly the
report written by him in 18-50, on the
abolition of capital punishment. He was,
that year, chairman of a joint select com-
mittee of the legislature on that subject,
and in compliance with a vote of both
Houses, prepared and presented this re-
port, which was printed and widely cir-
culated. It has been considered doubt-
ful whether there is anywhere in litera-
ture stronger arguments, or more cogent
reasoning tor the abolition of the death
penalty than in this report.
Mr. Stearns was an active and accurate
historical and genealogical student ; was
a subscriber to the Register from its
beginning; and has left a iar^e amount
of valuable manuscript, relating to many
families ; among which are " Memoirs of
the Russell family," descendants of Wil-
liam Russell, of New-Haven; "The
Sour.hmayd family," descendants of Wil-
liam Southmayd; "The Hurlburt fam-
ily." and others.
*He was one of those men who make
an idelible impression for good on the
times in which they live, and will be long
remembered as possessing those virtues
and traits of character which honor and
adorn humanity.
Mi. Stearns leaves a widow and two
sons: William Samuel, born June 9,
1833, and George Frederick, born Oct.
9, 1838.
His funeral was attended at the church
of the Holy-Trinity. Among the large
concourse of friends present were Gov.
English, Ex-Gov. Seymour, Hon. Sam-
uel Arnold, Judge Waldo, Bishop
Williams and Rev. Dr. DcKovcn offici-
ated.
Talbot* lion. Micah J., in East Machias,
Me., Jan. 17, 1869, aged 80 years. He
was for several years a member of both
branches of the Legislature, and also
of the Governor's Council.
Thornton-, Thomas Gilbert, in Madison,
Wisconsin, Nov. 4, 1868, at the resi-
dence of his brother, Col. Charles Cutis
Gookin Thornton. He was the third
son of James Brown Thornton, and
grandson of Thomas Gilbert Thornton,
of Saco, Me., where he was born, Aug.
£5, 1823. Fitted for college at Thorn-
ton Academy in his native town, he
graduated at Bowdoin College in 1844.
He practised law in Biddelbrd, county
of York, till the fall of 18.54, when he
went to Kansas territory, and actively
participated in the early decisive move-
ments which made Kansas a free State.
Mr. Thornton was President of the
Senate of the first Free State Legisla-
ture ; but these matters belong to the
province of history, to be written when
deeds and characters can be handled
dispassionately and truthfully.
The action of the Ear on the decease
of Mr. Thornton furnishes a fitting and
official tribute to his memory. At a
Session of the District Court for the
county of Shawnee, Kansas, held on the
12th of Jan., 1869, on motion of John
Martin, Esq. , resolutions were adopted
and, by order of the court, spread upon
the journals, in which the most excel-
lent public and private character of
Mr. Thornton was tenderly and elo-
quently sketched.
Mr. Thornton was of the family of
the Rev. Thomas Thornton, 1607-1700,
of Yarmouth, Mass., who, with Mor-
ton, of Charlestown , Oxenbridge, of
Boston, Walley, of Barnstable, Lee, of
Bristol, and other ministers, found re-
fuge in New-England after the re-estab-
lishment of Episcopacy in England,
166-3. His progenitor, Thomas Gilbert,
son of Jonathan Gilbert, Marshall of
Connecticut Colony, was Vice- Admiral
of the expedition against Canada un-
der Sir William Phips in 1690.
His mother, "a lady distinguished
alike for the graces of literature, a
rich poetic fancy, kindly affections and
scriptural piety,'' was daughter of the
Hon. Daniel Gookin, county of Rock-
ingham, New Hampshire. He was of
good old colonial stock ; as Cotton, Jor-
dan, Cogswell, Tyng, Morton, Hutch-
inson, Eoxwell, Downing, Lake, Wain-
wright, Goodyear, Dudley, Shanleigh,
Win » ate,
Bonython, Win-
throp, Cutfcs, Bradstreet, and others.
Thornton, Henry, of Oak HiLl,Scarboi*o\
Me,, youngest eon of James Brown
Thornton, at the residence of his bro-
ther, Col. Thornton, in Madison, Wis,,
1869.]
Book Notic
es.
February SI, 1869. lie was born in
Bickleford, Me., Aug. 8, 1832, studied
theology with his brother, the Key.
James Brown Thornton, Jr., but re-
linquishing his design for the ministry,
devoted himself to his father's inter-
ests, to agricultural pursuits, and the
duties and pleasures of country life.
He hod a keen relish for the beauties
and delights of the sea-shore, which he
had in perfection at Oak Hill.
His reverence for the Holy Scrip-
tures, and fidelity to their teachings,
gave a daily beauty to his life ; a strong
common sense, a genial temper, an
innate love of truth in every tiling, and
a generous regard for the happiness of
others, endeared him to all ; a warm .
and decided interest in the affairs
of religion, the church, the Sunday
school, and the prayer meeting, his
unseen charities and benevolence -to the
poor — all this gave, in the popular re-
gard, a nobility to the tall, muscular,
erect, manly form, and tine expressive
face of Henry Thornton, and marked
him as a Christian gentleman.
In Memoriam of these two of his
sons, Mr. Thornton has given two
thousand dollars to the Maine Mission-
ary Society.
Trumbull, George A., Esq., in Worces-
ter, Mass., Aug., 1868, aired 77 years.
At one time he was one of the proprie-
tors and publishers of the Massachu-
setts Spy. Subsequently he was cashier
of the Central Bank, and still later
cr nier of the Citizens' Bank, of Wor-
cester.
Wellman-, James, in Salem, March 3, a>t.
86. He was born in Lyndeboro', N. H.
Feb. 25, 1783, and was a descendant from
Thomas1 Weihuan, w ho settled in Lynn
as early as 16-10, through Abraham,2
Abraham.3 Abraham,4 Jacob,5 and Ja-
cob,13 his lather. 1 le resided for 50 years
in Farmington , Me. , and for the last live
years in Salem, with his son-in-law, S.
F. Kogers, Esq.. His father, Jacob
Weihnan, was in the battle of Bunker
Hill, under Gen. Stark, with the troops
from New Hampshire, and he himself
took part in the war of 1812. He has
been a member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church since 1805, and his voice
was often heard in prayer and exhor-
tation, in the corderence meetings of
his church, down to the very close, of
his life. In 1867, he published a gene-
alogy of the Wellman family. His
remains were taken to Maine for inter-
ment.
Wells. Mrs. Anna Maria, widow of the
late Thomas Wells,. in Boston, Pec. 10,
1868, aged 73. She was the daughter
of Benjamin and Mary (Ingersoilj Fos-
ter, and a half sister of the iate Mrs.
Frances Sargent Osgood, the poet. —
(See Booh of the Lockes,p. 130.) Both
herself and her husband were well
known as writers of poetry. Mr. Wells
was al^o the author of Letters on
Palestine. Their son, William Vinceut
Wells, is the author of a memoir of
his great-grandfather, Gov. Samuel
Adams, of revolutionary fame, and
other works.
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BOOK NOTICES.
Provincial Papers. Documents and Records relating- to the Province
of New-Hampshire, from the Earliest Period of her Settlement :
1623—1686. Published by authority of the Legislature of New-
Hampshire. "Volume I. Compiled and Edited by Nathaniel Bouton,
D.D., Corresponding Secretary of the New-Hampshire Historical
Society. Concord: George E. Jenks, State Printer. 1867. Pp. xi.
and 629. 8vo.
Provincial Papers. Documents and Records relating to the Province
of New-Hampshire, from 1686 to 1722 : Being Part I. of Papers re-
lating to that Period. Published by authority of the Legislature of
New-Hampshire. Volume II. Compiled and Edited by Natuaxtsl
Boutox, D.D., Corresponding Secretary of the New-Hampshire His-
torical Society. Manchester: John B. Clarke, State Printer. 18G8.
Pp. vi. and 761.
On the 6th of July, 1866, the Governor of New-Hampshire approved a joint res
ution of the legislature, which authorized and empowered him, with the advice ar
consent of the Council, to appoint some suitable person " to collect, arrange, tra:
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nd
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scribe, and superintend the publication of such portions of the early State and I v. •
vincial Rocords and other State-Papers of New-Hampshire as the Governor mny
deem proper," &c. tinder this resolution, the Governor and Council selected ti..
Rev. Dr. Bouton, who has been closely identified with the New-Hampshire Ilistorii-nl
Society, for many years —rendering in various ways gratuitous. and valuable service
to the cause of historial research. The results of his labors, thus far, under tins
commission, as shown in these two large volumes, justify the wisdom of their choice,
The State of New-Hampshire has no original records for the period between 1(J:J3
and 1631, and only a very few relating to the period between 1631 and 1686. Duritur
the usurpation of the jurisdiction of New- Hampshire by Massachusetts, i. e. from
1641 and 1670, almost all the original papers are to be found, of course, on the ft! >
of Massachusetts. A documentary history, therefore, of the province of New-
Hampshire, for the time covered by these volumes, 1623-1722, would be far from
complete or satisfactory, had the compiler limited his matter to the few, meogre,
original records at his disposal. Very wisely, as we think, Dr. Bouton has gathered
in from different sources all accessible and trustworthy records and papers, and given
us in chronological order the basis and material of the, yet unwritten, history of the
province, for the first seventy years of its political existences. Whatever he had at
home worthy of publication, and whatever he could find in the records, published or
unpublished, of Massachusetts, Connecticut, or New-York, he has used, and the
result is a collection of extremely valuable matter, some portions of which were never
before printed; such as the earliest laws of the province (vol. ii. pp. 382-408,
444-451), and the celebrated trial, Allen versus Waldron, in which was involved
the title of all the lands in the province (vol. ii. pp. 514-562) : and some papers
which do not appear to have been known even to Dr. Belknap.
In editing these papers Dr. Bouton has kept in mind the judicious rule that origi-
nal papers should be re-produced verbatim, literatim, ct punctuatim. His departures
from this rule have been so slight as not to affect the integrity of the papers. Here-
after, we presume, he will not take the trouble to supply even punctuation.
Where the papers wer.j printed from copies previously made, for the use of the
State, from originals in the tiles of other States, or from documentary histories of
those States, the copies have been carefully compared with the originals, and revised
wherever any variations were found. We may therefore presume that we have
here as faithful a transcript of original records as can be found in any documentary
history.
The chief general confents of Vol. I. are : — Ancient Grants, &c. ; Capt. John Ma-
son's Will; the Wheelwright Deed ; Original Province Papers, 1631-1650; Miscella-
neous, Historical items ; Facts relating to the early Settlements — Portsmouth, Dover,
Exeter and Hampton, 1631-1641; Documents and Records relating to New-Hamp-
shire, 1641-1680; Papers relating to the visit of the King's Commissioners ; Docu-
ments relating to Indian Troubles ; Names of Deputies from New-Hampshire to the
General Court of Massachusetts; Commission of President John Cutt ; Province,
Capital, Criminal and General Laws ; Addresses of the President and Council to the
King, &c; Province Rates. &c; Commission of Gov. Craniield ; Instructions to, and
Province Laws under, Cranfield ; Affairs of the Province under Cranfield's Adminis-
tration ; Petition of the Inhn bitants against Robert Mason ; Walter Banfoot, Deputy
Gov.; Letters from John Hogkius, Indian Sachem ; Joseph Dudley's Administra-
tion as President of New-England. Of Vol. II. : — Commission and Administration
of Sir John Andres ; Unsettled state of the Province, 1689-1692; Wars with the
Indians, 1687-1690 ; Commission and instructions to Gov. Samuel Allen ; Admin-
istration of Lt. Gov. Usher. 1692-1696; 4' Minutes of Council;' 1692-1696, relating
to the Custom-house, Gnat Island, New-Castle, Indian Treaty of 1693, Massacre at
Oyster River, and to Kingston ; Records of Council, 1696-1723, relating to the
Assoeiation to stand by the Protestant Succession ; Commission of Lt. Gov. Partridge ;
Gov. Allen's assuming the Government ; the Eastern Indians. 1698 ; Commission of
the Earl of Bellemont; Treaty with Algiers; Bellemont Papers; Commission of
Gov. Dudley, 1702 ; Commission of Lt. Gov. Usher, 1703 ; Province Seal ; Privateer-
ing ; Instructions to Gov. Dudley ; Joseph Smith of Hampton ; New, Province Seal ;
Expedition against Canada, 1711 ; Capt. Thomas Baker, 1712; Treaty of Utrecht ;
Charles Story ; Lt. Gov. Vaughan ; The Town of Stratham; Gov. Sam'l Shute ; Lt.
Gov. John Wentworth ; Scotch-Irish at Nutfield (now Londonderry) ; and the trial,
Allen i-5. Waldron, 1707.
These volumes cover a long period of eventful history, and embrace all the docu-
ments, of any value, that tend to illustrate the progress of civil and social life in the
province during that tune. As in ail such collections, there is much that will instruct
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us as to the noble efforts our fathers made to build and fashion a civil State in a wil-
derness, and, that moreover, out of the most discordant materials ; much, also, that
will excite emotions of gratitude, and possibly some incidents that will arouse our
indignation, while others may provoke a smile.
In the preparation of the first volume the Editor had the aid and counsel of the
late Chief Justice Bell, and the use of the valuable collection of material made by
him ; among which will be found the papers under the head of '* Ancient Grants,"
(vol. i. pp. 4^39), a careful study of which, in connection with the Commission of
President Ctitt (pp. 373-82), is essential to a full understanding of the history of
New-Hampshire, and of the unfounded claims of the Massachusetts colony to the
territory of that province.
The State has now begun in earnest to make up its documentary history in a satis-
factory manner, and we hope she will not stay her hand till the work, embracing
every scrap of record, and brought down to a time within the memory of living
men, shall have been given to the public. To do this, will cost but little money ;
the honor, satisfaction and benefit thereof will be inestimable. ,:
These, volumes are furnished with full indexes, and are well printed, on durable
paper.
Historical Account of Bouquet's Expedition against the Ohio Indians, in
1764. With Preface by Francis Parkman, Author of " Conspiracy
of Pontiac," etc. and a Translation of Dumas' Biographical Sketch
of General Bouquet. Cincinnati, 0. : Robert Clarke & Co. 1868.
8vo. pp. xxiii. and 162.
The above is the general title of the contents of this volume, but the original title
of the " Historical Account " itself is also given, and is as follows :-— AN HISTORI-
CAL- ACCOUNT I OF THE EXPEDITION \ AGAINST TEE OHIO
INDIANS, | IN THE YEAR MDCOLXIV. | Unbkr the command of | HENRY j
BOUQUET; ESQ. | Colonel of Foot, and now Brigadier General in America.
I Including his Transactions with the INDIANS, | Relative to the DELIVERY of
their PRISONERS, I And the PRELIMINARIES of PEACE. | With an Introduc-
tory Account of the Preceeding CAMPAIGN, J And BATTLE at BUSHY-RUN. I
To which are annexed | MILITARY PAPERS \ CONTAINING Reflections on
the War with the Savages ; | a Method of forming \ Frontier Settlements ; some
Account of the INDIAN Country ; j with a List of Natives, Fighting Men, Towns,
Distances, and | different Routes. | The whole illustrated with a MAP and COP-
PER-PLATES. | Published, from authentic Documents, by a Lover of his Country.
| PHILADELPHIA, PRINTED :j LONDON, Re-nrinted for T. JEFEERIES,
Geographer to his j MAJESTY, at Charing Cross. ^ MDCCLXVI.
This is the first of the re-prints of the " Ohio Valley Historical Series," now in
course of publication by Messrs.. Clarke & Co., and is presented to us in a shape and
style befitting the " rarity of the volume and its intrinsic value as an authentic and
reliable narrative of one of the earliest British military expeditions into the territory
north-west of the Ohio River." The work was first published in Philadelphia in
1765; re-printed in London the following year ; and an edition in French by 0. G.
F. Dumas-; was issued in Amsterdam in 1769.
The authorship of this " Historical Account" has been ascribed, by Rich, Alli-
bone, and others, to Thomas Hutchins, who supplied the map and plates accompany- •
ing the narrative, but the Rev. William Smith, D.D., at one time Provost
of the college of Philadelphia, was the author ; a fact ascertained, not, as Mr.
Parkman states, by Mr. Spofford, the custodian of the library of Congress, but long
ago by the late Peter Force, and so published by the N. Y. Historical Society in
their Catalogue of 1859.
Henry Bouquet was born in Rolle, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, about the
year 1719. At seventeen years of age he entered the military service of the States-
General of Holland ; subsequently he served with distinction under the king of
Sardinia in the wars which France and Spain waged against that prince; thence,
invited by the Prince of Orange, he entered the military service of the Dutch repub-
lic, and was there employed in several important offices, and in perfecting his know-
ledge of the science and art of way. The war between England and France, in 1751,
was fought out on a vast theatre, which included North-America. Hither Bouquet
came, by the invitation of the British government, and assisted in raising and took
a command in the " Royal American Regiment," a corps made up chiefly of German
and other European settlers of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Here he was engaged in
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active service until the peace of 1763. By the treaty of that year, the French ced< d
to the British all their possession in North-America. The Indian tribes, former
allies of the French, occupying almost the entire territory included between the
Atlantic, the Lakes and the Mississippi river, foresaw the consequences of this change
of rulers, and under the lead of Pontine, whose conspiracy has been so fully and
ably treated by Mr. Parkman, attempted to expel or exterminate the British from that
portion of the country. By skilful, swift and relentless warfare they soon captured or
killed the scattered settlors in the interior, or drove them to the few garrisoned posts
and forts between the lakes and the ocean; but these barriers j'ielded, one by one,
until Detroit and fort Pitt alone remained, and these were soon besieged. The
frontiers were ravaged, and distress, ruin and death visited the remote settlements
and threatened even the towns and villages on the coast. To check these savage
hordes was the work that tasked the energies of the New- York, Pennsylvania, Mary-
land and Virginia colonists.
To Bouquet was assigned the command of the troops raised in the three colonies last
named for relief of fort Pitt. The narrative begins with the initiation of this en-
terprise. Ilis preparations for the campaign; the skill and discipline he used in
marching through the uninhabited wilderness lying then between Philadelphia and
Pittsburg ; his severe but victorious battle with the savage and desperate foe at
Buehy-Pvun, near fort Pitt; the energy and zeal he displayed in pushing on into the
territory of the Ohio, and into the very midst of the Indian settlements ; his extra-
ordinary sagacity and boldness in his negotiations with the various tribes, which
ended in established peace — all show that Col. Bouquet possessed military and civic
talents of a high order.
The colonies nearest to the theatre of hostilities, and the home government, testi-
fied their appreciation of his services. The king promoted him to be a brigadier-
general and appointed him commandant of his troops in the southern colonies of
British America. He died at Pensacola, Florida, near the close of the year 1703,
" universally regretted."
Mr. Parkmanlias enriched the volume with a preface and notes, and the editor
has performed his task in a creditable manner. The publishers have availed them-
selves of the " Osborne-PrKcess," now employed by the American Photo-Litho-
graphic Company, in the reproduction of the map and plans by Ilutchins, and the
two plates by Benjamin West, in facsimile.
The volume is elegantly printed on tinted paper, has a good index, and is an houor
to the enterprising publishers.
The Pre-Columbian Discovery of America by the Northmen, Illustrated
by Translations from the Icelandic Sagas. Edited, with Notes and
a General Introduction, by B. P. De Costa. Albany : Joel Mim-
sell. 1868. 8vo. pp. ix. and 118.
This handsome volume is the result of Rev. Mr. De Costa's aim to place in the
English language before the historical student every portion of the Icelandic Sagas
which relate to the Pre-Columbian .Discovery of America by the Northmen. There have
been previous attempts to do this, wholly or m part, but though Smith, Beamish and
Laing contributed something towards such a purpose, their works are not now avail-
able, and if they were, would not satisfy the general desire which prevails among his-
torical students of the present day, especially those who are limited in their reading
to the English language, for a faithful and sufficiently full reproduction of tiie original
authorities. The interesting question of the first discoverers of North-America is
heie very fully met, and if not satisfactorily answered in all respects, it is sufficiently
so to satisfy every reasonable and intelligent mind that the positions taken on this
question by Prof. Rafn and others are substantially correct. In the translations Mr.
l)e Costa has had the assistance of one who has been familiar with the Norse dialect
from his childhood.
The author presents views on some points different from those held by Prof. Rafn,
who was justly regarded, in his life-time, as the highest authority on the subject, but
he has the wisdom to let the authorities upon which he relies speak for themselves for
the most part ; for to the non-professional reader any amount of theorizing would
afford no light, and the real student of history will prefer to judge for himself.
The contents of this volume are : — I., Preface ; II., General Introduction; III.,
Gunnbiorn and his Rocks ; IV., Eric the Red's voyages to Greenland and settlement,
A.D. 983-986 ; V., Biarne Heriulfsson's voyage to the coast of America, A.D. 986 ;
VL, Leif Ericson's voyage to Vinland, A.D. 1000-1001 ; VII., Thorvald Ericson's
1869.]
Bool- Notices. 237
voyage to Vinland, A. D. 1002; VIII., Thorstein Ericson's attempt to seek Yinland,
A.l). 1005; IX., Thorftn Karlsefne's settlement in Vinland, A.I). 100G-1009; X..
Freydis's voyage and settlement in Vinland, A.B. 1010-1012 ; and Minor Narratives,
covering the time from about 980 to A.D. 1100.
The students of American history are under frequent obligations to Mr. Be Costa
for his valuable contributions to the fund of accessible information.
Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Vol. VIII. Fourth
Series. Published at the Charge of the Appleton Fund. Boston :
Published for the Society by Wiggin & Lunt. mdccclxviii. Pp.
736.
Of all the volumes issued by that society, this is one of the most, important. This
may be said without detracting any thing from the contents of earlier volumes, which,
however, were mostly reprints of works, oi the majority of which new editions have
from time to time been published outside that society.
This beautiful volume is especially valuable because it lets us into the family circle
and the every-day life, indoors and out, of a great number of our ancestors. The let-
ters therein contained exhibit the state of the country, and introduce us to a large
number of the literary men of the period. The question will naturally arise in the J
mind of every reader — where have these invaluable letters lain hidden, these two hun-
dred years ? Another question will as readily occur — why have they never been given
to the public before r These questions are partly answered in the preface to the volume
under notice.
While the British army held possession of Boston, certain regiments made the <( Old-
South " their head quarters ; and it has been supposed that the depredations upon the
library were then committed. This may be true ; but to what extent, if any, no one
knows. It is understood, however, that for many years after the revolution, those who
had the legal custody of Mr. Prince's collection, and who ought to have known the terms
of his will, permitted the collection to be separated. It is probable that they did not
justly appreciate its great value. Mr. Prince's will was published about 1858, and
then the subject of the library began to be generally agitated. This agitation has
resulted in the transfer of all that has been saved to the Public Library of Boston.
The Mather-papers were loaned to the Massachusetts Historical Society, many years
ago, and under their direction copies have been made, and these form the chief con-
tents of this volume. The originals are now in the Public Library.
That the letters contained in the volume are faithful transcripts of the originals will
probably not be questioned, as it is understood they were made principally by a gen-
tleman in the employ of the society, well skilled in the chirography in use when they
were written. The earliest letter in the volume bears date March 23d, 1650-1, and is
by Nathaniel Mather, brother of Increase Mather, of Boston, then residing in London.
In a note occupying nearly a page is given the extensive Latin inscription upon his
tomb, which conveys little information after the first nine lines. His life is given in
his uncle's Magxalia, with a prefatory epistle by the distinguished Matthew Mead.
He was learned in the lore of his time, and published several occasional, and a large
volume of select sermons, London, 1701. in octavo.
On many of the letters Mr. Prince made memoranda. These memoranda arc printed
as notes, and though always very brief, are at the same time important and judicious.
Many of the notes of the editors are also important ai.d judicious. The letters and
papers in the volume are not numbered, and it would require some considerable labor
to ascertain their number. It would have been well had they been numbered, and
prefaced by a few statistics, such as would have very naturally suggested themselves.
The contents of the volume extend over a period of nearly forty years, 1650 to 1S89 ;
a period in which New-England was struggling for existence ; a period in which
many hearts failed, and many thought the experiment required too great a sacrifice
for human prudence to warrant so great a trial of human endurance. o.
The Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut from August, 1689, to
May, 17 0G. Transcribed and Edited, in accordance vjith Resolutions
of the General Assembly. By Charles J. Hoadly, Librarian of the
State-Library. Hartford : Press of Case, Loekwood and Brainard.
1868. 8vo. pp. 574.
This is the fourth printed volume of the records of the colony of Connecticut, and
the third volume of its records after its union with the colony of New-Haven, in 1665.
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The records of New-Haven, from its settlement in 1638 till the union of the colonies,
have also been printed in a uniform style with the present series.
The first volume of the Connecticut records, from 1636 to 166o, was noticed in the
Register in 18-50, vol. iv., page 372. This and the two preceding volumes were edited
by Hon. J. Hammond Trumbull, president of Connecticut Historical Society, in the
exhaustive manner which characterizes all his literary labors.
The Ncw-IIavju Records, which made two thick volumes, were edited by Mr.
Hoadly, the editor of the work before us, in a manner to render them worthy of being
placed by the side of Mr. Trumbull's volumes. They were noticed in the Register for
I860, vol. xiv., page 77.
The previous volume of the Connecticut llecords ends with the session for June,
1689. The present volume contains the records "from August, 1689, to the close of
the May session, 1706, being the remainder from pa«e 201 of the third manuscript vol-
ume of Records of the Colony of Connecticut in the Secretary's office. The Council
Journal from May 30, 1696, to May, 1693, being so much of that Journal during the
period embraced in the present publication as is now found in the Secretary's office, has
been included in this volume." " Several orders omitted from the record by Secretary
Allyn have been restored to their places in this publication on the authority of cotem-
porary and authentic manuscripts."
•'It was my intention," says Mr. Hoadly, in the preface from which the preceding
extracts are made, " to include in this volume selections from the extensive and inter-
esting correspondence of this period, which is preserved in our archives, but want of
space compelled me to omit them, as it did al>o a number of notes to the text which
had been prepared. However, I trust that at no distant day these letters, with such
documents of public interest relating to the history of Connecticut as are to be found
in other repositories, will be given to the public."
The preface contains curious and valuable information relative to the manner or
keeping the records and to the changes made in the mode of administering the laws
and in the laws themselves during the period embraced in this volume, as well as other
matters, which, were space at our command, it would give us pleasure to extract. We
hope that sufficient encouragement will be extended to Mr. Hoadly to induce him
to continue his labors in this held. j. w. d.
• |
The Life, Campaigns and Battles of General Ulysses S. Grant, comprising .;
a full and authentic account of the famous Soldier , from his earliest boy-
hood to the present time. With an Introduction by Benson J. Lossins
(Author of the Field Booh of the Revolution, &c. dec). Illustrated with
vieius of the General 's birth -place, the surrender of Fori Donelson and
Vic/csburg, the battles of Shiloh and Chattanooga. Together with a
superb Portrait. " I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes
all summer" — (Grant to the Government.) New-York: Published by
Ledyard Bill. Charles Bill, Chicago, 111. 1863. 8vo. pp. iv. 502. j -
After reading in the various biographies of General Grant, language like the follow-
ing, that he is '' a descendant of a Scottish family, two brothers of which emigrated
to this country in the early part of the eighteenth century, while we were colonies .,' H
of Great Britain ; one of these brothers settled in New-Jersey, and the other at
Canada ; " " that though much effort has been made to trace his lineage we can
find very little that is "reliable beyond his great-grandfather," &c. ; after reading
such statements and others equally incorrect concerning the subject of this book, it
is gratifying to see that there are a few of the memoirs, among them the one before
us, that start aright with his ancestry. We have not even -the shadow of any evi-
dence that he is of Scotch descent ; that assertion we believe to be a gratuitous as- $j
sumption. The work under notice says, that Gen. Grant " is descended from an *&
ancient and worthy Connecticut family, the immigrant ancestor of which was Mat-
thew Grant, who came over from England in 1030, in the ship "Mary and John,'
and with hia fellow passengers founded the town of Dorchester (now South
Boston), Mass. In 1030, he was one of the company who settled the town of
Windsor, Connecticut, and wa-< an active and prominent citizen, being a notable land
surveyor, a faithful and remarkably conscientious town-clerk, and an influential /j|
member of the Church." The compiler then proceeds to speak of the great-grand- '*^
eon of Mr. Matthew and his descendants down to Ulysses, who is of the eighth gen-
eration in descent from Matthew above mentioned. (A full accountdf this fine oi the
Grant family may be found ante, vol. xxi. pp. 173-170. See also, the same volume,
pages i00, 273, 330, 333, for the mention of Matthew.)
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Tt may be remarked, that we consider it a matter of some importance that those
who undertake to write or speak of localities should have themselves a correct know-
ledge in relation to them. We therefore make a criticism on a portion of the above
quoted paragraph, where it says "the town of Dorchester (now South Boston),
Mass." ft should be understood that what is now South Boston is but a small
part of the original town of Dorchester. Five other towns or parts of towns have
been set off from its territory, and yet Dorchester is not annihilated nor annexed to
the metropolis, but is still* iu itself, an important municipality.
This " Life of General Grant " differs from man-j that we have seen in the im-
portant particular that it is largely documentary, containing general orders, pro-
clamations, official despatches, report-, correspondence, &c, woven into the texture
of the narrative so appropriately as to make facts rather than opinions the basis of
the memoir. Interesting accounts from eye-witnesses and participators in the scenes
are inserted, giving important details of battles and graphic descriptions aud notes
of military movements to the close of the war. The work, as we should judge, is
a good digest of the career of the distinguished subject of its pages, from boyhood
to maturity, n'e take pleasure in recommending it to the attention of all who are
interested, as all should be, in the life of General Grant. Three pages, at the close
of the volume, are devoted to a chronology of his life, from his birth in 1822 to his
appointment as Secretary of War, ad interim, in 1868. w. b. t.
Genealogy of the Macy Family from 1 835-1 SG3. Compiled by Silyaktjs
J. Macy, New York. Albany: Joel Munsell, 186$. Large square
Svo. pp. 457.
This is not only one of the largest of recent genealogies, but is one of the most valua-
ble. The family here recorded is descended from Thomas Macy, of Newbury, 1639,
and Salisbury ; afterwards one of the ten purchasers of the island of Nantucket. lie
is known in our local history as one of the few who sheltered th&wjQuakers, and was
for that cause fined by the Massachusetts government. The first 00 pages of the gen-
ealogy is taken up with valuable documents relating to the history of the early settle-
ment of Nantucket.
The descendants of Thomas Macy seem generally to hare joined the Society of
Friends, so numerous on the island, and in the volume are numerous examples of the
marriage covenants in use in that sect.
The genealogy seems to be very nearly complete, and is arranged on a simple plan,
easily understood and used. The dates are thoroughly recorded, and numerous bio-
graphical notices add to the interest oi' the volume. The best known members of the
family perhaps have been the merchants Josiah, Charles A. and William II., and Gen.
George N. Macy, whose record during the late war was one of the brightest.
The illustrations in this book, produced by the new process of photo-lithography,
are portraits of Silvanus J., Obed, Josiah, Thomas, "William H., "David, Seth W., Elihu
and Cyrus Macy, with numerous marriage covenants and other papers in joe-simile*
This process promises indeed to be of inestimable value in preserving valuable papers
in facsimile, and this volume has the credit of being the pioneer in introducing it in
this branch of literature.
We may then sum. up our opinion of the Macy Genealogy in an expression of the
belief that it is in all respects of the first ciass, and most creditable to all concerned in
its production. w. u. w.
Memorial. Genealogy, a ad Ecclesiastical History. To which is added
an Appendix, with explanatory Notes and a full Index
By Alfred Andrews, Member of Connecticut and Wisconsin His-
torical Societies. Chicago, 111. : Published by A. II. Andrews.
1S67. Svo. pp. vii. and 538.
As there is no indication on the title-page of this work what "• genealogy and
ecclesiastical history ,: is here attempted, and the book is published in Illinois, we
turned to the running title of the volume, ''First Church of New-Britain," to
ascertain something definite in regard iu it. " Where is New-JJriiahi? Is there a
town of that name? " we mentally inquired. We had an intimation chat; ic -*\as
Bomewhere in the State of Connecticut, lor on turning o\er the first leaf the words,
" printed by Case, Lockwood and Company, Hartford, Conn.," _ struck our eye.
Besides, the " introduction " commences with an account, of ancient Favmington,
and its different parishes. The first settlers were zroin Hartford, having emigrated
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thither from Boston, Newton, and ftoxbury, Massachusetts^ New-Britain, it would
seem from reading the earl}- part of that sketch, was a parish of the town of Farm-
ington, and as such, in our ignorance, we were about to proclaim it. Considering,
however, that it would be well to avoid all unnecessary haste in such matters, \ve
turned to page 88 of the book, where the following paragraph occurs : " At a leiral
meeting of the inhabitants of New-Britain Ecclesiastical Society in Berlin, held by
adjournment the 12th December, 1809," &c. This seemed to be throwing some liglit
on the subject. We then turned to the Connecticut historical Collections by Bar-
ber, page 65, where it says : — " Berlin was incorporated as a town in 17S5. ft was
previously the second society of Fannin gton, by the name of Kensington ; — a section
of the towns of Wethersrield and Middletown were joined to it at its incorporation."
Kensington was set off as a Society from Farmington, probably about 1710, and in
May, 1754, Kensington itself was divided by the incorporation of the Ecclesiastical
Society of New- Britain. In 1772, the Society of Kensington was again divided by
the formation of the Society of Worthington. New-Britain and Worthington,
therefore, appear to be parishes of Berlin. Mr. Barber has given wood-cut views of
each in his work.
On the 19th of April, 1758, Mr. John Smalley, afterwards Dr. Smalley, was
ordained the first minister of the first church of New-Britain. He preached his
last sermon Sept. £0, 1813; died June 1, 1820, at the age of nearly 86_ years. A
steel engraving, by Sartain, of Rev. Dr. Smalley, is given as a frontispiece to the
book. He studied divinity with the noted Br, Bellamy, of Bethlehem, Conn., and
it may be well to state, in this connection, that during his pastorate he took from
time to time as many as twenty " students in theology into his family to board, and
into his study to recite." Some of these cliviriity-scliolars were afterwards men of
mark in theological and civil life : among them Oliver Ellsworth, of Windsor, who
left theology for law and was made a Judge of the Superior Court of his native
State, and subsequently Chief Justice of the United-States ; Nathaniel Emmons, of
East-iiaddam, the great divine: Ehenezer Porter, of Cornwall, well known as
President of Andover Theological Seminary; the celebrated Jeremiah Mason, of
Lebanon, who exchanged divlnit\ for law and became one of the greatest jurists of
his day, Attorney-General of New-Hampshire, and United-States Senator.
The compiler, in his introduction, gives a brief ecclesiastical history of Farming-
ton parish and the parishes that grew out of it, called " Great Swamp," and " Ken-
sington," with their lists of members. Then comes "New-Britain," which is the
chief " Memorial " of the woi k. Three hundred and fifty -four closely printed octa-
vo pages are devoted to the names and genealogy — births, marriages and deaths, in
chronological order, of the members of this first church of New-Britain, from its
organization, April 19, 1758, to 1807, a period of one hundred and nine 3~ears, a few
of the previous pages having Keen similarly given to those who "owned the cove-
nant." This principal record commences with their first pastor, gives his place and
date of birth, marriage, children, with their birth, &c, and thus it continues to the
last admitted member, Nov. 3, 1867, embracing fourteen hundred and sixty-five
members. The appendix contains short notices of the schools of the place, the
churches, evangelical and protestant, which have grown up thcr^, or been offshoots
from the first eh arch and congregation, with other miscellaneou : matter. Then we
come to the alphabetical and the general indexes. These are a comfort to look upon,
they are so full and convenient, i'he systematic arrangement of numbering which
has been adopted is so well carried out that almost any name in the book, it would
seem, might be readily found. Praise to the man, who has a good index to his book !
We must say, in all sincerity, that the work is a valuable one. and were wre con-
nected with the organization he represents we should prize the volume highly. " It
has been shrewdly (if not wisely) said by a ' pedigree-hunter,' "he remarks, " that
it is useless to tell antiquaries any thing about the cost of such works, for they
understand it ; and it is equally useless to tell others, for they cannot compre-
hend you." We can appreciate, we think, the labors of Mr. Andrews, and hope
that others in his State and in our own will be induced to imitate so laudable an
example. -vy. b. t.
The Works of Anne Bradstreei, in Prose and. Verse. Edited by John
Harvard Ellis. Cbarlestowu : Abram E. Cutter. 1867. Royal
Svo. pp. Ixxi. and 434.
No " sculptured stone" or other monument has been erected by the descendants of
the first female poet in New-England to show their respect for the memory of their
ancestor ; and even the tradition of her burial place has been suffered by them to perish.
1869.]
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241
And now, when a more fitting monument than one of marble or bronze has been raised
to her memory in the elegant volume before us ; when reverent hands with patient toil
have gathered the scattered memorials of her worth and talents; and when skill and
taste have wrought for them a worthy shrine, may we not hope and trust that those
descendants will generously repay the costly outlay of time and money that has been
bestowed upon their voluntary task by the editor and publisher; especially as among
her posterity are known to be some of the most liberal, most wealthy and most talented
people in the land.
The first edit;on of the poems of Mrs. Bradstrcet was published in London, in 1650,
under the title of The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung up in America, or Several Poems Com-
piled icith great variety of Wit, %e. By a Gentlewoman of those Parts. Though the
author's name is not given on the title-page, it is found in the book. The volume was
also advertised with her name at London about that time. Her brother-in-law, Rev.
John Woodbridge, and her former pastor, Rev. Nathaniel Ward, were then both bene-
ficed in England. The former seems to have had the chief hand in bringing the poems
before the public, but the latter may have aided him. We know that Mr. Ward wrote
seme complimentary lines which are prefixed to the volume, and also that the publisher
of his Simple Cobbler and his Sermon, before the Commons was also the publisher of these
Poems.
The late R.ev. Rufus W. Griswold, D.D., in the Introduction to his Poets and Poetry
of America, asserts that there was an edition printed at Cambridge in New-England in
1610, that is ten years before the London edition appeared, and other writers have fol-
lowed him ; but internal evidence shows that this could not be. The statement has
given rise to the erroneous assertion that Mrs. Bradstreet's poems was the first volume
of poetry printed in New-England.
A " second Edition, Corrected by the Author and enlarged by an Addition of several
other Poems found amongst her Papers after her Death," was published at Boston,
N. E. in 1678. In the title-page a few changes were made, the most important of which
was the omission cf the words "The Tenth Muse Lately sprung up in. America." Two
poems by relatives of her family are added in this edition, namely, some lines upon the
author's Poems by John Rogers, afterwards president of Harvard College, and an
elegy upon her death by Rev. John Norton, of Hingham. The former married a niece
of Mrs. Bradstreet, and the latter was a nephew of her husband's second wife. Perhaps
one of these gentlemen was the editor of this edition.
In 1758, the third edition, substantially a reprint of the second, appeared. This also
was printed at Boston. The present is the fourth edition of her poems and the first of
her complete works. Of the matter now added, some of the prose has been printed be-
fore by Rev. William I. Budington, D.D.,in his History of the First Church in Charles-
town, and some of the poetry by I>ean Dudley, Esq., in the Wavcrley Magazine ; but a
large portion appears for the first time in print in these pages.
Mr. Ellis, the editor, has prefixed to this edition an elaborate Introduction in which
he has collected everything relating to the life and writings of Mrs. Bradstreet that
could be found, with notices of her father and some of her other relatives. A review of
the literature of that period shows the sources from which she derived many of the facts
which she has clothed in a poetical dress. The edition printed fro n is the second, but
all variations from the first are carefully noted in foot-notes. Tiie annotations show
research and judgment.
The illustrations are a steel portrait of Gov. Simon Bradstreet, the author's husband ;
a view of the Bradstreet house in North Andover, and a fac-simile of two pages of tiie
author's manuscript. The work is elegantly printed on superior paper by Messrs. John
Y» 'ilson & Son, of Cambridge. Only 250 copies were printed.
If any of our readers have the curiosity to know something concerning the descend-
ants of Mrs. Bradstreet, they are referred to vol. viii. pp. 312-15, and vol. ix. pp. 113-
27, of the Register, where extensive lists will be found. A tabular pedigree of some
of her posterity is also given in the folio edition of Drake's History of Boston. J. w. d.
My Campaigns in America: A Journal kept by Count William cle Deux-
Ponls, 1730-81. Translated from the French Manuscript. With an
Introduction and Notes. By Samuel Aeboit Green, Boston : J. K.
Wiggin and William Parsons Limt, 1868. Sin. Svo. pp. 176.
Count William de Deux-Ponts, the author of this journal, was the Eeutenant-colonel
of the Royal Deuxponts regiment, which served under the Count de Rochambcau, in
this country, in the revolutionary war. Jlis elder brother, Christian, Marquis de
Vol. XXIII. ' 21
242 Book Notices. [April,
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Deux-Ponts, was colonel of the regiment. The brothers were related to the present
king of Saxony, from whom through Mr. Ticknor, the historian of Spanish literature,
who is personally acquainted with him, we believe, some of the genealogical detail*
given in the Introduction were obtained.
The editor thinks that the narrative here printed was written at the time of the events
which it describes; but that it was copied at a later period, probably in the year 178:;,
into the volume from which he prints. This volume which, we presume, is in the
autograph of the writer, was thrown by accident into the way of Dr. Green, who was
able to appreciate its value, and has now given it to the American public whose history
it illustrates and enriches. Chancing, about a year and a half ago, to take up a volume
at a second-hand book-stall in Paris, he found it to be a manuscript entitled, j\les
Campagnes d'Amdriqiie, purporting to be written by." Conte G. de "Deux Pouts," which
he found confirmed by internal evidence. "The owner," Dr. Green states, "knew
nothing more of its previous history than that it was bought, a few weeks before, in the
province of Lorraine The volume had apparently been prized, as it was hand-
somely bound in green morocco, and ornamented with uncommon taste. A cover or
cap had been neatly fitted over the front of the volume, and fastened with a silver lock | j
set into the binding. The key had been lost, and some one had torn off the cap, so
that the book could be opened. The writing covers a -hundred and fifty-two pages;
and in the margin, which comprises half the width of the leaf, the writer has put occa-
sional notes. At the end of the diary, three letters are copied in the handwriting of the
diarist, which explain themselves."
We learn from this journal that the regiment of Royal Dcuxponts, having been order-
ed for service to America, embarked at Brest, April 4, 17S0; but, being detained by
head winds, did not sail till the second of May. The vessels which brought it to this
country did not arrive at Newport, R. L, their destination, till the 11th of July, making
a passage of seventy days. The regiment, with other French troops, remained at New-
port nearly a year, till the 10th of June, 1781, when it embarked in boats for Provi-
dence. From the latter place it marched through Connecticut to Phillipsburg, N. Y.,
reaching there the 6ih of July and joining the American army under Washington. On
the 19th of August the French army left their camp, and crossing the Hudson, marched
through New-Jersey and Pennsylvania to Annapolis, Maryland, where they embarked
on the 21st of September, and on the 25th landed on the James river. Soon after they
engaged in the siege of Yorktown. >*- %l
Count William de Deux-Ponts distinguished himself at that siege, having led his
regiment with great bravery against one of the redoubts which were captured from the
enemy on the 15th of October. In this action he was wounded. After the capture of
Cornwallis, he was detailed by the Count de Pochambeau to take to France the dupli-
cate of the news of this capture. After a passage of nineteen days he made the coast, of
France, and on the 2-ith of November arrived at Versailles. For his gallantry at York-
town he was made by the king of France a Chevalier of the Military Order of St. Louis. <y
Dr. Green has been able to ascertain nothing more of him or his brother "until the J
French revolution obliged them to return to Germany, where they entered the service
of Bavaria. The diarist was Captain of the Guardes da Corps, Commandant of the
Palace Guari , a post of honor at the Court and near the person of the king, which he
retained during his life, and which his son received afterwards. His brother, Christian,
was his senior by two years, and survived him sixteen years." The exact date of the / * 1
death of neither of them has been ascertained by the editor. i j
The brothers were sons of Duke Christian of Zweibrtick, the uncle of Maximilian I.,
king of Bavaria. Christian was born Oct. 20, 1752, and William June IS, 1754.
Christian left no sons, but two daughters, Eleonore married to Count Gravenreuth, and
Casimira married first to Colonel Count Wittgenstein, and secondly to General Count
Anton Rechberg. William, the author of this journal, had two sons, Charles and Chris-
tian, both in the Bavarian service, and two daughters, Arianne — Baroness Celto ; and
Ilenriette — Marquise Yirien. Of the sons, Charles was distinguished as a cavalry officer
and died of wounds received at the battle of Borodino. Christian was adjutant to king
Maximilian, and tin ally became, like his father, captain of the Guards.
The work is a valuable addition to the historical literature of the revolutionary war.
The glimpses which it gives us of how the events of that period of our history and the
actors in them appeared to the eye of a foreigner brought up in the courts of Europe,
are particularly interesting.
The editor has prefixed a modest introduction, and has added many notes illustrative
of the narrative, both of which show candor and research. He has also given, what
would not be suspected from the title-page, the original journal in the French language.
1869.]
Book Notices.
243
This is printed precisely as written by the author, without addition or alteration, the
editorial notes being added to the translation. Dr. Green's service in the Union army,
during the late civil war, has rendered him familiar with some of the localities mention-
ed in this journal ; and to the oilicers and men of the '24th Massachusetts regiment,
whose surgeon he was for upwards of three years, he has dedicated this volume.
J. W. D.
Memorials : being a Genealogical. Biographical and Historical Account
of the Name of Mudge in America, from 1638 to 1 S 6 8 . By Alfred
Mudge. Posterity delights in details — John Qvincy Adams. Bos-
ton : Printed by Alfred Mudge cV: Son, for the Family. 1SGS. 8vo.
pp. xiv. and 4-13.
Our friend Mudge, who so often does good printing for others, has in the book
before us produced an excellent work for his family and himself. It is, truly, one of
the most beautifully printed and best arranged genealogical compilations we have ever
seen. The quality of the paper and the typography is not excelled if equalled in any
family history that has come under our notice. The author has improved, in our
opinion, on many genealogical works, if not on ail ; some of which are considered to
be, in their respective departments, publications of the highest, standard. His plan is
simple, his arrangement clear. He deserves great credit for his industry and perse-
verance, his judgment and good taste. We know that he has been indefatigable in his
endeavors to accomplish the results here manifested. He seems to have searched every
crevice and cranny where there appeared to he the least chance of obtaining a particle
for his purpose. If there is any one in the wide world entitled to the premium for
commendable zeal and intensity of pursuit, it is the thorough, painstaking genealogist.
And why are not his labors better understood and appreciated ? We think it is owing
in a great measure to the lack of a proper consideration of the subject and the object.
Not one in ten thousand understands or appreciates the great labor, the personal re-
search and extensive correspondence necessary to prepare for the press a work like the
one before us. The "memorials" having been, therefore, so faithfully executed, mem-
bers of the family should, by all means, endeavor to secure one copy, at least, before it
is too late. If a quarter part of the sixteen hundred who bear or have borne the name
of Mudge in America, and who are entered in the book, would obtain a copy, the
small edition would soon be exhausted.
In the " introduction" some particulars are given showing that a much larger pro-
portion of the family married, and that the average length of life for the first six gone-
rations was greater, than the usually received statistics of families.
The name of Mudge, originally written Mugge, appears to have been on record at
the beginning of the loth or close of the 14th century. Twenty-four pages of this book
are devoted to the "English record," the earliest pedigree of which, found ot Herald's
College (Harleian Ms, 1561, &.C.) is that of John Mugge alias Mudge. Abstracts of
several wills of the English family of the 16th and 17th centuries are given, and that of
Walter Mugg \ made and executed in the loth century. The " memorials " are chiefly
of Jarvis Mv.Jge, Thomas (in which line the author of the book belongs), Gilbert,
Charles and Edward, and their descendants. The genealogies of the lust three are brief.
The "lioll of Honor" contains seventy-seven names.
The book has thirteen lithograph portraits of members of the family, and the English
Mudge coat-cf-arms, recognized as such at the Herald's College, printed in " Le Neve's
Baronets ;" some facsimiles of autographs, and of the first deed to the name of Mudge
in this country, dated March 19, 1850-51, the original of which was found at New-
London, Conn.
In the "appendix" arc a few obituary notices, biographies, letters, &c. And last,
but not least, there are good indexes to the work. w. b. t.
The General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church— in session at Albany,
N. Y. recently, by a vote of one hundred and twelve ayes and seven nays, con-
firmed the action of the (Tassis, omitting the word " Dutch " in the title of the
church. The name will therefore hereafter be " The Reformed Church in America."
St. George's Church, in Beekmaj? Street, New- York, an old landmark originally
erected in 1749, has been torn d>jwn, the ground upon which it stood having been sold
for $115,000. It was purchased originally fur £b00.
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241
BgoJcs, Periodicals and Pamphlets Received.
[April
BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND PAMPHLETS RECEIVED.
f A copy of each publication, designed for notice in the Register, should be sent direct to the
Editor, independently of the copy sent to the Society.]
A Mannal for the use of the General Court, &c. Boston: Wright & Potter, State Prim-
ers. 1869. 16mo.
A : History of Lowell. Second Revised Edition. By Charles Cowley. Boston: Lee &
Shepard. Lowell: B. C. Sargent and J. Merrill & Son. 1868. pp.235. 12mo.
Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with
the Report of the Quartermaster-General for the year ending Dec. 31, 1868. Public Docu-
ment No. 7. pp. 02. Svo.
Proceedings of the National Commercial Convention, held in Boston, February, 1803.
Boston: 1868. J, H. Eastburn's Press, pp. viii. and 251. Svo.
The Oneness of the Christian Church. By Rev. Dorus Clarke, D.D. One Lord. One
Faith, One Baptism. Eph. iv. 5. Boston : Lee & Shepard. 1869. pp. 105. 12mo.
Memorial of the Right Reverend John Henry Hopkins, the first Bishop of Vermont, and
the seventh Presiding Bishop of t]ic Church in the United States. New- York: Pratt &
Amery. 1868. (Large paper, with portrait.) pp. 28. Svo. •
Memoirs of Rhode-Island Officers who were engaged in the service of their Country chrr.
ing the Great Rebellion of the South. Illustrated with thirty-four portraits. By John
Russell Bartlett, Secretary of State of the State of Rhode-Island. Providence : Sidney S.
Rider and Brother. 1867. pp. viii. and 453. Quarto.
Genealogy and Surnames : with some Heraldic and Biographical Notices. By William
Anderson, Author of '-'The Scottish Nation," •' Landscape Lyrics," ixc, &c. Edinburgh:
William Ritchie, 46 Elder street. MDCCCLXV. pp. vi. and 174. Svo.
The Inaugural Address of Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, Mayor of Boston, to the City Council,
January 4, 1869. Boston: 1860. pp. vi. and 77. Svo.
History of the Town of Essex from 1634 to 136S. By the late Rev. Robert Crowell, D.D.,
Pastor of the Congregational Church in Essex. With Sketches of the Soldiers in the war of
the Rebellion. By Hon. David Choate. Essex: Published by the Town. 1S6S. pp. xx.
and 483. Svo.
Indian Good Book, made by Eugene Vetromile, S. J., Indian Patriarch, for the benefit of
the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, St. John's, Micmac, and other tribes of the Abnaki Indians.
This year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight. Old-Town Indian Tillage and Ban-
gor. Third Edition. New-York : Edward Dunigan & Brother, pp. 5S5. (With plates.)
12mo.
Collections of the New-York Historical Socictv for the year 1868. Publication Fund Se-
ries. New-York: Printed for the Society. MDCCCLXVHI. pp. viii. and 458. Svo.
Sketch of the Official Life of John A. Andrew, as Governor of Massachusetts, to which is
added the Valedictory Address of Governor Andrew, &c. New-York: Published by Hard
& Houghton. 1868. pp. vii. and 211. (With portraits.) 12mo.
Notes en the History of Slavery in Massachusetts. By George H. Moore, Librarian of
the New-York Historical Society and Corresponding member of the Massachusetts Histo-
rical Society. New-York : D. Appleton & Co. MDCCCLXVI. pp. iv. and 256. Svo.
Record of the Massachusetts Volunteers, 1801—1835. Published by the Adjutant-General
[Maj. Gen. James A. Cunningham], under a Resolve of the General Court. Volume I.
Boston : \ 'right & Potter, Printers to the State. 1863. pp. 793. Quarto.
The IILiory of Pittsfiekl (Berkshire County), Massachusetts, from the year 1734 to the
year 1800. Compiled and written, under the general direction of a Committee. By J. E. A.
Smith. By authority of the Town. Boston : Published by Lee & Shepard. 1889. pp. xii.
and 518. (With a portrait of Rev. Thomas Allen, 1799.) 8vo.
History of the Town of Winchendon (Worcester County, Mass.), from the grant of
Ipswich, Canada, in 1735, to the present time. By Rev. A. P.* Marvin. Winchendon : Pub-
lished by the Author. 1S63. pp. 528. (With portraits and illustrations.) Svo.
Minutes of the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Lowell Baptist Association, held in the Bap-
tist Church in North Tcwksbury, Oct. 5 and 6, 1804. Lawrence, Mass. pp. 15.
House of the Angel Guardian. Report of Rev. Geo. F. Haskins, Rector and Treasurer.
1868. pp. 35.
Sermon at the Funeral of Rev. Lyman Bcecher, D.D. , in Plvmotith Church, Brooklyn,
Jan. 14, 1863. By Rev. Leonard Bacon, D.D. New-York: Phair & Co. pp. 31.
The Annals of Iowa, published quarterly by the State Historical Socictv, at Iowa Pity.
January, 1809. Edited by Sandford W. Huff, M.D., Cor. Sec'y. Davenport: Griggs*, Wat-
son & Day. (With portrait of the late Hon. D. F. Weils, Sup't of Instruction, Iowa.) The
chief contents of this excellent No. are: The Armv of the South West, and the first Cam-
paign in Arkansas; Early History of Iowa ; Histories of the Counties of Mahaska, Jack-
son, and Washington ; annual meeting of the State Hist. Society, pp. 110.
Cenadwri Flyuyddol James T. Lewis, Llywodraetkwr Talaetb. Wisconsin. A Draddowvd
lonawr 12, 1865. Milwaukee: 1865. pp. 24.
The Eighteenth Massachusetts Regiment. A Discourse in commemora'ion of Washing-
ton's Birth day, delivered in Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Va., on Suuday, February 23, 1802.
1869.]
Books, Periodicals and Pamphlets Received.
245
]
By Rev. B. F, Dc Costa, Chaplain of the Eighteenth Mass. Regiment. In Pace Bello
Primus. Charlestov.il, Mass. pp. 15.
The Guardian of Health, and Education. Edited bv "W. M. Cornell, M.D., LL.D. New
Series. Vol. VIII., No. 2. Boston, pp. 20.
Transactions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, for the year 18G8. Boston : H.
W. Button & Son, Printers. 1869. pp. 115.
Recovery from the Passage of an Iron Bar through the Head. Bv John M. Harlow, M.D.,
of YV'obuni. ("With a Plate.) Road before the Mass. Medical Society, Jukq 3, 1858. Bos-
ton : D. CIapp'& Sou. pp. 21.
Annual Report of the School Committee of the Town of Dorchester, for the year ending
March 1/1PS9. Boston: ItoeWe 11 & Rollins, Printers, 1869. pp.18.
First Report of the Class of Sixty-Three in Yale College. New-Haven: Tattle, More-
house & Taylor, Printer.-. 1869. pp. 159. This reprint does great credit to the literary
ability and taste of Jonathan Er.WAims, M.D., under whose supervision it was printed.
The Speaking Dead. A Discourse occasioned bv the death of Serg't Edward Amos
Adams, 59th Regiment, 31. V. M., delivered at Billerica, Mass., July 31st, 1864. By Rev.
John D. Sweet, Pastor of the Baptist Church. Boston : 36 Kilby street, pp. 28.
Laws relating to the New Capitol at Albany. Albany : Joel Munscll. 186 S. pp. 8.
Fifty-Seventh Annual Report of the Albany County Bible Society. Organized A.D.
1810. Albanv : "J. Munseil, 1S68. pp.16.
Annual Report of the Treasurer of Union College, made May 30, 1S68. Albany: Joel
Munseil. 1868. pp. IS.
• The Co-education of the Sexes, as pursued in Oberlin College. An Address before a
meeting of College Presidents at Springfield, TIL By Bev. James H. Fairchild, DTK, of
Oberlin College, July 10, 1867. (Reprinted 'from Barnard's American Journal of Educa-
tion, for January, 1868.) pp. 16,
Transactions "of the 'Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society for the year 1868.
pp. 101.
Historical Sketch of Oberlin College. By Rev. E. H. Fairchild, Principal of Preparatory
Department and General Agent. Springfield [O]. 1868. pp.34.
The Hope cf Maine. A Discourse delivered Thanksgiving day, Nov. 26, 1868. Bv
William H. Fenn, Pastor of the High Street Church, Portland, Mc. Portland : 1868.pp.23.
Catalogue of the Lav/ School of the University of Albany for the year 1S6S-9. pp. 12.
Report On the Proposed City Park. By Oiinsiead, Vaux & Co.* Albany: J. Munseil.
pp. 14.
Minutes of the Seventy-Second Anniversary of the Rensselacrville Association, held with
the Baptist Church at Sloansville, N. X'., Sept2, 3 and % 1868. Albany : J. Munseil. pp. 16.
A true Report of Martin Frobishers Voyage, 1577. By Diouyse Settle. Loudon: 1577.
pp. 63. [Edited bv Hon. J. R. Bartlett, Pec. 1S68.J
Genealogy of the Fitz Family in America. By James Hill Fitts. Clinton. 1869, pp.91.
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[Iter.] Edwin M. Stone. Providence, 1869. pn. 19.
Historical Sketches of the Medical College, the Law School and the Dudley Observatory.
(From the Historical Collections of Albany.) Vol. ii. Albany : J, Munseil. 1868. pp.16.
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of the Treasury. Richmond [Va.l : 1869. pp. 48.
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Jeffersonville and Madison, Indiana; Lawton (Milieu) andAmlersouville, Georgia (Supple-
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& Son. 1869. pp. 102. (With Portrait on steel.)
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Genealogy of the Oilman Family hi England and America; traced in the line of Hon.
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pp. 62. 1868. (With a wood cut representing a front view of the new Town Hall.)
Annual Catalogue and Circular of the New-England Conservatory of Music, Boston.
Music-Hail, Boston, Mass., February, 1869. pp. 40.
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FOR THE YEAR 1569.
President.
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Hon. Israel Wasiiburn, Jr., Portland.
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NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER
Vol. XXIII. JULY, 1SG9. No. 3.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE HONORABLE SAMUEL
D. BELL, LL.D.
i
[Communicated by Hon. Chables II. Bell, of Exeter, N.H.]
It is seldom that a life has been passed of greater usefulness than j
that of the late Chief Justice Bell, of New-Hampshire. He was never J
in the most conspicuous field of public employment, nor were \\m
labors of a character to awaken the popular admiration ; but for many
years he occupied a most important and responsible position in his I
State, and the service he rendered to the community was constant, j
and of inestimable value. j
Samuel Dana' Bell was born in Prancestown, N. H.; October 9,
1198. His father was the Hon. Samuel Bell, LL.D.., a judge of the j
Superior Court, four years governor of New-Hampshire, and twelve
years a senator of the United States ; his mother was a daughter of
the Hon. Samuel Dana, of Amherst, N. II.
He manifested, at an early age, the love of study which distin-
guished him through life. He entered Harvard College in his
fourteenth year, and was graduated in the class of 1816. He then
commenced the study of the law in the office of the Hon. George
Sullivan, of Exeter, and was admitted to the bar of the county of j
Rockingham early in the year 1320.
The first few months of his professional life he passed in Meredith,
in the present county of Belknap, but within the year he established
himself in Chester, then a town of some note, and the home of several
gentlemen of cultivation and distinction. Entering into practice
there, he soon acquired the reputation of being a sagacious, learned
and trustworthy lawyer,, and obtained an ample business and the full
confidence of the community. In the year 1823, he was appointed
solicitor of the county of Rockingham for the term of five years ; in
1825 and 1826, he ivas elected a representative in the State legisla-
ture, and in the latter year was placed upon a commission to revise
the statutes of the State ; in 1S2T and 1828, lie was chosen clerk of
the house of representatives, and in the latter year was re-appointed
county-solicitor, which office, however, he declined.
Vol. XXIII. 2J
250 Samuel Dana Bell. [July,
Mr. Bell remained in Chester ten years, and then took up his resi-
dence in Exeter, the half shire-town of the county of Rockingham,
.where lie discharged the duties of cashier of the Exeter Bank for some
years, though without relinquishing his legal studies, or even the
whole of his practice.
In 1S36, he determined to devote his entire time to his profession,
and with that view removed to Concord, the capital of the State ;
but it soon being- apparent that Manchester was to become the lead-
ing town of New-Hampshire, and upon receiving the appointment of
general attorney to the company chiefly concerned in its advance-
ment, he determined to make that place his home, and fixed his resi-
dence there in 1839.
In 1810, Mr. Bell was placed at the head of a commission for an-
other revision of the statutes. To this work, the greater part of
which fell to his share, he gave unwearied care and research. It was
completed in about two years, and in a manner which admirably met
the urgent wants of the legal profession and of the community.
In 184.6, Manchester had found the need of a city charter, and Mr.
Bell, at the desire of the leading citizens, accepted the office of judge
of the Police Court, which he held long enough to fix upon that tri-
bunal the impress of his own accurate and systematic habits ; and,
two years later, he received the appointment of circuit judge of the
Common Pleas throughout the State. This office he hold until 1849,
when he was placed upon the bench of the Superior Court — the
highest tribunal of the State. In 1859, he was elected to the posi-
tion of chief justice, which he retained until his resignation in 1864.
It was his intention from this time to relinquish all professional em-
ployment, and he declined every retainer, even those of a permanent
aBd lucrative character, and which were offered him in a form to en-
croach little upon his pursuits or leisure. In 1836, however, on being
again appointed at the head of a commission to revise the statutes, he
did not refuse his assent, but with his usual diligence and fidelity acquit-
ted himself of the arduous duty, which was accomplished so speedily,
that the work was before the legislature in season to be adopted at
the ordinary brief session in 1867.
This was the last public service upon which Judge Bell was en-
gaged. ? [is health had been delicate for some years before, and about
this time he was prostrated by an attack of inflammatory rheumatism,
from which he never recovered. He lingered in a condition of great
helplessness for a year after, bearing his privations, and occasional
sufferings, with cheerfulness, and died at his residence in Manchester,"
on the 31st day of July, 1868.
Judge Bell received from nature an inquiring disposition, a reten-
tive memory, and a love of order and method ; to which he added
habits of untiring application. He was never inclined to out-door
occupations, and almost the whole of his time, out of the court-room,
was passed in his office or library. lie found his amusement and
recreation, as well as his employment, in his books and pen.
His profession was, of course, the first object of his study. He
pursued it to an extent, and in directions, far beyond the usual range
of lawyers, even of the foremost rank. He not only made himself
master of the common-law and equity systems, from the works of the
early sages of the profession down to the latest reported cases, but
1869.]
Samuel Dana Belt,
251
was scarcely less familiar with the civil law, the French code, the
jurisprudence of Scotland, and even the legislation of each of the
United States. From all these sources he drew reasons, analogies
and illustrations, to fortify and enrich his judicial opinions.
He possessed rare personal qualifications for a position upon the
bench. Dignified in appearance and bearing, lie was distinguished
for patience and courtesy, lie made abundant allowance for the
diffident and the slow ; but he had no tolerance for conceit and impu-
dence. He had all an honorable man's aversion to meanness and the
lower arts of the profession ; he used his position and authority to
promote no partisan or partial purposes. Knowing no favorites, he
rather imposed severer terms on those whom he might be expected to
favor, when they chanced to ask for some indulgence from the court.
With his methodical, laborious habits, it may well be supposed that
the duties of his position were always promptly discharged. No
cause languished m
of the unreadiness of the
his court by reason
judge.
He was a man of very decided opinions. Quick in his impressions,
he was ready encugh to yield them, for sufficient cause ; but when
he had deliberately arrived at a conclusion, it was after a careful, ex-
amination and reasoning, and he did not easily abandon it. It is not
surprising that those who were so unfortunate as to disagree with
him, sometimes thought him unduly tenacious and hard to move ; but
it is believed that not even the most vehement opponent ever doubted
his sincerity and the honest}' of his convictions.
It is somewhat remarkable that Judge Bell, being no little of a
" black-letter lawyer," and living, as it were, so much in the past, was
not a determined foe to innovations upon anliquas vias. But he was,
on the contrary, quite ready to recognize the operations of the spirit
of the age upon the legal system, and was by no means slow to em-
body in the statutes, and even in his judicial opinions, the growth of
modern sentiment in amelioration of the ruder doctrines of the early
law.
The purity of Judge BelFs public and private life deserves to be
mentioned, to his honor. The ermine which he wore was unsullied
indeed : no shade of wrong, or dishonor, ever fell upon his name.
In a long ife, so great a part of which was passed in the discharge
of official employments, many as were the persons who must have
been disappointed by his acts and opinions, no one of them ever ven-
tured to cast a reflection upon his motives or his conduct. He went
down to his grave with his fair fame wearing its life-long lustre, and
with the sincere respect of even those who most widely differed from
him.
His studies were by no means limited to his profession. He was a
great, general reader ; and his stores of knowledge upon matters un-
connected with the law, were remarkable. But he gave more special
attention to history and the kindred subjects of biography, genealogy
and topography ; to mechanics and the natural sciences. In these
departments he was satisfied with no half-knowledge, and it was his
habit to keep himself fully informed of every fresh publication and
discovery.
It may not be uninteresting to mention the field of historical inves-
tigation in which he was most engaged. Perhaps there was no sub-
252
Samuel Dana Bell,
[Jt.lv,
ject on winch he bestowed more labor than that of the early history
of his own State, and in connection with it, the first European settle-
ments upon the eastern shores of New-England. By long study and
diligent research of scattered and neglected sources of information,
this had become familial- ground to him, and it is much to be regret-
ted that the exacting nature of his employments did not allow him
the leisure to embody his knowledge, on a subject so full of interest
and so little understood, in a form to be available to others.
lie did, indeed, make some progress in gathering the materials for
a work which was to him a labor of love, upon the Judicial History
of New-Hampshire. Throughout his life he had assiduously collected
all that was to be learned from record and tradition, of the courts,
the judiciary and the bar, of his State. His own recollection extend-
ed over the period of half a century, and to the times of the " giants
of the law," and his memory was richly stored with the anecdotes
and sketches of personal character, so apt to be rejected as trifling
by grave historians, but which give a living interest to the bare out-
lines which are all that usually survive to us, of the persons and
things of the past generations. No one could have performed such
an undertaking so well as Judge Bell, had his health permitted him
to complete it. But before he had brought his work up to the
close of the first century, it was interrupted by the hand of disease,
and was never resumed. It is to" be hoped that even the fragment
of a work of so much interest and value, will not be suffered to
pass into oblivion.
Immersed in study as he was, Judge Bell had no want of interest
in plans for the public advantage. Manchester, his home, now a
thriving city of some thirty thousand souls, was, when he fixed his
abode tiiere, a mere village, with its future all undetermined. Upon
its few leading inhabitants, depended the question of its subsequent
moral, material and social status. Judge Bell entered with interest
into every scheme for the prospective welfare of the town. Among
the public enterprises winch he was greatly instrumental in estab-
lishing, was that of the city library, which in spite of all drawbacks,
is to-day extensive, valuable, and incalculably useful to the people ;
and being fixed upon a liberal and permanent basis, will ere long be
among the foremost institutions of its kind, and will remain a fitting
monument of the wisdom and forecast which laid its foundation.
Judge Bell was an early member of the New-Hampshire Historical
Society, and for years held its principal offices, lie prepared two
valuable papers upon historical subjects, which he read before that
society, and contributed largely to several of the volumes of its pub-
lished collections. He was always earnest in his efforts for its main-
tenance and welfare, and at one time assumed, alone, considerable
pecuniary liabilities, which were weighing heavily upon the institu-
tion. He retained his interest in it to the last, and was upon its com-
mittee of publication up to the time of his decease.
Such is a mere outline of some of the more prominent characteris-
tics of one who was a learned jurist, a ripe scholar, and an upright
and earnest man. Yet it cannot but be felt how poorly and unwor-
thy it will indicate to those who never knew him, the high and un-
selfish aims, the symmetrical character, the useful and exemplary life,
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Samuel Dana Bell.
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and the beneficent influence, which are held in So tender remembrance
by the circle of hid friends.
Judge Bell's descent was as follows :—
PATERNAL.
Matthew Bell, a native of Scotland, emigrated to Ireland some
years before the siege of Londonderry, at which lie was present, and
had two sons (known) : Matthew, who emigrated to New-York, and
John Bell,2 bom near Colrain in Ireland, in 1679 ; married, 111-, Eliza-
beth Todd ; came to this country about 1719, and settled in London-
derry, N. H., and died there July 8, 1743. They had six daughters
and three sons, of whom the youngest was John Bel!,3 born in Lon-
donderry, N. IT., August 15, 1730 ; married, Dec. 21, 1758, Mary
Ann Gilmore, and died in Londonderry, Nov. 30, 1825. They had
seven daughters and five sons, of whom the sixth child aud third son
was Samuel Bell,4 born in Londonderry. Feb. 9, 1770 ; married, first,
May 26, 1797, Mehitable Bowen Dana, by whom ho had two daugh-
ters and four sons ; and second, July 4, 1S26, Lucy G-iddings Smith,
by whom he had four sons, and died in Chester, N. II.. Dec. 23, 1850.
His first child by his first marriage was Samuel Dana Bell.*
MATERIAL.
Richard Dana was born in England, emigrated to this country, and
married, in 164-, Ann Billiard, in Cambridge, Mass., and died there
April 2, 1690. They had four daughters and seven, sons, of whom
the seventh child and sixth son was Benjamin Dana,2 born in Cam-
bridge, Feb. 20, 1660 ; married.. May 24, 1688, Mary Buckminster,
and died in Cambridge Aug. 13, 1738. They had three daughters and
seven sous, of whom the seventh child and sixth son was William
Dana,3 born in Cambridge Oct. II, 1703 ; married, in 1735, Mary
Greene, and died in Cambridge May 17, 1770, They had three
daughters and six sons, of whom the second son and child was
Samuel Dana,4 born in Cambridge Jan. 14, 1739; married, May 6,
1762, Anna Kenrick, and died in Amherst, N. II., April 1, 1798. They
had six sons and six daughters, of whom the fourth daughter and tenth
child was Mehitable Bowen. Dana,6 born in Groton, Mass., Nov. 8,
1780 ; married, May 26, 1797, Samuel Bell', and died in Amherst, N.
H., Sept. 17, 1310." Her first child was Samuel Dana Bell.8
i
SnoRT-sionTEDXESs. — A curious work has been published at Breslau,
lately, by Dr. Herman Cohn, giving the result of an examination of the
eyes of 10,060 school children. The proportion of short-sighted chil-
dren was 17.1 per cent., or 1730 among 10,060. No village children
were found to be short-sighted until they had been sometime at school
— at least half a year. There were in proponion lour times as many
short-sighted children in the town (Breslau) as in the country, and
short-sightedness increased generally with the demands made upon
the children. Dr. Cohn attributes the evil in a great measure to the
bad construction of school benches, which force the children to read
with their books close before their eyes and with their heads held
downward.
Vol. XXIII, 22*
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Milton Church Records.
[My,
MILTON (MASS.) CHURCH RECORDS.— 1678-1754.
[Transcribed for the Register by Mr, William Blake Tkask, of Dorchester, Mass.]
Continued from page 20.
[Baptisms.]
March 3, 1116-7. Peter, son of Brother George Talbut.
March 17 " Samuel, son of Mr Benjamine Fenno.
April 14, 1717. Ebeuezar, son of Mr Robert Feild Jimi0T.
April 21, " Esther, Dau. of Brother Ebeuezar Tucker Junior.
June 2, ", Katherine, Dan. of Neighbour Liseum.
Juno 9, " MB Elizabeth and Mn Sarah Gulliver were baptized ;
Joseph, eon of David Horton.
July 28 " Elizabeth, Dau. of Timothy Crehore Juni™
August 11 " Lidea, Dau. of M1 Nehemiah Clap.
Sept. 1 " Judith, Dau. of Brother Eeles.
Sept. 22 " William, son of Mr Joseph Billings ; Daniel, son of
Mr James Tucker Junior.
Nov. 24, 1717. Mary Gold, Anne and Miriam Peirce laid hold on
ye Covenant &c. and were baptized.
Jan. 20, 1717-8. Seth, son of M* Thomas Yose.
Feb. 9, 1717-8. Patience, Dau. of Mr Samuel Swift.
March 2, 17 17-8. Mary, Dan. of Mr Recompence Wadsworth.
March 9, 1717-8. William, son of Mr William Badcock ; Daniel, son
of Mr Edward Adams.
April 13, 1718. Experience, Dau. of Mr Ezra Clap ; Abigail, Dau.
of Mr George Badcock.
April 21, 17 IS. John, son of Mr John Glover was baptized, Cousen
Susanna Glovers son.
May 4, 1718. Isaac, son o^ Ebenezar Tucker senior; Sarah, Dau.
of Thomas Gold : Hannah, Dau. of Betty Hunter.
May 25, 1718, Ebenezar, son of Mr John Wadsworth ; Ann, Dau.
of Mr Preserued Lion.
John, son of Mr Samuel Miller.
William, son of Mr William Yose, deceased,
Benjamine, son of Eleazar Puffer.
Jerusha, Dau. of Cap*. Gulliver by my Daughter
June 1, 1718.
Aug* 24, "
Aug* 31 "
Octo.12 "
was baptized.
Nov. 2,1713. Margaret y* Dau. of Tabitha Crane Mr Ebenezar
Cranes Grandchild was baptized (yc Mother made her peace with
the Chh.
Nov. 9, 1718. Abigail, Dau. of Mr Georg Sumner; Mehitabel,
Dau. of Mr Moses Belcher.
Nov. 16 " Thomas, son of Mr Thomas Holman.
Dec. 28 " Sarah, Dau. of M" Elizabeth Mountgomery M" Har-
scy Grand-Daughter was baptized.
Feb. 1. 1718-9. Hagar my Negro woman made her confession of
her sin of fornication and Entred into Covenant with God and came
vnder ye Watch and discipline of this Chh. and no was baptized ; and
her Children Sambo and Jimme were baptized at ye same time.
April 19, 1719. Mary, Dau. of Mr Samuel Gulliver.
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27
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1
Dec.
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May 10, 1719. Daniel, son to Benjamine Sumner.
June 21 " Anne, Dau. of M' William Rawson...
July 5 " Nathaneel, son of Nathaneel Badcock Junior, De-
ceased.
July 12 " Samuel, son of James Tucker.
Augst 9 " Stephen, son of Mr John Badcock.
Augst 23 " Susanna, Dau. of Brother Ebenezar Tucker (Deacon
Manassah Tuckers grand-daughter) was baptized.
Augst 30 " Nathaneel, son of M1" John Daniel; Sarah, Dau. of
Brother George Talbut.
Sepr 13, " Ezra, son of Mr Nehemiah Clap.
Sepr 20 " Ebenezar, son of Mr Joseph Billings and Mehittable
ys Dau. of Mr Robert Feild.
Nathaneel, son of Ensigne Samuel Swift.
Samuel, son of Mr Samuel Tucker.
Thankful!, Dau. of David Horton.
Edward, son of Edward Glover.
Silence, Dau. of John Gulliver Junior.
Patience, Dau. of Mr. George Badcock.
Anne, Dau. of Mr John Gulliver (Capt. Gullivers
son in law) was baptized.
Feb. 7, 1719-20. Ruth, Dau. of Mr Timothy Crehore Junior.
March 6, 1719-20. Jonathan Chanter Junior laid hold on ye Cove-
nant, &c. and so was baptized.
March 27, 1720. David, son of Mr Recompence Wads worth.
April 3, 1720. Stephen, son of Mr Roy.
May 22, 1720. Stephen, son of Mr Stephen Badlambc was bap-
tized (He owning yc Covenant, &c.
June 5, 1720. Joseph, son of John Glover was baptized (our kins-
womans son.)
July 10, " Lidea, Dau. of Mr Preserued Lion.
July 24 " Samuel, son of Deacon John Wads worth.
Aug* 7 (t Susanna, Dan. of Mr William Badcock.
Aug-3* 14 " Patience, Dau. of Mr Edward Adams.
Sepr 25 " Rebecca, Dau. of Mr Ebenezar Tucker (M* James
T. son) was baptized.
Octo. 16, 1720. Esther. Dau. of Mr Ephraim Tucker Junior was bap-
tized. He owning the Covenant, &c.
Jan. 1, 1720-21. Robert, son of Mr Robert Feild.
Feb. 5 " John, son of Ensigne Sam. Swift.
Feb. 26 " Joshua, son of Nathanael How. j
April 2, 1721. Susannah, Dau, of Mr George Wadsworth was
baptized.
April 16, . " Timothy, son of Mr James Tucker. 1
April 23 " Ruth, Dau. of Ensigne William Billing.
June 11 " Thomas and Martha twins, children to Neighbour
Thomas Pickins were baptized.
July 2 " Hannah, Dau. of Edward Glover.
July 9 *' Elizabeth, Dau. of M* Ebenezar Clap was baptized
(He owning ye Covenant, &c.)
Aug*1 6 " Elijah, son of Ezra Clap.
Sepr 10 " William and Richard Peirco, sens of M* William
Peirce of Milton were baptized they laying hold on yc Covenant, &c.
256 Milton Church Records. [July,
Octo. 8, lt21. Jerusha, dau. of George Talbut.
Octo. 22, " Nathaneel, son of Mr Sam: Wadsworth.
Dec. 3, " Othniel, son of Mr Robert Vose was baptized (y*
father owning the Covenant) ; Martha, Dau. of David Ilorton.
Dec. 10,1721. Hannah, Dau. of Mr Preserued Lion ; Sarah, Dau.
of Mr Noah Dammon.
January 28, 1721. Hannah, Dau. of Mr George Badcock.
March 11, 172 1-2. William, son of Mr Sam: Durant. Hannah, Dau.
of M1' Nehemiah Chip ; Hagar, Dau. of our Negro woman, was baptiz-
ed, all three the same Evening.
April 8, 1722. Ephraim, son of Mr Ephraim Tucker Junior was
baptized ; Deborah, Dau. of Mr Nathanael Houghton ; Ann, Dau. of
James Miller (that came from Ireland) was baptized by virtue of
Coniunion of Chhes.
May 6, 1722. Jane, dau. of Mr Sam: Gulliver; Samuel, son of
Mr Benjamine Sumner.
May 27 " Ruth, Dau. of Mr Nathanael Yose Junior was
baptized he owning the Covenant.
June 3 " John, son of Mr Joseph Billings.
July 22 " Mary, Dan. of Mr Ebenezar Tucker.
Augst 5 " Elizabeth, Dau. of Mr William Peirce Senior wa3
baptized she owning ye Covenant, &c.
Augct 5 " Lidea, dau. of William Tompson was baptized by
vertue of communion of Chhes.
Sepr 9 '* John Mac'kee, son of Mr. Robert Mac'kee ; the
father owning ye Covenant, &c. ye son was baptised.
Sepr 1G, 1722. Lidea, Dau. of Mr William Badcock; James, son
of [ ] Harper was baptized by vertue of communion of Chhes, ye
Mother was a communicant of a presbeterian Chh. In Ireland.
Nov. 11, 1722. Abigail, Dau. of Ensigne Samuel Swift.
Dec. 2, " Rebecca, Dau. of Mr Sam: Tucker ; Waitstil, Dau.
of Mr Robert Yose ; Elizabeth, Dau. of Ebenezar Houghton.
Dec. 30 " Jerusha, Dau. of Mr John Glover (y1 maried my
wifes Kinswoman) was baptized ; Mr Henry Withertons son Joseph
(he owning yf; Covenant, &c.) was baptized.
Jan. 20, 1722-3. Susanna, Dau. of Mr John Daniel.
Feb. 17, 172-;. Esther, Dau. of Mr George Wadsworth; Judith,
Dau. of Mrs Mary Stimpson.
March 10, 1722-3. James, son of Mr Robert Feild ; Ruth, Dau. of
Moses Heiden (he laving hold on ye Covenant, &c.) was baptized.
March 31, 1723. Mary, Dau. of Edward Glover.
April 7, 1723. Edward, son of Mr. Pelatiah Rawson.
April 28, " Ebenezar, son of Mr James Tucker.
May 19 " John Redman aboue 70 years old was baptized upon
his sollemne Entring into Covenant with God and this Chh. submitting
himselfe to yer watch and discipline ; Noah, son of Mr Noah Daman ;
Ebenezar, sou of Mr Samuel Durant.
May 26, 1723. Mary, Dau. of Mr Preserued Lion.
June 2. 1723. Hannah, Dau. of Neighbour Jemmcson.
June 9, " Joseph, son of Mr [ ] Daman was baptized his
mother was in full communion with y° Chh. in Deadham.
June 23, 1723. John, Samuel and Abijah ye sons of John Smith
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(their Mother owning ye Covenant and giuing Up herselfe and hers
to ye watch of ye Chh.) were baptized.
July 21, 17*23. Rebecca, Dan. of Mr John Sheperd.
September 1, 1123. Elizabeth, Dan. of John Smith.
Sepr 8 " Samuel, son of Mr Samuel Hcnshaw.
Octo. 20 u Robert, son of Mr Robert Vose ; Submitt,
Dau. of Ilagar our Woman servant was baptized.
Dec. 15, l*i 23. Leveret, son of Nathanael Hubbard Esq.
Dec. 29 " Mary, Dan. of Mr Georg Badcock; Ruth, Dan. of
Mr David Ilorton ; Martha, Dau. of neighbour Delap.
Jan. 19, 1723—24. Jerusha, dau. of Mr Nathaneel Vose Junior.
Feb. 23, " Lancelet Peirce, son of Mr William Peirce.
Feb. 23 " Mary, Dau. of Mr Ephraim Tucker Junior.
March 1, 1723— k Joseph, son of Mr Benjamin Grain (he owning ye
Covenant) was Baptized.
April 19,. 1724. Stephen, son of Mr Nehemiah Clap.
May 3, 1724. Prudence Wier was baptized she Entring into Cov-
enant with God &c.
June 28, 1724. Eliot, son of Mr Pelatiah Rawson ; Samuel, son of
James Miller (that came from Ireland) was baptized.
July 26, 1724. Sarah Joanes, wife of neighbour James Joanes was
baptized (he Entring into covenant with God and this Chh.) and Mary.
Elijah and Thankfull her children were baptized.
Aug81 9, 1724. Ann, Dau. of Mr William Badcock.
Aug. 23 " Abigail, Dau. of Mr Benjamine Fcnno, Junior.
Augst30, " Seth, sen of M* Seth Gulliver.
Octo. 25,
Martha, dau. of Mr Ebenezar Houghton.
.Nov. 15, 1725. (sic) Joanna, dau. of Mr Preserved Lion.
Nov. 22, 1724. Hopes till, sou of Mr Robert Feild.
Dec. 20, " Ruth, Dau. of Georg Wadsworth.
Dec. 27, " Bethel, son of Mr Blair.
Jan. 17, 1724-5. Nathaniel, son of Simon Black was baptized. He
owning the Covenant &c.
Feb. 20,1724-5. Ruhamah, dan. of Mr Joseph Billings.
Feb. 28, " Benjamin, sou of Mr Benjamin Sumner.
April 4, 1725. James, son of James Joanes.
April 25, " Nathaneel, son of Mr Samuel Tucker.
May 2, " Elizabeth, Dau. of Paul Davis was baptized (he
owning y9 Covenant).
June 6 " Ebenezar, son of Ensign Samuel Swift; Mehitabel,
Dau. of Mr John Crehore.
June 6, 1725. Robert Swan, son of Mr Robert Swan.
Aug3t 8 " Mary, Dau. of Mr John Shepard.
Sepr 12 " Moses Hayden, son of Moses Hayden.
Sepr 26 " Nathaneel, son of Mr John Glover.
Octo. 3 " Manasseh, son of Mr Ezra Clap.
Octo. 10 " Henry, son of MT Robert Vose.
Octo. 24 " Sarah, Dau. of Mr Henry .Witbinton.
Nov. 27, " Katherine, Dau. of Mr Georg Badcock; John, son
of Mr Nathanael Vose Junior.
Dec. 4, 1725. Samuel, son of Mr Sam: Miller Junior.
Jan. 9, " Sarah White (Mr Peter White's Daughter) was
baptized she laying hold on ye Covenant, &c.
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258 Milton Church Records. l^^ly,
Jan. 30, 1 125-6. Jonathan, son of Mr Durant.
Feb. 6, 1125-6. John, son of M* Edward Glover.
Feb. 20, " John, son of Mr Roger Sumner.
Feb. 21 " Mehittabel, Dan. of Mr David Vose was baptized
(he owning ye Covenant.)
March 27, 1726. Elizabeth, Dau. of M* Pellatiah Rawson.
April 10, 1726. Paul and Anna, Children of Mr Paul Davis.
April 17 " Abigail, Dan. of Mr Sam: Davenport.
April 24 " Hannah, Dau. of Mr Ephraim Tucker Junior.
May 1, 1726. John, son of Mr Timothy Toleman.
May 15 " Samuel, son of Sarah Withersbee.
June 11 " Joseph, son of M* Nehemiah Clap.
June 26 " Enoch, son of Mr William Badcock ; Lidea, Dau.
of Mr Georg Wadsworth.
July 3 " Abigail, Dau. of Mr Preserued Lion.
July 17 " Ebenezar, son of James Endicot, was baptized he
owning1 y° Covenant.
July 24, 1726. Dorathy, Dau. of Eliazer Puffer.
Aug*1 14 " Benjamin, son of Mr Benjamin Fenno Junior.
August 21 " Elijah, son of Mr' Ruth Everenden Junior(who was
taken into full communion with our Church) was baptized.
Sepr 4. 1726. Amariah, son of Mr Georg Sumner Junior (he own- J
ing ye Covenant) was baptized.
Sep1 11, 1726. Joseph, son of Mr Nathaneel Houghton.
Octo. 2 " Elijah, son of Mr Seth Gulliver.
Nov. 20 " Elizabeth, Dau. of Mr Ebenezar Clap.
Dec. 11 " Josiah, son of Mr John Glover.
January 1, 1726-7. Ebenezar, son of Mr Ebenezar Houghton.
Jan. 15, 1726-7. Thomas, son of Mr Silas Crane.
Jan. 29, " Mary, Dau. of Mr Benjamin Crane.
Feb. 19 " Rebecca, Dau. of Mr Moses Billing was baptized
and wd own ye Covenant thoJ his wife was in full communion and did
so ; Mr Ralph Sheperd owned y,; Covenant and had his Daughter Sarah •
baptized at ye same time. m i
April. 30, 1727. Mary Miller owned ye Covenant, &o. and was bap-
tized.
May 7, " Stephen, son of Mr Samuel Miller Junior ; Lemuel,
son of Mr Joseph Bent, Junior; Esther, Dau. of Mr Joseph Hunt was
baptized. These two last parents owned the Covenant and gaue up J
themselues and theirs to God and to the watch and discipline of thisChh.
May 24, 1727. I was at a fast at Stoughton and preached in ye
Afternoon (being desired) I baptized to Children. One was Mr Subal
Wintworths ye smith, his name was James, ye other was William Son
to Joseph Smith.
May 28, 1727. Thomas son of Mr Noah Bamnian ; Bettee, Dau. of
Bettee Hunter.
June 4, 1727. Jemima, Dau. of Mr Wadland.
June, 1727. Content Marah was baptized Hannah she request-
ing that her name might be changed.
June 25, 1727. John, sou of Mr Adams Junior was baptized (He
owning ye Covenant &c.)
July 2, 1 727- Jeremiah, son of Mr Jeremiah Belcher.
July 16 " John, sou of Mr John Gulliver.
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Sepr It, 1127. Mary, Dau. of Mr John Fenno was baptized. Mr
Joseph Billing-s Grand-Daughter.
Octo. 1, 1727. Mr John Puffer Junior owned ys Covenant and came
vnder ye watch and Discipline of ys Chh. and had his Daugh. Hannah
Baptized; Samuel, son of Mr Samuel Andrews was baptized.
Octo. 8, 1727. Experience Peirce was baptized she owning ye
Covenant and giiiing up herself and hers to the watch and discipline
of y* Chh. ; Abigail, Dau. of Mr Samuel Kinsley was baptized.
Octo. 22, 1727. Jedadia, son of Mr Timothy Crehore, Junior; Abi-
gail, Dau. of Mr Roger Sumner.
Nov. 19, 1727. Benjamine, son of Mr Benjamin Everenden.
0^; ~~~ ~. *,^. wwv.g
Dec. 10 " George, son of Mr Georg Badcock ; William, son
of Mr William Peirce
The lievd Mr Peter Thacher (after about 46 years eminent service
in the Ministerial office in the Town of Milton) died on ye 17th of Decr
1727. Blessed are the dead y' die in the Lord.
John Taylor was ordain'd Pastor of the Church in Milton, Novr 13,
1728.
[Admissions to the Church.]
Jan. 19, 1728-9. Mr Ebenezer Houghton and Sarah his Wife, Ste-
phen Davenport, John -Adams, Ann Swift the Wife of Sam1 Swift, and
M" Waitstill Tucker were admitted into full Comunion.
Jan. 26, 1728-9. Ebenezer Sumner Jurr and his sister Rebeekah.
March 9, " John Glover and Mary his Wife, David Coplan and
Elisabeth his Wrife, and Elisabeth, Wife of John Smith.
April 20, 1728-9. Anthony Gulliver and Abigail Crane the Wife cf
Benjamin Crane; Eunice the Wrife of Hezekiah Barber. i
June 1, 1728-9. Elisabeth the Wife of John Bent; Hannah the Wife
of William Blake being dismis'd from the Church of Dorchester was
taken under the Watch of ye Church of Milton.
July 13, 1728-9. William Tucker and Rachel his Wife.
Oct. 5 " Esther Hunt Wife of Joseph Hunt.
Nov. 16 " Margaret and Hannah, Daughters to Deacon John
Wadsworth.
Milton Decr2d 1733, Mess" Timothy Crehore JunT and Nehemiah
Clap were chosen Deacons.
At a Church Meeting May 13, 173-i-.
Voted, That the Deacons be desired to let out, on usual, Legal,
Interest, the Money which is in their Hands, belonging to ye Church
being the Sum of Fifty Pounds.
Voted, That the Deacons be desired to provide good Canary Wrine
for the Com union Table, for the future. I
Dec/ 29, 1728. Thomas Cradock own'd the Cov* and had his Child
Baptised. j
May 11, 1729. William Sumner Jum owned y" Cov1.
July 13, " George Bickmore own'd ye Cov1.
Sep*. 21 " Edward Blake Junr own'd ye Cov
June 21, 1730. Nathaniel Blake own'd ye Cov'.
Sept. 20 " Elijah Vose.
Oct, 25 " Peter Stone own'd yc Cov1.
Mar. 7, 1731. Jonathan Vose.
Oct. 31, " Moses Blake own'd the Gov4.
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[July,
3 Eldest Children of
Jan. 30, 1731-2. David Horton Junr.
June 12, 1732. Peter White and Rachel his Wife.
Sep. 3 " John Daniel Jnnr.
Sept. 17 " Benjamin (sometimes calFd Doilock.)
Feb. 18, 1732-3. Brimsmead Hunt; Joseph Fain own'd ye Cov* and
had his Child bapd,
Aug' 5tk James Andrews.
" 19 Caesar a Servant of Deaeo" Wadsworth.
Nov. 18th Keziah, wife of William Smith.
1734. July 21. Thomas Vose.
Nov. 24. Samuel Glover.
June 22, 1735. John Badcock.
July 13, " Seth Sumner.
Dec. 12, 1736. Edward Vose.
Ad. 24, 1737. Ebenezer French.
July 9, 1738. Hannah Callughan.
Sep. 24, " Rachel Wife of Wm Salmon.
Feb. 18, 1738-9. Joseph Dyer.
Ap. 15 Allice, Amaziah and Mary
Ebenezer Knight.
May 27 " Abijah Crane.
Feb. 3, 1739-40. Benjamin Horton.
Mar. 16 Jeremiah Tucker.
April 27 Samuel Durant.
June 15 Wm Crouch.
May 17, 1741. Berry Negro Man serv* to Sam11 Miller.
June 21 '.' John Eels own'd the Covenant and Mehittabel
Wife of Ebcnez: Horton.
July 5, " Robin a Negro serv* of Sam1 Miller Esq7.
12 " John Marshall.
Jany26 " Thomas Swift.
Feb. 14 " Nathan Badcock.
July 18, 1742. Thomas Cummins.
Aug, 29 " Sue a Negro serv' of Sam1 Tucker.
Dec. 3d. Ruth. Wife of Peter Daset.
Aug. 7, 1743. Ebenezer Scot.
Sep. 11, " Abigail Cole Wife of John C< le.
Feb. 11, 1743-4. Samuel Ilenshaw Jun\
1745.
Allice Horton Wife of Joseph Horton.
Samuel Fenuo.
Wi 1 liam C u n n i n go am .
Ruth Haden Daughter of Moses Hadec.
John Vose.
Josiah Sumner.
Robert Vose Jun7.
Ebenezer Swift.
Enoch Horton.
A Record of the Baptisms* administred by neighbouring Pastors
between the Death of the Revd Mr. Thacher and the settlement of Mr
Taylor.
Eod r Feb. 11, 1727-8. Abigail Daughter of John Billings.
pr Mr j Hepzibab Daughter of Sam1 Wadswortli.
Hancock of j George son of John Smith.
Braintree. [ Abigail Daughter of Robert Vose.
April 22
Aug. 18,
Nov. 10
Aug. 31, 1746.
Feb. 15, "
March 8, "
April 26, 1747.
Aug. 2,
Jan. 24, 1747-8.
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Here follows a Record of the Baptisms administered by Rev. John
Taylor.
Decern1" 8th 1728. Edmund son of Joshua Andrews whose Wife was
in full Comunion with the Church at Newtown.
Dec. 29, 1728. Ann the Daughter of Thomas Cradock, by virtue
of his owning the Gov*.
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Doc.
Jan. 5.
Jan. 26.
Feb. 2.
Feb. 23.
Elisabeth Daughter of Benjamin Everenden.
Peres son of Peres Bradford.
Elisha son of John Glover Dorch:
Judith Daughter of Nehemiah Clap.
Ralph, son of Ebenezer Houghton.
March 9, 1729. William, son of Robert Vose.
Eod.
March 16
May 11.
Miriam, Daughter of Nath1 Yose Junr.
Jonathan, son of Seth Gulli
ver.
July
Aug,
Auff.
Aug
Sep.
13.
17.
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31.
21.
Dorch: ; Elisabeth
Hannah, Daughter of Caleb Ilcarsy ; John son of Wil-
liam Sumner Junr.
George Biekmore, Adult, by \ in ne of his owning the Gov'.
Abigail Daughter of Benjamin Crane.
John, son of Cap: John Billings Dorch:
Calvin son of Samuel Top Jiff; Rachel Daughter of Ed-
ward Adams Junr.
Rachel Daughter of David Coplan.
Elijah son of Jonathan Chandler
Daughter of Edward Blake junr.
William son of William Blake.
Benjamin son of George Badcock.
Joseph son of Israel Hearsy.
Jesse son of John Bent.
Ebenezer son of Willm Tucker.
William son of Roger Sumner.
Moses son of Edward Glover.
William son of Joshua Andrews.
Feb. 8, 1730. Mehittabel Daughter of Amos Wadland.
Hannah Daughter of Simon Blake.
Asa, son of Noah Damon: Nathaniel son of John Gulli-
ver : Oliver son of Joseph Hunt.
Abigail Daughter of Joseph Bent.
Mary Daughter of Paul Davis.
Samuel son of Robert Vose.
Martha Daughter of Nath1 Blake.
Elisabeth Daughter of Tabitha Crane.
Sarah Daughter of Sam1 Davenport.
Samuel son of David Yose.
Lydia Daughter of Zechariah Aider,.
Recompense Wads worth, son of John Stirapson.
Maverick son of William Peirce Ju:i.
Joel son of Peres Bradford ; Nathaniel son of Nath1
Houghton ; Mary Daughter of Elijah Vose.
Rebeckah Daughter of Sam1 Miller Junr.
Susannah Daughter of Peter Stone. Best.
Nathaniel son of John Glover.
" 27. Elisabeth Daughter of Sam1 Durant
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Oct. 26.
Nov. 9.
Nov. 16.
Dec. 14.
Dec. 21.
Jan. 25.
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April 26.
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May 17
June 21
July 12
Ju\y 26
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THE WHITGIFT-BRADBUKY FAMILY
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Capt. Thomas Bradbury, of Salisbury, Mass., was one of the earli-
est settlers and original proprietors of that ancient town, and was a
leading citizen there for more than fifty years. lie was undoubtedly
more continuously in the public service than any other of its early
inhabitants, for which his education, far above the average of that
of his contemporaries, rendered him eligible and competent. lie held
at various times the offices of schoolmaster, town clerk, justice of the
peace, deputy to the General-Court, county recorder, associate judge,
captain of the military company, &c., and he appears to have filled
all these positions with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public.
For a record-officer he was especially
fitted by his tastes and acquirements, as /^ JL /!/? /
he wrote an easy, graceful, and legible ^7fm~: ' J£2.£ &G ' LTU^jf
hand, and was master of a clear and con- * /
cise style of expression.
It is rather remarkable that, so far as diligent searches in various
directions can determine, there should remain no record to give a clue
to the origin or antecedents of a man so prominent in his day. This
question of his origin has been for some time a study of the writer,
who desires here to set. forth the evidence which has led him, in the ab-
sence of ali positive proof, to the conclusion that his immigrant
ancestor belonged to a family long established in the county of Essex,
England. Of the facts which follow, those derived from English
records are the results of researches instituted by the writer, and
were obtained by the experienced and accurate genealogist, II. G.
Somerby, Esq. j
First. — By the parish register of Wicken-Bonant, Co. Essex, it
appears that a Thomas Bradbury was baptized there on the last day
of February, 1610-11 ; and by N. E. Hist, and Gex. Register, vol. v. p.
316, it appears that a Thomas Bradbury — the only male bearing that
surname among the early settlers of this country — was resident at
Agamenticus (York, Maine), early in the year 1631. The fact that
there were none of his family connections with him is presumptive
evidence that he had then attained his majority, and there is nothing
improbable on the score of age in the inference that the two records
may refer to the same person. Thomas Bradbury, of Agamenticus, i
was marr ed in 1636, twenty-five years after the record of the bap- ■ j
tism at Wicken.
Second. — The father of the Thomas baptized at Wicken was Wy-
mond Bradbury ; and as his family possessed landed property and
was of course a visitation-family, it is easy to trace his pedigree and
that of collateral relatives through several generations. It is found
that this unusual Christian name, Wymond, does not occur in any of the
pedigrees that have been collated, save in this particular instance.
Now it happens that Thomas Bradbury, of Agamenticus,. named his
first-born, a son, Wymond, which is a coincidence almost too remark-
able to be the result of accident. That he should select for his first
child a Christian name which, unless he belonged to one of the allied
Essex-families, he would not have been likely to hear of in connec-
tion with Ids own family name, and one which certainly had not
occurred in his wife's family, is extremely improbable ; and if he
belonged to an Essex-family there Is no Thomas, other than the son
of Wymond, of Wicken, who could be identical with him.
264
The Whit gift-Bradbury Family.
[Jalj,
Again. — The immediate family of Wymond Bradbury, of Wicfcen,
consisted of Wymond and Elizabeth, parents, a'.d four children :
William, Thomas.. Jane and Ann. The children of Thomas Bradbury,
of Agamentieus, afterwards of Salisbury, by his wife Mary, daughter
of John and Judith Perkins, oi' Ipswich, were Wymond, Judith,
Thomas, Mary, Jane, Jacob, William, Elizabeth, John, Ann and
Jabez. It will be perceived that every name in the family of Wy-
mond, of Wicken, is repeated in the family of Thomas, of Salisbury,
and it is a noticeable fact, that of these italicized names, only Thomas
and Elizabeth occur in the Ipswich Perkins-family ; while every one
of the others, except perhaps Jabez, is adopted from it ; showing- an
.apparent intention on the part of the parents to draw equally from
their respective families for the names of their children. In view of
these circumstances are there not very strong- grounds fur believ-
ing that Thomas Bradbury, of Salisbury, was identical with the above
Thomas Bradbury, the son of Wymond, a native of Wicken-Bon-
ant, Co. Essex, England ?
In connection with this subject, under the admission that the origin
of Thomas Bradbury is probably indicated, the following- docu-
ments, which tend to show his maternal ancestry, and which have
lately come into the writer's possession, have interest.
Will of William Whitgjft.
In the name of God, amen : the thirteene daye of June in the yere
of oure lord god one thousand sixe hundred and fifteene. I William
Whitguifte of Clavering in the Countic of Essex, gent, beying weake in
bodye but of good memorye (praised be Aimightie god) doe hereby
annihilate revoke and make voyde all former willes by me at any
tyme heretofore made and nowe do make and ordayne this my last
Will and Testament in mauner and forme following. First I Commend
my soule into the handes of Aimightie god my heavenlie father and of
Jesus xpiste my only Savyoure and of the holie ghost the blessed
Sanctifier of me and all the Elect of god trusting assuredlie to have
remission of all my synncs and to dwell in the most sweete presence
of that heavenlie Maiestie of god forever thoroughe the greate mercye
meritts and passion of my gracious Savyoure and Itedemer Jesus
Christe in whom all Nations are blessed. Next I w 11 that my bod}7e
according to the order of xpistian Buryall be honestlie and decentlie
conveyed into the bosome of the Earthe there to be layed within the
parishe Churche of Clavering aforesayd as neere unto the grave of my
welbeloved wife latelye deceased as convenientlic may be. And as
for the disposition of ail my worldlie goodes Chattells plate money
houshold stuffe Bondes and Debts of what kynd nature and qualitie
soever they be which god of his goodnes hathe lent me here in this
life, First I will and bequeathe to Wymond Bradburye of Wicken
Bonnant gent, twoe hundred and fifteene poundes of good englishe
money in lieu satisfaction and full compensacon of one Bond of twoe
hundred poundes of good english money nowe in the handes of the saied
Wymond Bradburye in which bond I William Whitgift stood bound
to Frauncis Gill my kynd and loving- Sonne in lawe late deceased for
the payment of one hundred and tenne poundes of good englishe money
to the sayd Frauncis Gill the Eleaventh daye of Januarye which was in
the yere of euro lord god one thowsand six hundred and lower the
1869.]
TJic Whit gift-Bradbury Family.
265
vhich bond remaynes as yet unpayed and resteth in the hands of
,Vymoud Bradburye aforesayed gent, by occasion of bis marriage
vith my daughter Elizabeth the late wife and widow of the saied
^rauncis Gill deceased. The which somme of twee hundred and fif-
eene ponndes of good englishe money I will to be payed to the saved
.Vymond in manner and forme following that is to save one hundred
tounds of good englishe money within three monthes next after my
lecease out of this my natural! life. And fiftie poundes of good eng-
ish money (another part of the sayed twoe hundred and fifteene
•oundes) to be payed within one whole yere next after the day of my
laturall deathe. And sixtie fyve poundes (the last parte of the twoe
lundred and fiflecne poundes) to be payed within twoe whole yeres
fter my naturall deathe to the saied Wymond Bradburye or his As-
ignes uppon satisfaction as aforesayed. Item I give and bequeathe to
he poore people of Ciavering the somme of six poundes of good Eng-
ish money to be distributed amongst them on ye daye of my Buryall
r within one monethe next after by the* oversighte and discreeon of
?.j executor herein named. Item I give and bequeathe to John Ma-
on apoorchilde whome I broughte up twentie shillinges to be payed
smen he shalbe one and twenty e yeres ould. Item I give and bequeathe
o Jane Bradburye my daughter the wife of Mathew Bradburye gent.
he somme of twentie poundes of good english money to be payed her
vdthin one whole yere next after my decease out of this life. Item I
;ive and bequeathe to Philipp Clarte the daughter of Jane Bradbury my
aughter the somme of twentie poundes of good englishe money to be
>ayed her within the terme of twoe yeres next after my deathe. Item
give and bequeathe to Mathew Bradburye one of the sonnes of my
.aughter Jane the somme of twentie poundes of good englishe money
o be payd hym at his age of one and twentie yeres. Item I give
nd bequeath to Mathewe Bradburye gent, my kynde sonne in Lawe
. Ring of gould of fortie shillinges to be graven with my Arms uppon
' signet wise. Item I give and bequeath to Anne Whitguifte the wife
f my sonne John Whitgifte one Ryng of gould of the like value to
e graven in the manner aforesayed. I give and bequeathe to George
Lnthony Clerk one Byng of goulde of twentie shillings. Item I give
nd bequeathe to John Whitgifte the youngest the sonne and heire
f John Wh'tgifte my sonne one yron Chest standing in the great cham-
<er over the parlor with one Bason and Ewer of silver dublc guilt
eaven silver Holies guilt with silver Covers guilt belonging to each
•f themtw^oe Belsalts of silver guilt twoe white silver holies one dozen
f silver spconcs guilt one dozen of sib/er spoones unguilt. All which
•arcehs or peaces of plate before mentioned are usuallie remayning fast
ocked in the sayed yron chest. Item I give ami bequeathe to Mary
Vhitgifte the daughter of my sonne John Whitgifte the surnme of twoe
aindred markes of good englishe money to be paved her at her age of
'ifteene yeres or at the daye of her marriage which soever of them
hall first happen. Item I give and bequeathe to Alexander Wood-
oeke my man the somme of Eight poundes of good englishe money
o be payed hym within one yere next after the daye of my death,
me Reside w of all my goods and chattells aswell moveable as unrnove-
.ble stockc store sommes of mono}' Jewells plate and thinges of what
:ynde nature or qualitie soev, they are or be before by this my last
vill not bequeathed nor given my Debts Legacseys funerall ehardges
Vol. XXIII. 23*
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266 Inscriptions from the Scottish Church in Leyden. [July,
and expences payed and dischardged I whollie give and bequeathe
to John Whitgifte my sonne whom I ordayno and make the sole execu-
tor of this my last will and testament. And 1 do appoynte and tnuke
Thorns Tompson the elder of Berelen in the Cc-untie of Essex gent.
Supervisor of this my last will authorising and requesting hym to
cause entreat or cornpell my saved executor iuslie and trulie to ac-
complishe and performe this my last will and testament. And in
eonsideracon of his freindshipp and paynes to be ymployed therein
I do give and bequeathe to the saied Thomas Tompson a Ryng of
gould of fortie shillinges to be graven with my Armes uppon y* signet
wise desyring hym according to my truste to call uppon my sayed
executor for the true accomplishment and performance of his dutie
and fidelitie in the premises.
In witness whereof I the said William Whitgifte to this my last
will have putto my hand to every leafe thereof and sealed the whole
on the fylinge thereof togeather with my Scale of Arms in the prsence
of those whose names are hereunto subscribed.
William Whitgift. his mark.
Sealed signed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Tompson,
Ro. Younge, George Anthonye.
Proved in the Prerogative Court, at London, Nov. 8, 1615. Book
Rudd. folio 108.
SIX MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS OF ENGLISHMEN, BURIED
IN THE CHAPEL ONCE OCCUPIED BY THE SCOTTISH
CHURCH IN LEYPEN, WITH NOTES.
[Communicated by Kev. Henry M. Dextek, D.D., of Boston, Mass.]
For the facts herein stated I am indebted to C. A. Emeis, 2d Gus-
tos of the Bibliothek, Leyden ; to Stevens's " British Churches
in the Netherlands ;'•' Orlers " Beschryving der Stad Leyden : " and
Savage's Genealogical Dictionary, vol. iii.
Dining some repairs which were made, in 1863, upon the Universi-
ty Library building standing between the Kloh-steeg and the Scheep-
makerz-aleeg, on the east side of the Rapenburg, in the city of Leyden,
in Holland, six memorial stones were found, about two feet under
the wooden floor of trie room on the basement story, which had been
formerly occupied as a chapel. The stones had probably formed a
part of the original pavement of the chapel : which had been subse-
quently floored over in wood to avoid the great dampness consequent
upon a stone floor, at so slight an elevation above the water-level of
the adjacent canals.
In position under the stones, and near to them, were found parts
of twelve bodies. These bones were reburied just under the founda-
tion of the new partition wall which divides the present catalogue
room from the library, and a few feet on the south side of the door
leading from one room to the other; and the stones were laid near
them in two piles of three each.
I860,] Inscriptions from the Scottish Church in Leyden.
1
267
The inscriptions are as follows — having been copied by the Gus-
tos of the library, who furnished me with a copy of his transcript.
1. Hie iacet Jacobus
Laudoniae, comes,
Scotus. In hoc Sepulchro,
Sibi, suisque, proprio.
Here lieth buried Edward Paige
onely son of Nicolas and Anna Paige,
born at Boston, in New England,
Feb. 20, 1622, died in Leyden, Nov. 1,
1680. N. S.
3. This grave belongs
to Air. Henry Hickman
and his family,
An. 1G85. "
4. Here lyeth
the body of
Mr. John Lloyd,
of London,
Merchant, who
departed this
life at Leyden,
the 4th day of
September, 0. S.
anno dom. 1736,
in the 42 year
of his a£*e.
5. Pell Allen,
exiinia spe adolesccus
Anglus ;
fit ins
Thomae Allen,
Mercatoris Lennensis.
Salutem querens
Sepulcrum invenit,
July xv. Corn p. Jul.
ad MDCCXXXVI. aetat. XXIII.
C.
Alexander Stuarttjs,
Scotus,
obiit a. d. M.DCCXXXIX,
aetatis xix.
I have referred to the fact that the room under whose original
stone pavement these bodies were buried, was formerly used as a
chapel. The origin of this chapel was on this wise. The University
of Leyden, founded in 1575, soon acquired a very wide popularity,
and attracted students from almost every country of Europe (includ-
ing not a few from England), until it was called the Athens of the
West. To accommodate and encourage this influx of English stu-
dents, the States of Holland, and the magistrates of Leyden, at their
joint expense, instituted and endowed a Scottish Church ; of which,
in 1609, Robert Durie — who had been minister of Anstruther in Fife-
shire, but had been banished en the charge of treason — became the first
pastor; preaching, with fidelity and success, until his death, in Sep-
tember, 1616. lie was succeeded by Hugh Goudgier, who labored from
1617 to 16G1 ; by Matthew Newcomen, from 1663 to 1669 ; by Dr. Ed-
ward Richardson, from 1 6 V 0 to I6T4 ; by Henry Hickman, from 16T5
to 1692 (assisted for a year or two by William Carstairs) ; and by
Robert Fleming, John and Robert Milling, Thomas Gowan, and Wil-
liam Mitchell, the last minister, who, on account of the infirmities of
age, was declared Emeritus in 1805, and died in 1807.
As the States of Holland established this church, they (with the
co-operation of the authorities of Leyden) were, of course, bound to
furnish it with a place of worship, as well as to support its ministry.
268
Inscriptions from the Scottish Church in Leyrloi. [July,
They accordingly first assigned it, from 1609 to 1622, a cotemporane-
ous use (with congregations of French and German Protestants) of
a room in the St. Catharine Gasthuis on the Brede straat near the
Stad-huis ;- from 1622 to 1644, they gave to its service the Jerusalem-
kerk, still standing on the Gelle-broeder' 's gracht, a few minutes walk
almost due south of the University ; and from 1644 to 1805, the room
in the pavement of which those memorials of the dead had their
place. A large and comely edifice had been erected, here on the
Bapenburg, many years before as a chapel for the use of an order of
nuns, who took their name (from a black plaid, or scarf, which they con-
stantly wore) "Faliede Bagyn." About 1595 — some twenty years after
the erection of the University — this building was taken possession.
of for its uses, a floor was run through it so as to divide it into two
stories, the upper portion was appropriated to the University library,
and the rear half of the lower story was fitted up for a combined
museum and lecture-room of anatomy ; while the front half was used
as a fencing-school. In 1614, this front half was suitably arranged
and made over to the uses of a chapel for this Scottish church, which
retained it until Mr. Mitchell's retirement, and the death of the
church in 1805 — a period of 161 years. A short time after this last
date, the front of the building (including the tower) was pulled down,
and rebuilt on a larger scale, to accommodate the anatomical museum
and the library : and still more recently — the improvements being yet
in progress in the summer of 1865 — the whole structure has been
remodelled for the now really fine and valuable library, of say 70,000
volumes and 14,000 MSS., including in the latter some of the rarest
from the East.
As the dates of these funeral monuments range from 1680 to 1739,
they fall within the period of the occupation of the room as a place
of worship for an English congregation, under the State patronage ;
and the burials which they commemorate become natural, as the suit-
able interment of Englishmen dying while connected with the Uni-
versity, or while resident as exiles, or for commercial purposes, in
Leyden, who were at the same time members of this congregation.
I append' a few words in regard to three of these persons, so sepul-
chred.
The first stone (No. 1), commemorates James, Earl of Loudon, who,
being greatly persecuted in Scotland under prelacy, chose Leyden as
the place of his exile, and died there — as a memorial tablet which was
formerly affixed to the wall of the chapel testifies — " xxix Octobris,
cio. io. clxxxiv."
Henry Hickman (No. 3) was the fifth pastor of the church (from
1675 to 1692) : and the fact that the inscription, with the date of
1685, speaks of his family, makes it probable that some, at least, of
the six bodies which were traceable beyond the number indicated by
the slabs, were of his lineage.
The inscription in memory of Edward Paige (No. 2) — the name
which especially attracted my attention to these memorials — must, of
course, have been blundered in the date of birth (1622), either by the
Dutch chisel in its original cutting, or by the copyist. Capt. Nicolas
Paige — the father — is not, I think, traceable in this country before
1665 ; at any rate Edward Lane, the first husband of Anne Keayne,
whose second husband Nicolas became, must have been living here
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2G9
as late as 1663, and Benjamin Keayne, Anne's father, did not marry
till 1639. So that the elate, 20 Feb. 1622, is impossible as the date of
Edward's birth. It is a curious fact, however, that Edward and
Anna Lane had a son Edward, born (according- to Savage) 20 Feb.,
1662. Is it not reasonable to suppose that this Edward Lane changed,
his name to Edward Paige, after his mother married Capt. Nicolas,
and that the inscription in Leyden was placed over his body, and.
should read 1662, instead of 1622? It seems to me more probable
that Edward Lane — of whose time and place of death and burial I
have seen no record — is thus accounted for, than that his mother had
a second Edward, on the same day of the same month of another
year, by her second husband.
A RECOPD1 OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS IN
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., FROM 1706 to 1742.
[Communicated by Col, Joshua "W. Peirce, of Portsmouth.]
Geo. Peirce of Newbury and Elizth Langdon of Portsm0 wr rnarry'd
28th March 1706.
Elizto Peirce ye Daughtr of ye Parents above was born 15 May 1708.
Geo. yc Son of ye Parents above was born 17 Aug. 1712.
Sarah ye Daught1 of ye above Parents was born 25 March 1718.
Tobias ye Son of ye Parents above was born 18th Oct/ 1719.
Mehittable ye Daughr of ye Parents above was born 18th Decr 1722.
Tobs Langdon and Sarah Winkley both of Portsm0 wr marry4 11
feb. 1713-11.
Mary Langdon ye Daugr of ye above Parents was bom 4 Oct1" 1717.
Tobias ye Son of ye Parents above was born 22 Dec. 1719— Deceasd.
Sarah ye Daugh' of ye Parents above was born 2 Mar. 1721-2.
Sam1 Penhallow Esq. of Portsm0 and Mad. Abigail Oburn of Boston
were mary'1 1714.
Wni Watson and Mathew Robinson both of this Town were maryd
24 June 1714.
Edw. Phillips and Mary Jones both of this Towi were maryd 12
July 1714.
Josh Peirce and Elizth Hall were both of this Town maryd 24 Jan7
1694. The sd Elizabeth Died 13th Jan7 1717-18 M 44. The sd Joshua
Died 7U1 Feb. 1742-3 M 72.
Sarah Peirce ve Daughter of Josh and Eliz* Peirce was born 30 Ap1
1697 and died 21st Aug* 1771 about 4 o'clock A. M.
Joseph Peirce y3 son of yQ Parents above was born 21 of feb7 1G98.
Died Feb.
17-
Josh Peiree yc son of ye Parents above was born 31 Octr 1700 at
Eight at night and died August 3d 1754.
Anna Peirce ye Daughr of y° Parents above was born 10th Sept. 1702.
Died 28th Decr 1770.
1 This record was kept bv the Hon. Joshua Peirce, who at different times hold the office
of Town Clerk, and Recorder of Deeds for the Province. He was for many years one of
his Majesty's Council, and died in 1743. After his death, a few entries were made in the
record by his descendants. (Vide Rambles about Portsmouth, 1st series.)
270 Births, Marriages and Deaths in Portsmouth, N. 11. [Julr
Elizth Peiree ye Daughr of ye Parents above was born 31 May 1705.
Died 9th June 1764.
Mary Peiree y° Daughr of ye Parents above was born 29 Octr 1107.
Died 2d March 1752.
Dan1 Peiree ye Son of ye Parents above was born May ye 2d 1709.
Nath1 Peiree" ye Son of ye Parents above was born '7th Jan7 1711.
Died 27th Aug" 1762.
Marg" Peiree ye Daughr of ye Parents -above was born 25 June 1711.
John Wherrin and Ruth Layton were marrycl 28 July 1714.
John Rogers ye son of ye Rever'1 Nath1 and Sarah Rogers was born
5 Aug9' 1714.
Nath1 Brown and Mercy Benson both of this Town were marryed.
Dan1 Roman and Uaiiah Taylor both of this Town were marry*.
Jn° Dore and Mary Wiggins both of this Town were marryd.
James Leach and Sarah Pickren both of this Town were marry* 26
Sep4 1714.
Jn° Wentworth and Sarah Hunking both of Portsm0 were marry*
ye 12:h of Oct. 1693.
Benning Wentworth yc son of ye Parents above was born ye 24th
July 1696.
Hunking Wentworth yE son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was born
20th Dec' 1697.
Hannah vc Daughter of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 4th
of July 1700.
Sarah ye Daughter of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born 24th of
June 1702.
John ve son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 19th of Oct.
1703. I
William ye son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 10* of
DecT 1705. jj
Mary ye Daughter of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 7th of
May 1707. |
Samuel ^e son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 15th of f
Jany 1708-9.
Mark Hunk : ye son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 1st of
March 1709-10.
Elizabeth ye Daughter of Jn° and Sarah Wentwor h was Born ye 16th
of feb-v 1710-11.
Rebeckah ve Daughter of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ys
16th of April 1712. Died in England 1729-30.
Ebenezer ye son of y': s'1 John and Sarah born
Daniel vc son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born yc 5th of Jany
1715-16.
George ya son of Jn° and Sarah Wentworth was Born ye 12th of
June 1719.
L" Govr Jn° Wentworth Esq. Depart* ye 12th of Decr 1730.
Sarah the wife of the above Govr Wentworth departed this life April
the first day 1740.
Henry Tout of Dartmouth in Great brittain and Hannah Layton of
Portsm0 were marry* 30 Sepr 1714.
John Williams of Wansworth in Surry in Great Brittiane andCathrine
Lucy of this Town were marry* 30 Sep' 1714.
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1869.] ' Births, Marriages and Deaths in Portsmouth, N. 1L 271
Sylvan* Scott and Sarah Moses both of this. Town were marryd
21 Oct. nil.
Geo. Alston and Rebeck: Rouse both of ys Town were marry
0etrni4.
y^ Watt Warrin and Joanna Elliott both of this Town were marryd
Nov' 1714...
Nath1 Shannon of Ipsviich and Mad. Abigail Yaughan of this Town
were inaryd 25 Nov. IT 14.
Wa Chandler of Dedford in yc County of Kent in Great Brittaine
and Elizth Lucy of this Town were marryd 2 Pccr 1714.
Geo. ye son of Sam1 and Mary Hartt was born 2 April 1710.
Nath1 ye son of ye Parents above was bom 7 Octr 1711.
Sarah and Lydy a ye Dauglr of y° Parents above was bornl Augst 1713.
Lydya Hart yeDaughr of ye above Parents Deceas'1 14 Nov. 1713.
Mary ye wife of Sam1 Flartt Deceasd 23 June 1714,
Sarah ye Dauglr of Sam1 Hartt Deceas'1 21 Sept. 1714.
Edw. Toogood and Hannah Ayrea both of this Town were marry'5
16 Oct. 1711.
Marv vc Daughr of Edw. and Hannah Toogood was born 17 of April
1713.
Joser>h Moses and Rebeck: Ayres both of Portsm0 were marrvd 17
Aug91 1712,
Joseph ye son of Joseph and Rebeckah Moses was born 9 Sepr 1713.
Nicholas Ffrost and Huntris both of this Town were marrvd
30 Decr 1714.
Tryal Lee of Marvelhead and Snsanah Knott of this Town wr
marryd 1714.
Sam1 Hartt and Mary Booth both of this Town were marrvd 13
Jan^ 1714.
Moses Caverly and Margaret Cotten both of this Town were marry5*
30JanM7l4.
Jery ye son of Jery and Lydia Libby was born 21*' Feb* 17 16-7.
Geo" ye son of ye Parents above was born y" 20il1 Jan-' 1718-9.
John yc son of ye Parents above was born ye 2 Nov' 1720,
Lydia Libby ye*I)aughr of ye Parents above was bom 18th Oct, 1722.
Theodore Libby ye son of ye Parents above was born ye 10th Dec. 172b.
Sarah Libby yeDaughr of yc Parents above was born y': 2D1 Oct. 1728.
Sam1}'6 son of Coll Icabod and Mary Piaisted was born 10 June 1096.
Icabod ye son of ye Parents above was born 21 Jn]y 1700.
Mary ye Dauglr of ye Parents above was born 6 Oct. 1702.
Ollive ya Dauglr" of ye Parents above was born 20 Aagst 1708.
Benjamin ye son of Benj. and Mary Gambling was bom 27 July 1714.
Majr Symonds Epos and Mrs Mary Whipple both of Ipswitch wT
inaryd April 1715.
Sam1 Jones of Cocheco and Mary Cros3 of Portsm0 wr maryd 19
April 1715.
Josiah Clark of Portsrn0 and Mary Wingiii of Dover wr maryd 21
April 1713.
Jeremiah Lebby and Lidya Badger both of this Town wr maryed ye
28 April 1715.
Tho3 Larraby and Abigail Pittman both of this Town wr marrvd May
1715.
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1
Dan1 Quick and Hannah Cowel both of this Town were maryd 25
May 1715.
Francis Ditty of Winbird in ye County of Dorset in great Brittain
and Elizth ffurbur of Portsm0 were maryd 26 May IT 15.
John Eals of ye County of llampsh in ye Isle of Wight in great Brit-
tain and Sarah Jlix of Portsm0 w* maryd Juno: 1715.
Mathew Nelson and Mary Cotton both of this Town were mary1'
June 1715.
Steph Greerdeaf of Newbury and Mary Cotten of Portsm0 were
maryd June 1715. §
Nicholas Shaply of Kittery and Martha Langdon of Portsm0 were
maryd 1715.
Wm Seaward formerly of Devonshr in Great Brittain and Mary
Shackford of Portsmouth wr maryed ye 28 July 1715.
Nicho8 Bishop of Saint James3 in Great Brittaine and Mary Bradden
of Portsm0 were marry'1 11 Augst 1715. |
Tho* Wilkison of London in Great Brittain and Eliztb Caverly of
Portsm0 wr maryd Augst 1715. . J
Jonath: Shedely of Lime in Devonsh7 in Great brittain and Mary
Seward of Portsm0 wT maryd ye 28 July 1715.
Abraham Dentt and Sarah Langbridge both of this Town have been
Publish'1 according to Law and wrmaryd ye 5th of Sepf 1715.
John Davis born att Salisbury in Newengland and Mercy Brooking of
Kittery have been publish*1 according to Law and wr marryd Sept. 1715.
John Cutt and Susana Ayres both of Portsm0 wr maryd ye Sep*. 1714.
James Cate and Margarett Biiar both of Portsm0 wr mary3 Sepr 1715.
William Sprig and Ruth Abbitt both of this Town wrmaryd Senr 1714.
Robc Oliver of Yeatoni in Northumberland Great Brittaine and pasco I
Malum of Newcastle were maryd 7 Oof 1715. |
Ruben Abitt and Susana Shortridge both of Portsm0 wr maryd
9 Octr 1715.
Thos Lan die and Margett Pike both of thisTownewTmaryd22 Oct 1715.
Wallis fiinlason and firances Burnett of Portsm0 were maryd Nov 1715.
John Gardner of Glostersh* in Great Brittaine and Mary Bourn of
Portsm0 wr maryd 3 Novr 1115. |
Thoa Russell and Annis Grafton both of this Town of Portsm0 wr
maryd 10 Nov. 1715.
Nath1 Peverly and Elizabeth Cotten both of Portsm0 wr marvd
lDecr1715.
Chrisrophr Mitchell of Kittery and Eliinor Larraby of Portsm0 wr
maryd 1 Dec/ 1715.
Thos More and Abigail Banfield both of this Town of Portsm0 were
maryd y- 8tr' of Decr 1715.
Benjamin yc son of John and Judith Ham of Portsm0 was Born ye
10th of Oct' 1716. I
Tobias ye son of John and Judith Elam of Portsm0 was Born ye
23dofNovr1717. I
Ruben ve son of John and Judith Ham of Portsm0 wa3 Born 25th
April 1720.
Nathaniel and Sam1 twins yc sons of John and Judith Ham of
Portsm0 were Born ye 19th of Apr1 1723. \
The Newport Family of Rogers. 273
THE ROGERS FAMILY OF NEWPORT, E. L, AND MIDDLE-
TOWN, CONN.
[Communicated by Exos Johxson, Jr. Esq., of Chicago, 111.]
The following genealogical data, being the Bible record of the family
of John. Rogers of Micldletowri, Conn., and of his father, Joseph
Rogers, of Newport, Rhode Island, and afterwards of Middletown,
have been faithfully copied from the same Bible.
I think it not a little singular that Farmer and Savage are both
silent regarding this Newport family of Rogers, as I find in the "Rhode
Island Colonial Records " that James Rogers was admitted freeman at
Newport, Sept. 7. 1640 ; was elected sergeant of the General Assem-
bly 15 March, 1 643, and continued such until 1664 ; and was also the
solicitor-general in 1657. In 1670 his widow, Mary Rogers (then
Mary Peabody), petitions to settle his accounts. And from the same
records I find that Thomas and John Rogers were admitted freemen
at Newport in 1 668.
I wish to ascertain, if possible, who was the ancestor of this Joseph
Rogers of Newport. It will be observed that the Bible record gives j
the time of his death (Oct. 1711), place of burial (Newport), and the
Christian name (Elizabeth) of his wife, who died at Tiverton, R. I.
"John Rogers, was married to Patience [torn] [the family say — ■
Miller] November 22, 1757, by the Reverend Mr. William Russell. j
John was Born Sept, 18, 1758, on Monday, 9 P.M. Abigail ivas Born
on Tuesday at 9 A.M., .15 April, 1760. * Sarah was Born January 28,
1762, on Thursday. Joseph was Born May 5, 1764. Timothy was
Born March 3d at 10, A.M., 1766, on Monday. Constant and Patience
was Born the 22fl April, 1768, on a Friday, both at a Birth. William
was Bom July 26, 1770, on Thursday at 10 in the Morning. A Son J
Born 25 July 1772 and Died ye 28 July ye 3d day after born.1" Hannah
was Born May 4, 1771, on Wednesday at 4 o'clock, P.M. Fanny
was Born March 24, 1778, on Thursday at 11 o'clock at night.
Joseph Died Dec. 25, 1783, at Ocpyes in High Spinola. Hannah
Died Nov. 22d 1793, aged 19J years on Friday at about 6 o'clock.
Much Lamented by ail that were acquainted with her.
March 27, 1805. This day received the melancholy announcement
of the Death of my son John. He fell overboard and was drowned on
the Coast of Carolina, on the first day of this Month at 8 o'clock in
the Morning. O ! sad news to relate. May God be pleased to
sanctify this bereaving stroke of his providence to all our family, and
while we call to remembrance his good and amiable disposition, and
the many kind offices received from him, and how much disappointed
we are in pur future hopes and expectations, and now he is no more,
may his memory be precious to us as long as life lasts.
August 25, 1807. 2,Iy beloved Wife Died at 6 o'clock, afternoon.
September 15, 1808. John Rogers was married to Elizabeth Whilmore
by the Revd Enoch Huntington on a Wednesday and she Died the 15th
February following aged 67 years much lamented.
Vol. XXIII. 24
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What followeth was written in my Honored Fathers Bible, viz. :
Joseph Rogers was Married to Dorothy Wood 16 March 1720.
Mary was Born Octr. 4, 1730 ; wrong, it was 25th Jan'y, 1728. Joseph
was Born Octr. 4, 1730. Elizabeth was Born January 4, 1733, and Died
Aug. 29, 1735. John was born Juno 16, 1736. Constant was Born
October 15, 1738. Abigail was Born Aug. 20, 1740, and Died Sept.
20, 1741. Elizabeth was Born May 4, 1743, in Middletown, Conn.
All above written were born at Newport in Rhode Island. I wrote
this on New Years day at night, 1743-4. I then being in the fortieth
year of my age till the 15th of May next. By account my Wife now J
37 years of age Decr 11th last past. ;|
Abigail was Born April 10, 1745, at half after 6, A.M. Samuel was
Born Feb. 19, 1748, on Friday at 4 o'clock afternoon. Elnathan was
Born May 9, 1752. 1
Our Honored Father Joseph, Died Sop. 16, 1751, A. 47. Abigail
Died Septr. 30, 1753, M. 9 years. Joseph was lost at Sea with Capt. |
Edward Johnson on his passage from Surrinam, which place he left
10 Feby, 1756. Constant was "unfortunately drowned on Saybrook Bar
being bound on a Voyage to the West Indies aged 19 years. It was
on the 23d Deer. 1757. * J
Our Honored Mother Dorothj Died July 29, 1777, Aged 72 years. |
May, 1750. This I found written on my Mother's Grave. "Eliza-
beth Rogers aged about 27 years, Died May 25 [torn] in Tiverton."
My Honored Father lies interred at Newport. Died Octr. 1711,
whose Memory far a long time will be precious."
SEIZURE OF ARMS AND POWDER AT FORT WILLIAM AND
MARY. THE FINALE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
[Communicated by Hon. John Wentworth, LL.D., of Chicago. III.]
The letter of Hon. Woodbury Langdon, published in the July num-
ber of the Register for 1868, makes of interest the following oxtracts
from the unpublished letters of Gov. John Wentworth, descriptive of
the events of 1774 and 1775. It will be seen that Gov. Wentworth
attributes all his troubles in New-Hampshire to the interference of the
Boston leaders. These extracts present to the American public, for
the first time, "the other side of the question."
LETTERS OF GOV. WENmORTH.
To the most Noble, the Marquis of Rockingham :
Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, 9th November, 1771.
May it please your Lordship :
Having had the honor to write your Lordship 21th Oct. by the Fox mast ship. I
have only to beg leave to inclose the printed proceedings of the Mass. congress ;
According to the resolves therein, the people are generally dismissing their militia
•Officers, appointed and commissioned by the Governor, and electing other Officers to
command them. They are also selecting the i part recommended (which they call
minute men) and are to form a Provincial army which will easily he led to whatever
their popular Directory may command. 1 tremble lest the zeal and indiscretion of
1869.] Letters of Gov. Wmtwortk. 275
such persons should issue in violence, for which this continent seems but too ripe.
The spirit of liberty, like other flames, has eonsum'd' itself ; and left an universal
spirit of outrage, and disposition to withdraw from all subordination. This of
course exhibits itself in acts of violence thro'out N: England. It is much to be
wished that some effectual measures could be fallen upon and steadily pursued, to
restore the powers of Government, which are in America too fatally annihilated.
This Province, at last, lias caught the infection; but I think it has passed the crisis
without much mischief, tho' with more folly. Thro' Mr. Livius' ' few adherents,
the contagion has been spread. Your Lordship is sensible, that, in such disordered
times, flames are more easily dispersed than suppressed ; and, unfortunately, Livins
nomination to be Ch: Just: carried such an ail" of his being in favor as to give more
weight to the attempts of his party ; who, to a man, are the most violently engaged
in the most violent measures; and the Governor, having neither power nor rewards
to punish or suppress their pursuits, and encourage those that are steady to the
Laws. Hence hath proceeded the Kesolves enclosed ; which Mr. Woodbury Lang-
don, John Langdon and Supply Clap, were chosen a committee to compose ; and are
said to be the sole production of the former ; who is and has been Mr. Livius' steady
friend and assistant in the whole of his plans, and now stands recommended by Mr.
Livius and Mr. Lane to be of the Council. This publication excited a temporary
rage in many places, which now subsides without doing any of the intended evil,
and leaves only a true delineation of the principles from whence it flowed.
They artfully prevailed on my weak good uncle- to sign it. The old Gent, is now
78 years old, and lateljT exceedingly impaired in his mind, by Epileptic Tits.
Whence he is easily led to things his sound judgement Avould avoid.
I have also enclosed the resolves of the Continental Congress. I believe they will
be strictly adhered to for some time. Should Gr: Br: add to the non importation
a Prohibition of Cotton to this Continent, also Rum from the Islands, by lowering
the duty in England 18c/. on a gallon, it would probably have a powerful effect on
American measures. At the same time some care should be taken of the New-
England distilleries to keep'them on a par with Rum imported. Those would proba-
bly make an earlier return to British Commerce. But it is almost impossible to
judge what will be best to be done. The Blankets mentioned in my last are safe
arrived to the army and much wanted. Yesterday, I was desired to procure 200
thousand feet of boards for which the army is in great distress to fit up their Houses.
Had this service been earlier communicated, I would have accomplished it. At
present its almost impossible. The whole being already bought by the West India
merchants to load above fifty sail of New Ships which are in the harbour. If the
Eastern coasters should meet a storm (as is very common) and put into this harbour,
I have taken measures to accommodate the general. And it is the only chance left.
The desertion from the army I have formed a plan to remedy through the aid of a
militia officer who has a large estate in the country. lie hires all deserters. They
soon grow tired of* hard labor; and, through the means q[ one who is in the secret,
they are prevailed upon to return to their colours, and receive full pardon. Many
have thus joined their Regiments ; and with such ideas of the country as will effectu-
ally deter others- or themselves from repeating the experiment. 1 have just heard
that the Populace (about 24 miles hence) have convened at Mr. Austin's, who was
my Agent (though he did not know it at the time) to collect the Carpenters sent to
Gen. Gage. They compelled him to acknowledge and sign more than was true of
himself, and on his knees ask their pardon. After which, they dismissed him in
peace, without other injury. This folly was occasioned solely by the Portsmouth
publication or resolves aforementioned. It is probable this will terminate all the
trouble about that affair. As any events arise that may be interesting, I shall be
careful to transmit them by the earliest opportunity's ; as it is likely American affairs
will be the subjectof much speculation. If these communications should be accepta-
ble, it will give me very great happiness; as my utmost desire hi this world is, in
all things, to approve myself with the utmost zeal and fidelity. My Lord, your
Lordship's most dutiful and obliged humble servant. John Wlntwortii.
P. S. By the inclosed Newspapers, your Lordship will find that the people
have actually burned a Brig; and 2320 lb. bohea tea imported in her.
There is a Letter from the Continental Congress to Gen. Gage. And another
from the Massa. Provincial congress, expressed in pretty high terms.
i
1 Peter Livius was one of the state councillors at this time, was the leader of the party
opposed to Gov. Wentworth, and wad then in England trying to get the governor removed.
* liunking Wentworth.
276
Letters of Gov.
Wenticorik.
[July,
In a letter of 14 Nov. IT 14 to Lord Rockingham he says that, Mr.
Livius " has indisputably excited all the opposition to Gov1 that is in
this province." lie also mentions that he (the Governor himself) was
introduced to his Majesty's service through Lord K.'s patronage. In
a letter to the Ear! of Dartmouth, dated "Portsmouth, 20th Dec. 17H,"
he says :
On Tuesday, the I3th instant in the afternoon , one Paul Revere arrived express
with letters from some of the leaders in Boston to Mr. Samuel Outts, merchant of
this town. .Reports were soon circulated that the Fort at Rhode Island had Keen
dismantled, and the Gunpowder and other military stores removed up to Providence,
and an Extract of the circular letter directing the seizure of gunpowder was printed
in a Boston Newspaper of the 12th in consequence, as I have heen informed, of the
said letters having been communicated to the House of Assembly at Rhode Island.
And it was also falsely given out that Troops were embarking at Boston to come and
take possession of William and .Mary Castle in this Harbour. These rumors soon
raised an alarm in the town ; and, although I did hot expect that the people would
he so audacious as to make any attack on the castle, yet I sent orders to the captain
at the Fort to be upon his guard.
On Wednesday, the 14th , about \2 o'clock, news was brought to me that a Drum
was beating about the town to collect the Populace together in order to go and take
away the Gunpowder and dismantle the Fort. I immediately sent the Chief Justice
of the Province to warn them from engaging in such an attempt. He went to them,
where they were collected in the centre oi the town, near the townhouse, explained
to them the nature of the offence they proposed to commit, told them it was not
short of Rebellion and intreated them to desist from it and disperse. But all to no
purpose. They went to the Island : and, being joined there by the inhabitants of
the towns of Newcastle and Rye, formed in all a body of about four hundred men,
and the Castle being in too weak a condition for defence (as 1 have in former letters
explained to your Lordship) they forced their entrance, in spite of Captain Cochran ;
who defended it as long as he could ; but, having only the assistance of five men.
their numbers overpowered him. After they entered the Fort, they seized upon the
Captain, triumphantly gave three Huzzas, and hauled down the King's colours.
They then put the captain and men under confinement, broke open the Gunpowder
magazine, and carried oil' about 100 Barrels of Gunpowder, but discharged the Captain
and men from their confinement before their departure.
On Thursday, the 15th, in the morning, a Party of men came from the country
accompanied by Mr. [Gen. John] Sullivan, one of the New-Hampshire Delegates to
the Congress, to take away the Cannon from the Fort also. Mr. Sullivan declared
that he had taken pains to prevail upon them to return home again ; and said, as
there was no certain intelligence, of troops being coming to take possession of the
Castle, he would still use his utmost endeavours to disperse them.
While the town was thus full of men, a committee from them came to me to solicit
for pardon or a suspension of prosecution against the persons that took away the
Gunpowder. I told them I would not promise them any such thing; but, if they
dispersed and restored the Gunpowder, which I earnestly exhorted them to do, I said
I hoped His Majesty may be thereby induced to consider it an alleviation of the
offence. They parted from me, in all appearance, perfectly disposed to follow the
advice I had given them ; ami, having proceeded directly to the rest of their asso-
ciates, the}' ail pubiiekiy voted, about five o'clock in the afternoon, near the Town
House, to return home; which it was thought they would have done, and it also was
further expected that the gunpowder would have been restored by the morning,
But the people, instead of dispersing, went to the Castle in the night, headed by
Mr. Sullivan, ami took away sixteen pieces of cannon, about sixty muskets and other
military stoves, and brought them to the out Borders of the Town.
On Friday morning, the LGth, Mr. Folsom,1 the other delegate, came to town that
morning, with a great number of armed men, who remained in Town as a guard till
the flow of the tide in the evening when the cannon were sent in Gondolas up the
River into the country, and they all dispersed without having done any personal
injury to any body in the town.
They threatened to return ngain in order to dismantle the fort entirely, and to
carry oil' or destroy the remaining heavy cannon (about seventy pieces), and also to
* Nathaniel.
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i
peize upon the Province Treasury, all of which there was rcsonable ground to fear
they would do, after what they had already done; nut, on the Gunpowder's being
taken away, I wrote to General Gage and Admiral Grave? for assistance to restrain
the boisterous temper of the people ; upon which the Admiral ordered the armed
ships Canceaux and Scarborough here, and they arrived (the former the 17th and
the latter on the 19th) in time to prevent the further dismantling of the Fort."
'Further on, Gov. Wentworth says the government has no power
to bring the offenders to punishment.
No jail would hold them long and no jury would find them guilty ; for, by the
false alarm that has been raised throughout the country, it is considered by the weak
and ignorunt, who have the rule in these times, an act of self-preservation.
Again he says :
I tried to dissuade them by the civil authority, sheriff, magistrates, &c, and did
all I could to get the militia raised, but to no purpose.
He had assembled the Council at the beginning of the tumult, but
it was of no avail. In his letter to Lord Dartmouth, dated 28 Dee.
17 74, he says :
It is with the greatest concern I perceive the unlimited influence that the popu-
lar leaders in Boston obtain in this Province, especially since the outrage of the 14th
inscant. Insomuch, that I think the people here are disposed to attempt any measure
required by those few men ; and, in consequence thereof, are arming and exercising
men as if lor an immediate war.
In a letter to George Erving, Esq., dated Portsmouth, 5 January,
1775, referring to the 14th of Dee., when the Castle was seized, he says :
The powers of magistracy have been faithfully and repeatedly tried. Governor,
Council, Chief Justice, Sheriff and Justices of the Peace personally appeared ; Pro-
clamation made according to law for all to desist and disperse ; the militia ordered .
out ; drums beat, &e. ; yet all to no avail. Not one man appeared to assist in exe-
cuting the law. And it was impossible for me, with four councillors, two Justices,
one sheriff, Mr. Macdonough and Mr. Bennhig1 Wentworth, to subdue such multi-
tudes, for not one other man would come forth. Not even the Revenue officers. All
chose to shrink in safety from the storm and suffered me to remain exposed to the
folly and madness of an enraged multitude, daily and hourly increasing in numbers
and delusion.
He says Captain Cochran and his five men defended
]
A ruinous Castle with, the walls in many places down, at length knocked down,
their arms broken and taken from them by above one hundred to one, the Captain
was confined and at last would not nor did not give up the keys notwithstanding
every menace they could invent ; finally they broke the doors with axes and crow-
bars.
In a letter to General Gage, dated "Fort William and Mary, 15
June, 1775, " he says —
The ferment in this province has become very general, and the government
hath been very much agitated and disturbed since the affair of the 19th of April last.
Two thousand men are already enlisted, two-thirds of whom 1 am informed are
destined to join the insurgents in your province, and the remainder are to be station-
ed along the coast in different parts between Portsmouth and Newbury.
The spirit of outrage runs so high that on Tuesday last my house was beset by
-
i Thi* Bennin<r Wentworth was son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Deerin?) Wentworth, a brother
to Gov.. John Wentworth';! wife. He was bom at Boston 10th of March, 1757, graduated at
Oxford, England, and died at Halifax, Is Feb., lfiOS; whilst secretary to Gov, Wentworth., He
ha;3 no descendants living in she male line.
Vol. XXIII. 2i*
278 Letters of Gov. Went worth. [Jufy,
great bodies of armed men who proceeded to such a length of violence as to brin^
a cannon directly before my house, and point it at my door, threatening fire ant!
destruction unless Mr. Fenton (a member of. the assembly then sitting) who happen-
ed to call upon me, and against whom they had taken up such resentment as occa-
sioned him some days before to retire on board the man-of-war in the Harbour out;
of their way, should instantly deliver himself up to them, and notwithstanding
every effort to procure effectual assistance to disperse the multitude, Mr. Fenton
was obliged to surrender himself and they have carried him to Exeter about fifteen
miles from Portsmouth where he is, as 1 am informed, kept in confinement.
Seeing every idea of the respect due to his Majesty's Commission so far lost in the
frantic rage and fury of the people as to find them to proceed to such daring violence
against the Person of his Representative, 1 found: myself under the necessity of im-
mediately of withdrawing to Fort William and Mary, both to prevent as much as
may be a Repetition of the like insults and to provide for my own security.
I think it exceedingly for the king's service to remain as long as possible at the
Fort, where I now. am with my Family in a small incommodious House without any
other prospect of safety, if the prevailing madness of the people should follow me
hither, than the hope of retreating on board his Majesty's ship Scarborough, if it
should be in my power. This fort, although containing upwards of sixty pieces of
Cannon, is without men or ammunition. \
In a letter to Paul Wentworth,1 dated at Fort William and Mary,
29 June, 1715, he says :
Admiral Graves has sent a transport under convoy of the Falcon, sloop-of-
war, and entirely dismantled this ungarrisoned Castle of all the ordinance, stores, &c.
Besides the inconvenience of being crowded into this miserable house, confined
for room and neither wind or water tight, 1 am inevitably obliged to incur some
extra expence for my safety and existence even here. Being of necessity compelled
to make some small repairs to render it habitable and to employ six men as watches
to prevent my being surprised and made prisoner. These, with my three servants,
and Mr. Benning Wentworth, and Captain Cochran, are divided into three guards
of tour hours each ; by which means 1 have some security of getting on board the
Scarborough. The six men are at the expeuce of Twelve dollars per month each,
including their dieting, allowance of Hum, &c. ; under which expence no trusty i
man can possibly be had for so unpopular a service in this time of general opposition
to Government. The repairs will not exceed fifty guineas.
|
In a letter to Lord Dartmouth, dated at Fort William aad Mary,
11 July,. 1175, he says: "From five to eight men have been usually
kept in this Fort in time of Peace." p
The latest letters dating from Fort William and Mary are those
addressed,
IT August, 1175, to Hon. Theo. Atkinson, of Porf smouth, N. II. : and |
18 August, 1775, to the Earl of Dartmouth, London.
In Sept. 1775, from the Isle of Shoals, he dates his last official paper
in New-Hampshire, proroguing the General Assembly, which was to
meet that month, to the next April.
The First English Newspaper. — I have in my possession copies of
the London Gazette of the year L69 t. This was really the first English
newspaper. Mr. Macaulay, in his History of England, tells us that it
was not only the first newspaper there printed, but the only one at
the time (1695) of which he was writing. " G." in Transcript.
1 This Paul Wentworth was a native of one of the West India Islands; but had passed some
time at Portsmouth, X. II. He was agent for the Province of N'ew-IIainpshire at London, and
hail been appointed a councillor whilst at Loudon, but had not returned to be sworn in when
the revolution broke oat. Dartmouth conferred the degree of LL.D, upon him in 176'J. He died
at Surinam in December, 17i>3.
1869,] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlestown.
279
THE FIRST RECORD-BOOK OF THE FIRST CIIURCn IN
CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS.
[Communicated by James F. Hu>tn-ewell, Esq., of Charlestown.]
Continued from page 101.
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Admitted,
17iRobert Haukins : Robert Long
jMary Jefiereis : Elizabeth Long : Judith Banker were ^
lliThomas Michell and Anne hiswirTe were Admitted.
8,Joseph Kiteherin ; Thomas Cartar : Piiilip L>rinker { A , .. . ,
|and Mary Gould were; ; J Admitted*
12 winifred Harrod, and Alice wicks : were Admitted.
27jliobert Sedgwick : with Joanna sedgwiek were Admitted.
1637
1G37
5: mo: dayflOjHennery Smith and Dorothy Smith were Admitted.
9 : mo : day
(V John Harvard and Anna Harvard his wiiFe
I with Robert Cuttler were
12 : mo : dayllS.Samuell, and Thomas Riehesson :
And Abigail Maverick were
1638
1 : mo : dav
Admitted.
Admitted.
163S
2 : mo : day
7 : mo : day
11 : mo : day
1639
23 John Gould: William Johnson : and
{John Brimsmead, with Anna Jones were
6'Steeven Fosdick: Hanna Heipbourne:
Elizabeth Drinker : Rebcccah Cutler :
And Joannah Haule were
7jlsaak Cole:, and Joanna Cole.: James
Garret and Deborah Garret : Katherin
jCoytmore : and Sarah Fosdike with
[Margerite Lewis : were
8:Seth Switzer Elizabeth Taylor : and
Joanna Larkin were
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
I Admitted.
1639
1: mo: ( aylOwiliiam sargeanty'Jo'suah'TyddT And-"'" ( aa^u^a
' -\r XT- x. J \ Admitted.
J Mary Norton: were (
1 : mo: day[17 Sarah Sargeant was Admitted.
1639
3d : mo :
4: mo :
7 : mo :
day
day
dav
— Page 6 — 1639
[Thomas Martin and Rebeekah Trarice were Admitted
Abraham Hill : with Martha Covtmorc : were Admitted
i : mo : clay
2. John Martin : Rebeekah Martin : Hannah Cartar : S
jAnd Sarah Lary were \
Disarab. Tydd : Jone Rieheson : BetMa Switzer
cLdmitted,
, , -v Admitted.
, '.nd Mary Leach— were (
7 : mo : day 16 John Penticost with Joanna Penticost : were Admitted.
7 : mo : dav;23 Edward Larkin : williani Phillips : with== ( i , • . . -,
• |A, . n, •,,. - { Admitted.
jMary Phillips were \
8:rno:dayi 7;Thomas Graves : Katherin Graves : Anna $ ai -t, i
I IMaverick : with Mary Eaglesfeild : were < ^miciea.
Note.— Pa ere 1, and pages 3 to 10, inclusive (except last four lines on page 1(
Baptisms pages 201 to 210 (to 7th inc. day 20, 16-12), are very neatly written,
printed— probably by Eider Green. Leaf paged 3 and 4 is worn and patched.
10), and also
or rather.
280
Record-Book of the First Church in Charlcstown. [July,
1639.
8 : mo :
10: mo:
10 : mo :
1 1 : mo :
12 : mo :
da)
da)
dav
dai
12
mo :
day
164L
.
1
mo :
day
3:
mo :
dayi
* !
3:
mo:
dav!
4:
mo:
day
Pa#e 6 (concluded). 1639
i24lJohn Caule : and Mary Brimsmead : were. Admitted.
j SiFrancis Willoughby: and Mary Willoughby were Admitted.
j22JThomas Allen: and Jane Smith: were— xVdmitted.
ili>;Elizabeth Felt [blot] was Admitted.
I 2 Mary Cole: Joseph Hill : Hose Hill: And <, , , ... ,
J ' < Admitted,
'susanna seers were (
i6jThomas Coytmore: and Bennitt Caule, were- Admitted.
! '" 16407
]0,Thomas Wilder : and Edward Wood-
24 Ruth wood: liichard Bobbins with=
Rebeckah Robin:; were
3 iiJohn Baker was
7 Sarah Baker : Thomas Gould=and—
Hannah Gould, were
re Admitted.
Admitted.
.Admitted.
Admitted.
i'
7 : mo : day
1641
- Page 7 —
23; Augustin walker: John Palmer: Anna^ $ Admitted
smith: and Elisabeth Hancock: were---- (
1641
j9t
3d
dayj2;'5' John Seers : and william Palmer : were=Admitted.
day 4|Lambert sutton : was Admitted.
day 11 Mary Burrage : and Anna walker were — Admitted.
dayl22iJohn Alien : Richard Russell : and Maud Russell : Admitted.
day|30JRiebard Cook was. Admitted.
5th : mo : day! ojSusanmi Jones— was Admitted.
5th: mo: dav SilJohn weiffhtman : Elizabeth Broun and— ^ . , ... ,
■" | [Joanna Wood: were..... \ Admitted.
dayjlolRichard Lowden : and Sollomon Phips were — Admitted.
mo
mo :
mo :
mo ;
mo
11* mo
1 1* mo
day 28 Anna James : and Elizabeth saw ford : were — Admitted.
"1642
2J : mo :
2l : mo :
3J : mo :
3d: mo:
9&; mo:
day 10 John Bum
dav 17] John scott
1642,
;e: and Francis Norton— were— Admitted.
John Green : and sarah symms were — Admitted.
day|.15|Jolm March : Gardy James : and mother Phips : were : Admitted.
dayJ29jRebeckah March: and Elizabeth Chamberlaine were: Admitted.
day 30 william wallis : Jsaak wheeler : susanna= [
weijrhtman : Ellenor Gary : mar<ierite hurst
1643
2d':"mo:
suretrust Rous : Elizabeth Greene : Sarah= j
Beel: with Eedy Harris were ..... (^
Admitted.
1643
day'l3 Elizabeth Haukins : Anna Jaque : with K . . .. '""
"I Elizabeth Pitts: were ] Admitted.
5th : mo : davl i iMathew Smith : and iaithiuil Rous : were : Admitted.
5 : mo
9 : mo
davi
day
8 wi
4
— Page S —
liam Smith was Admitted.
william Green: Thomas Lynde : Ralph— f
woorey : Eaintnot winds : Ellinor= J ,
Milior : sarah Alien : sarah Nichols : 1 x
Admitted.
'and Mary Cartar: were..........
9: mo: day! 30 Abraham Llaukiiis : sarah Cooke— (
[sarah Kitcherin : Peircis = |
[Bridges : Mary Hadlock and
lould goodwiie Grover : were ^
0 Elizabeth Cooper : Margery Rand :
iMercie Rous: Elizabeth Harrington
[and Abraham Jaquith : were === —
10 : mo
I
day
Admitted.
Admitted.
1869.] ItccordrBoolc of the First Church in Charlestounu 2 SI
1644 Page 8 (concluded), 1644
7: mo: day 10 'Nattanleil Hadlocke: Thomas (
Osborn : John Lewis : Hopestill j
Mirick : Elizabeth Grover = < Admitted.
Elizabeth wood-: And Sarah
Mill : were — — — — —
1645
6 : mo : day
1616
11 : mo : davllo
1645
Francis wheeler : Mary sliawe : (
Alice Barnard : Katlierin waffe.: .-, ■ ,, -,
u • i 4. • i ii r< , \ Admitted.
Bridget winds : samuell Cartar :
And Mihell Smith : were === = = I
1646
Robert Chalklev : Thomas Cartar Junior
Admitted.
— Page 9
James Greene : Mary Newell
And John waite were=s== = —
12: mo: day 7 Mary Gwin was .".Admitted.
1617"
3d: mo : day; 3iJames Carv : Randoll Xicholls :
1648
5 : mo : day
\\ 31 James Cary : Randoll JNicholls : C
[Manes sally : Edward Harrington : < Admit
[James Pike : and John Gcbe : were— {
16*50
2d : mo : dav
3d : mo : da;
1652
1st : mo : da1
ted.
!. Richard stower : Jacob Greene :
Thomas welsh : John Tucky :
Mary Orton : Elizabeth sheppy :
And Hannah Ludkin : were — •
^Margery Knight: Anna Wilder:
Admitted.
and
Cartar were ^
$Adj
Itted,
/ 14 Joanna Davison .: sarah Broime : ^ Vlmtted
j Joanna stower : and Roger Morgan : \
! jsteeven streeter : Ursula streeter : f
1 : mo : day 2 iJohn dough : Jone Clough : Thomas j
J (Gould : Ilanna Gould : John Foul : and <
Mary foule : Lawrence dous : niary Cnttin |
I [Gualter Edmonds and Dorothy Edmonds \
1647.
1648.
Djsamuell Haward : sarah Howard: C
Esther Jenner: Mary Sally: = = 2 Admitted.
Mary Symms : and Itebeckah Graves : ^
1650.
165:
\dmitted.
Page 10 —
mo
mo
mo
darjlorwilliarn Foster was
day
dav
9* : mo : dav
Admitted.
Admitted.
" < Admitted.
22 John Peirce was
23jAnne Poster : Mary Gibbs : sarah -
smith: and Elizabeth symms : were
27 John Cutltfr: Anna Cutler: Elizabeth * C
Trumble : Mary Ridgway : and Huldah — < Admitted,
jsymms were : (
Note. — No entries of Admissions appear in the Record during the years 1649, 1651, 1653,
1654 and 16-37 (and also during- the years 1663 and 1678, 1679, 1693— and during those years
only— before 177-3).
;82
llecord-Boolc of the First Church in Charlestown. [July,
10th: mo: day
1655
12 : mo
1656
1st — mo—
6lh : mo —
1658
5Month.Da\
6 Month
6th Mon :
same month
Page 10 (concluded).
Goertru id spencer : Mary Fosdike : and ( Admitted
Joanna Long: were )
Mary Russell and Joanna Greene were < Admitted.
r
< Admitted.
Samuel! Nowell : Rebecfcah Booth
KathermRoswellrMaryKempthorn I AdmItted>
Hannah Griffin : Alary 2s ash were
and Abigail! stubbs
samuell ward==Franeis ward—
Jane Cloyes-Elizabeth welsh—
Maudline Brazier=sAnna Tynge=
Elizabeth Clough—Mary Clough
Am) Harris Crouch=
Goodwine — were —
,„i
IglMis Bunker by a Dismis : from : Chu : of Water Town • Admitted
99 j John Hale and my Sonne Zechary Symes were
she bv a d
> Admitted
ismis : irora JL/orcnes r * a :.
29lMr. Morly and his wife he by a dismiss from Braiiitre $
29 Brazier William Crouch. Sibil Nutt — Admitted.
Stk moneth:
-i /• - o i — Page 11 —
year 16o8 day °
8 Month.d&y|3l|Mr Thomas Shepard, by a Dismis. from Church of Cam : } admitted
year 1659 '
2d Moneth lojMr Thomas Shepard was ordained with prayer and fasting
unto the office of a Teacher to the Churche of Christ
in Charle Towne, by me Zechariah Symmes Pastor to
the same Churche, Mr John Wilson Pastor to the
Churche of Christ in Boston, and Mr Richard Mather
Teacher to the Churche. of Christ at Dorchester, at the
desire of our Churche ioyning with me in laying on of
hands, upon the aforesaid Mr Thomas Shepard ; and Mr
Norton Teacher to the Churche at Boston, in the name
of the rest of the messengers of 4 churches, to witt
of Boston, Roxbury, Cambridg, Watertown, giuing unto
him the right hand of fellowship.
16 bro : William Stillson, & bro: Robert Cutler, were ordained
junto the office of Deacons, in this church of christ at chariest.
)|Roger Alie, &his wife Jane Alie ; by a dismission from Waymothch
)|mrs Mary King, also the same day admitted.
9th moneth
9th moneth : 12
year 1660 j . I
24 Month : day 29JTher were admitted this day [erasure] Abigal the wife of John
iLonge. Thomas Rand and Surah his wife. Beniamin Bunker.
| Jenner the wife of Tho : Jenner. Ruhamah the wife of John
(Knight. the wife of [erasure] Wilson
3d moneth G'Katherm the wife of John Philips was admitted.
1660
month 5.
Page 12 (including all recorded admissions to 1664.
!9:G.
Prichet, & Anne his wife, &: daughter
Templer, by a dismission from the church
of chriit at Yarmoth in New England, were
admitted.
S69.] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlcsfown.
283
1661
nioneth
1662
inoueth 4.
— Page 12 (concluded). —
& 'the same day also, mre Johnson by a dis= )
mission from a church of x1 in Canterbury > Admitted.
jin old England, was — ■ — — — ) j
& Zecharv Brigden the same day admitted to full coimmio.
& JG. Edward Willson — — — )
& Goodsvife martba jLathrop. — — — > — — admitted.
& j Brigden (the wife of Tho : Brigden) )
Jay!
25 Goodman William Clougb was [admitted.
23 Nathaneel Hutcheson, & Sarai his wife admitted.
cc [Mary, the wife ofbro: Edward Willson {admitted.
& -mrs Mary Green (ye wife ofbro: Jacob Green) — [admitted.
& !the same day Tho : Osburn, <fc his wife )
by a letter of dismissio from the ch
of cbrist at Maiden, were )
29 mr Laurence Hammond —
& ;G: John Call: J.-- .
& Goodw : Lvdia Wood
admitted
1664.
moneth
— Page 13 —
cJayj Admitted.
17 Hannah Call the wife ofbro: John Call — — [admitted.
& {Susanna Graves — — — — — — — — [admitted.
& Elisabeth Edmunds the wife of Joshua Edmunds admitted.
6 mr John Checkering — — — — — — — admitted.
12
admitted*
& Elisabeth his wife by a dismission from ? _
the church of xt at Dedham — $
Sim18 Deborah Wade (wptl Thomas Dudley's daught6) admitted.
1665.
7.!r
mr Thomas Graves — — —
ye wife of Richard Taylor
— [admitted.
"mitted.
|& jAnne Taylor
j& |ltuth Ailin (a widdow) married after'd to mr Knill ^admitted.
"Note. — "Before 1603, all admissions to this church were understood to be admissions to
11 the privileges of church members. Bat the adoption by the church that year, of the
lesult of the Synod of 1662, respecting Baptism, &c. [sec Record of vote that date], led to
, throe-fold distinction of its members in the subsequent arrangements of its records, viz.:
1. " ' Person admitted into full communion.'
2. " ' The names of such Children of the Covenant as have publiekly renew'd their Cove-
lant wth God and this Church, yet not taken unto Communion in ye L'ds S-upp.' — p. 1U1
of Records].
3. " 'The names of such persons as have been admitted into this Church, but not unto
nil Communion.' — p. 179.
<: By the second distinction, perron- appear to have been intended, who having in infancy
)een offered in baptism by their parents, being church members, were considered as virtu-
ally members of the clmrch themselves, and subject to its inspection and discipline; and
vho owning the covenant at mature age were admitted to the privilege of baptism for their
:hildren, but not as yet to the Lord's Table.
" By the third distinction, all other persons were apparently denoted, who owning the
:ovenant, were taken under the watch and discipline of the church, and obtained in it the
irivilege of baptism for themselves and their children, but did not commune in the Lord's
>upper.
"Apparently however, both these distinctions were sometimes confounded in recording,
especially by* Mr. Morton [1686-93] ; and his successors, Kcv. Messrs. Brudstrcet and
rVbbot [1698-1741, and 172-1-74], recorded the names of persons of both descriptions, with-
out discrimination, under the common title of 'Reuewers of the Covenant.' " — Sewall &
[J. F.H.
See aJso Note (J. F. H.) cage 3 (378) of Records of the Church Votes.
284 Record-Book of the First Church in Charlestons. [July,
Page 13 (concluded).
160G-7
166;
11 i e'Goodman Abraham Smith — — —
[<fc JGoodwife Hannah Hurry — — — —
IlU2ljMehitabel Hilton (wp" Increase Nowel's daughter)
J&HEHsabeth Graves (\vp« Rick'd Russel's daughter)—
8. 13 Abigail Knigfit (Siste Stovrers daughter) — —
\& nirs Margaret Willoughby — — —
& im18 Abigail Hanunond — — — —
H.pGjG. John Knight. — - — — — —
12. 23 G : Thomas Lord, by a dismission from ye church
I of christ at Ipswich — — —
|& G : Alice Lord (his wife : siste Rand's daughter) ■
_}& [Mary Winsiow (wptc Iucrease nowel's daughte.) -
admitted,
admitted,
admitted,
admitted.
Knight.
Willoughby
Hammond.
Knight.
Lord ?
Lord $
Winsiow.
1668
month
March,
Pa ere 14—
march :
April:
Jus e
1663.
moneth
June
August.
Febr:
March
1668-9.
|(bYi
22!G
persons admitted into full communion
Thomas White. — — — —
cc mr John Heman
& \m™ Grace Heman (his wife)
& 'm" Martha March. — — — — — —
& G : Peter Frothingham. '(„___
& :G: Mary Frothinghain (his wife $
& IG : John Lowden. — — — — — [abovesd)
29 G. Sarah Lowden (ye wife of bro : Jn° Lowde
& im1"5 Mary Hansford (eapt : Allen's daughter)
& jmr Jonathan Wade — — — ■ — — — -
& G: Nathan eel Rand ^ — — < — — — — —
|& m* James Pwusseli. ' — — [daughtr)j
& mrs Mabel Russell his wife (Govenor Haines his;
& G: Hannah Perkins (or siste mrs Long's daughte.) |
26'G : Sarai Smith (Tho : Smith ye butchers wife) — '
» L , t- i /bro : Carter in field his daught8\
& G: Anna i owl I o, -(- c T , -p , to !
\ & wife of John Jbowl: — /
& im" Sarah Lend (mra Davison's daughter) — —
&|Elisabeth Norton — — — — — — —
If Daniel Edmunds I
& Mary his wife $
& Mary Mousal (Tho : Mousal's wife) — — —
& JAbigal Chadwell (somt : 'T.Jones ye butcher's wife)
White.
Heman.
March .
Frothingham.
Lowden, ?
Lowden. £
Ransford.
Wade.
Rand.
Russell ^
Russell ^
Perkins.
Smith.
Fowl.
Lynd.
Norton.
Edmunds.
Mousal.
Chadwell.
iDavi
14m«S
:tn
— Pa<re 15 —
in Goose (Abigi Chadwei's daugte.)
& jra1"3 Sarah Long (ensigne Tid's daughter)
admitte
Goose.
Long.
— • Sheppy.
— I Knight.
l&jG: Grace Sheppy. — — -
l& G : John Knight ; senio-r. —
9. G. John Founel — ? bv a dismission from L T
| !Mary & Founel his wife. $ y« ch of xt at Cambridge' | ° '
28 Sarah Powel (a widdow) L.
j afterwd married to mr Blaney y'
r-i- i .t rn- /ve wife of Edward Wi
(Ehsabeth Wire ^br0 . Johnson,g dauffl
"ire :\
iter /
Wire.
8G9.] Hereditary Ability. 285
HEREDITARY ABILITY.
[Communicated by William H, Whitmohb, A.M., of Boston.]
In a recent Dumber of Macmillan's Magazine (March, 1869), Francis
Gallon, Esq., has published an essay to prove that men of eminent
ibility, contrary to common opinion, generally inherit their talents
md frequently transmit them to their descendants.
In this essay he has selected the families of the highest rank of law-
rers, "taking the Judges of the Courts of Chancery and Common
l,aw and the Master of the Rolls, but not the Judges of the Admiralty
lor of the Court of Canterbury. " The period embraced in the exami-
lation is from 1660 to 1865, during which time there were 2S6 judges.
' Of these, " says Mr. Gal ton, "I find no less than 133, or nearly one-
ialf, to have one or more kinsmen of little or no less eminence than
themselves." To select a few especial facts : — Of the 30 Lord Chan-
cellors 23 have had kinsmen of exceptionally high ability, la the case of
^ther judges, by classifying them, the author arrives at the fact that
ihere have been 38 cases of two eminent men in one family ; 40 cases
)f three ; 5 of four or five : and 6 cases of six or more.
" In short, out of the 286 judges, more than one in every nine of
them have been either father, son, or brother to another judge, and
:he other high legal relationships have been even more numerous.
Fhere cannot, then, remain a doubt but that the peculiar type of
ibility that is necessary to a judge, is often transmitted by descent."
The most important summary stated by the author is perhaps this :
'The appearance of the man of highest ability in a family should not
3e an abrupt and isolated phenomenon, but ids ability should be built
ip, so to speak, by degrees in his ancestry ; and conversely, it should
lisperse itself by degrees in his descendants."
The author has selected the class of judges, because the office is " a
sufficient guarantee that its possessor is exceptionally gifted in a very
righ degree." In a word, unlike other high offices, it is attainable
)nly by the possession and exercise of high abilities of a peculiar kind,
md hence a hereditary transmission would be easily recognizable.
This subject of transmitted ability has since been noticed by a writer
ai the Boston Daily Advertiser, who has shown some remarkable in-
stances in the Judiciary of Massachusetts. Having recently had oc-
casion to prepare lists of the judges of the Superior Court and Courts of
Common Fleas of the province, from the date of the second charter
lown to the American revolution, in addition to and correction of
Washburn's Judicial History of Massachusetts, we propose to point
sut a number of instances of consanguinity here.
We must add, however, that the case is hardly as strong as it ap-
pears, since the legal profession was quite small in numbers, and there
was a greater tendency here than in England for the sons of lawyers
to become lawyers. For this reason, feeling that our instances may
not be of very great weight, we have not thought it necessary to point
out the more remote relationships of our eminent lawyers. Still it
must be said that our judges were selected men, and had to possess
considerable abilities tc obtain their position.
Vol. XXIII. 25
286 Hereditary Ability. [July,
The Superior Court of Massachusetts, from its foundation in 169.2
until its overthrow by the revolution, had thirty-three justices, the
bench consisting of'iive members. Of these as relatives we will cite :
1. Samuel Sewall, 1692 (Chief Justice 1T1S), and his nephew
Stephen Sewall, 1739 (C. J. 1752).
2. Isaac Addingcon, 170% and his nephew Addington Davenport,
1715.
3. Benjamin Lynde, 1712 (C. J. 1728), and his son Benjamin Lynde,
Jr., 1745 (C. J. 1771).
4. John Gushing-, 1723, his son John Cushing, Jr., and his grandson
William Gushing, 1774 (son of John, Jr.).
5. Thomas Hutchinson, 1752, and his brother Foster Hutchinson,
1771.
We will now proceed to take the judges individually, and show
what eminent relatives they had.
1. William Stoughton, Judge, Lt. Gov. &c. : d. tram. His nephew
was Lt. Gov. William Tailor ; his gr. nephew was the Rev William
Cooper, of Boston. , . |
2. Thomas Danforth. He left no descendants in the male line. His
brother was the Rev. Samuel D., father of the Rev. Samuel and the
Rev. John. John had a son Samuel, judge of Frobate and member
of the council. 1
3.v Wait Still Winthrop ; son of Gov. John W. of Connecticut, and
grandson of Gov. Join of Mass. His son John (F.R.S.) was grand-
father of Lt. Gov. Thomas L. Winthrop, whose son is the Hon. Robert
C. Winthrop, a senator, &c. Space is "wanting to show how- many of
the descendants of the first Governor W. have held high office. Adam
Winthrop was justice of the court of Common Pleas, Suffolk ; his son
was Prof. John W., F.R.S., &c. • , |
4. John Richards. His brother James was one of the assistants of *|
Connecticut, whose grand-daughter m. Sir John Davie, Bart.
5. Samuel Sewall belonged to a family of eminent men. His nephew
Samuel, as we have noted, was also chief justice of this court. His
own son was the noted minister, tiie Rev. Joseph Sewall, whose
grandson was also chief justice after the revolution. From a brother |
of this first Samuel were descended the Rev. Stephen and his brother
Jonathan, who was attorney-general of Mass. ; h. was a loyalist and
went to Halifax, and his sons, Stephen and Jonathan, were respect-
ively solicitor-general and chief justice of Canada. In a junior branch
was David Sewall, judge of the U. S. district court of Maine.
6. Elisha Cooke. His son Elisha was a judge of the court of Com-
mon Pleas, Suff. ; a councillor, and very prominent in political life.
7. John Walley, councillor, &c. Among his descendants are Samuel
H. Walley, speaker Mass. II. of Rep., &c, and Wendell Phillips.
8. John Satlin, of whose relatives we learn nothing.
9. Isaac Addington left no descendants, but his relatives were the
Do.venports.
10. John Hathorne was the son of William, speaker H. of Rep.
11. John Leverett, judge, councillor, pros. Harvard Coll., &c, was
graudson of Gov. Thomas Leverett. Elisha Cooke, Jr. (C. C. P. Suff.)
was another grandson of Guv. L.
12. Benjamin Lynde married a daughter of Hon. Wm. Browne, jus-
1869.] Hereditary Ability. 287
tice of the court of Common Pleas, Essex, and his son was also chief
justice.
13. Nathaniel Thomas. His son was Nathaniel, chief justice of the
court of Common Pleas, Plymouth.
14. Aldington Davenport, as already mentioned, was nephew of
Judge Isaac Addington. His son Addingtoii Davenport, Jr., was the
first rector of Trinity Church, Boston.
15. Edmund Q.uincy, agent for the province, &c, was father of
Edmund (justice of the court of Common Picas, Suffolk) and Josiah.
The latter was father of Samuel (solicitor-general) and Josiah, Jr.,
the patriot. The son and grandson of Josiah Quincy, Jr., bearing his
name, were each mayor of Boston, and held Other high offices.
1G. Paul Dudley, son of Gov. Joseph Dudley, and gr. son of Gov.
Thomas Dudley. He left no descendants. His brother William was
J. C. C. P. Suffolk.
IT. John Cushing was son of John dishing, an assistant of Ply-
mouth colony. As already stated, the judge had a son and grandson
judges of tire Superior Court, and a gr. nephew, Nathan, was also a
judge of the Supreme Court. Thomas Cushing, brother of the first
Judge John, was a councillor and was father of Thomas (speaker
Mass. II. of R.) whose son Thomas was Lt. Gov. of Mass. The second
Judge John Cushing had also a son Elijah (J. C. C. P. Plymouth),
whose son Joseph was a judge of Probate. Caleb Cushing, formerly
J. S. J. C. Mass. and attorney-general in President Pierce's cabinet, is
gr. grandson of Caleb Cushing (C. C. P. Essex and C. J. of Mass.),
who was own cousin to the first Judge John.
18. Jonathan Remington left no descendants, I think. His mother
was a daughter of Andrew Belcher, and he was thus own cousin to
Gov. Jonathan Belcher.
19. Richard Saltonstall was of a noted family. His grandfather
was Richard S., son of Sir Richard S., and his father was Nathaniel,
C. C. P. Essex. His brother v/as Gurdon S., Gov. of Conn. Judge
Richard Salstonstall m. a gr. daughter of Judge Elisha Cooke, and had
a son Nathaniel, father of Hon. Leverett S. (prcs. state Senate, &c).
20. Thomas Graves was the son of Dr. Thomas G., a physician, and
judge under the old charter, and gr. son of Thomas G. of Charlestown,
who was rear admiral in the service of parliament,
21. Nathaniel Hubbard was a grandson of the Rev. Wm, Hubbard,
the historian, and also of Gov. John Leverett. His sou was Leverett
Hubbard, J. S. C. New-Hampshire.
22. Chambers Russell is more fully noticed hereafter.
23. Peter Oliver was a brother of Lt. Gov. Andrew Oliver. They
were grandsons of Andrew Belcher,, and cousins of Gov. Belcher.
The descendants of the Olivers and Hutchinsons are in England. An
drew Oliver, Jr., nephew of Peter, was J. C. C. P. Essex.
24. Thomas Hutchinson and his brother Foster Hutchinson were
sons of Thomas, and nephews of Edward H. (J. C. C. P. Suffolk, &c).
Their grandfather Elisha was J. C. C. P. Suffolk, whose grandmother
was the famous Anne Hutchinson. Gov. Thomas Hutchinson had a son
Thomas, Jr., also J. C. C. P. Suffolk. Thomas and Foster were also
grandsons of John Foster, C. C. P. Suffolk.
25. Edmund Trowbridge was uncle of Francis Dana. C.J. Mass., who
288 Hereditary Ability. [July,
was father of .Richard H. Dana, and gr. father of Richard H. Dana, Jr.,
and Edmund T. Dana.
26. William Brown was son of William Brown (C, 0, P. Essex),
whose son Samuel was also J. C. C. P., and whose gr. son was Ch. J.
Benjamin Lynde, Jr. J
Among the justices of the county courts of Common Pleas, instances
of relationship are very numerous. J
Francis Foxcroft, of Middlesex, had a son Francis of the same
court. J
James Russell and his brother Chambers Russell ; both judges were
grandsons of Charles Chambers and of James Russell, also judges
C. C. P. I
Jonathan Tyng and his grandson, John Tyng, were both judges. *
Samuel Appleton. C. C. P. Essex, was uncle of John Appleton, of * 1
the same court. Among his descendants are John Appleton, C. J.
Supreme Ct., Maine, and Jesse Appleton, Pros, of Bowdoin College.
John Burrill, C. C. P. Essex, had a brother Theophilus of the same
court. Another brother, James, was ancestor of James, C. J. R. Is-
land, and U. S. Senator, and of Timothy Pickering, U. S. Senator and
secretary of state.
In Plymouth county, Isaac Winslow, son of Gov. Josiah W.; was a
judge, and so was his sou Col. John Winslow.
Isaac Lothrop, C. J., was father of Isaac L. Jr., of the same court.
Joseph Lothrop, C. C. P. Barnstable, was of this family also. Josiah
Cotton was grandson of the Rev. John of Boston, and his son was
register of deeds. Nicholas Sever (C. J.) had a son William S., judge
of Probate. Gamaliel Bradford was grandfather of Alden Bradford,
secretary of state in Mass.
In Bristol county, Thomas Leonard of this court had a son George,
who was the father of George and Ephraim, all four judges. Thomas
had a nephew, Judge Stephen Leonard, father of Judge Zephaniah ;
six judges in one family.
In Barnstable county, Peter Thatcher, C. J., had a brother John,
judge of this court, and was also grandfather of George T. of the Su-
preme Court. Sylvan us Bourn of this court had a son William, 0. C.
P. Essex. John Otis, C. J., was father of Judge John Otis, whose
brother James was also 0. J. and father of the famous James Otis, Jr.
In Duke's county, in the Mayhew family, there were six judges,
viz. :— -Mat-hew, Thomas, Paine, Zaccheus, Matthew 2d, and Joseph.
In Nantucket county there were five judges named Coffin, and two
more in Duke's. These were James, Joseph, John, Josiah, Jonathan,
John, and Enoch. Of the Gardners, four, viz. : — Richard, George, Jo-
seph and Grafton. Of the Bunkers, three : George, John and Caleb.
In the western counties, Hampshire, Worcester and Berkshire, we
find John Pynehon, 1692, father of John, 1708, whose sons were
William and John, and the son of the latter was William, Jr. ; all five
judges. Joseph, also a .judge, was of this family.
"' mry Dwight, Timothy, Josiah, Joseph, and T.i
Henry Dwight, timothy, Josiah, Joseph, and Timothy, Jr. were all
five judges, C. C. P. Hampshire.
Ephraim, Israel, Elijah and Thomas Williams were of Hampshire,
and William Williams was of Berkshire.
Samuel Partridge and his grandson Oliver, were both judges of
Hampshire,
1SG9.] The Privateer General-Sullivan. 289
i
John Chandler, C. C. P. Worcester, had a son, Judge John C.
Joseph Wilder and his son Joseph were of this court.
William Ward was a brother of Nahum W,, and the son of the latter
was General Artemas Ward, all three judges.
We have thus probably shown that instances of relationship were
very common here. A more striking case, however, we think could
be made out in the families of the clergy. Inasmuch as the clerical
profession absorbed many oi the graduates of Harvard, and, as the
members of the Congregatiunal ministry obtained their places by selec-
tion and competition, it is evident that their case, in a measure, cor-
responds with that of the English lawyers. At some future time we
may revert to this branch of the inquiry, and point out the great cleri-
cal families of Xew-ED^land.
TIIE PRIYATEEE GENEKAL-SCLLIVAN.
Records of the Proprietors.
[Communicated by Hon. Charles H. Bell, of Exeter, N.H.]
Concluded Trorn page 185.
Dr. The proprietors of ship General Sullivan in account current
with George Wentworth and Nathaniel FoJsoni, agents for
prize Caledonia, ^ Cr.
1778. 1778.
Dec. To cash paid ten proprietors Dec. 10. By one half the net. pro-
by order on Mr. John Par- ceeds of said prize as
ker, as per recpt for £3000 ea. £30.000.0 pr Mr. John Parker's
To paid one half of the dis- ace' current exhibited, £-10,430.9.0 i
bursements on s<i prize as Lawful money. i
pc-acc' 293.0 \
28. To allowance for agents ser-
vices pr vote 150.0 I
To balance carried to ac- I
count current of bhip Gen- • I
eral Sullivan, 10,017.9.0 1
Lawful money £40,460.9.0 £40,460,9.0
Portsmouth, December 2Sth, 1778.
Errors excepted, pr Geokoe Wentwokth.
Nathaniel Folsom, Agents.
Dr. The proprietors of ship General Sullivan in ace1 current with
George Wentworth and Nathaniel Folsom, agents, Cr.
177S. 1778.
Dec. To the balance of George Oct. 1. Ey balance of former ncct
21. Wentworth's account of current brought forward £181,17. —
disbursements £4,534.07.2.1 Dec. 28. By balance of prize Ca.le-
To the balance of Nathaniel donia ace' current bro't
Folsoia's account of ditto 4,516.00.0 forward 10,017.09.0
23. To cash paid ye agents for
their services as p* vote 350.00.0 Lawful money £10^199.06.0
To balance due to proprietors 703.18.94
Lawful money £10.199.06.0 £10,199.06.0
Portsmouth, December 28lh, 1773.
Errors excepted, pr Geo. Wi-Nrwonm,
Natu'l Polsom. Agents.
Yol. XXIII. 25*
290
The Privateer General- Sullivan.
[July,
Portsmouth, January l3t 1779. We the subscribers being the pro-
prietors of the ship General Sullivan, do hereby acknowledge to have
recd of Mess" George Wentworth & Nath1 Folsom, agents for said
ship and prize Caledonia, the yum of seventy-six pounds twelve shil-
lings and 10 Jd lawful money, being balance due as pr account current
settled this day.
(Signed) Keith Spence. •
Keith Spence for Ben. Austin junr
Moses Woodward,
Josh* Wentworth,
Josna Wentworth for Mess. Barretts & T. Balling.
Eliph' Ladd,
Eliph* Ladd for John Taylor Gilhan.
Rob* Parker.
Geo. Wentworth,
Nath1 Folsom.
At a meeting of the proprietors of Gen1 Sullivan, Portsm0 Jan7 16th
Present as before,
Voted, As the quality of the flour is not equal to what was expected,
the agents sell to the inhabitants at twelve pounds Lawful pr hundd.
Voted, The wheat that may (be) sold to the inhabitants be at four
pounds ten shillings pr bush1.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the ship General Sullivan, Ports-
mouth, February 1st 1779,
Present Joshua Wentworth chairman, Keith Spence, Eob* Parker,
Moses Woodward, Geo. Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, The (To ?) sell the town of Falmouth twenty or thirty bar-
rels flour at fourteen pounds pr hundd.
Voted, The agents retain seventy barrels of flour of the Gen1 Sul-
livan.
Voted, The bread be divided that shall remain on hand after the
accounts are closed.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Portsm0
Jar^ 11th 1779, *|
Present Joshua Wentworth, chairmn, Geo. Wentworth, Eobert Par-
ker, Keith Spence for himself and Ben. Austin, Moses Woodward,
Nath1 Folsom and Eliph' Ladd, J
Voted, The agents' accounts as settled and audited, are accepted.
Voted, Cap* George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom agents for prize
Mary, captured by the Gen1 Sullivan.
Voted, Each proprietor receive thirty barrels flour out of the prize
ship Mary ; the remainder to be left in the hands of the agents to
supply the inhabitants of the town, at fourteen pounds Lawful money
pr hundred. j.
Voted, the wheat be divided according to quantity and quality.
Voted, The agents deliver each proprietor one half his proportion
of bread, the remainder to supplv the inhabitants at thirteen pounds
prhd.
I860.] The Privateer General- Sullivan. 291
At a meeting of proprietors of ship Genera! Sullivan Portsm0
Feb? 13th 1779,
Present Joshua Wentworth, chairman for himself and Barrett, Keith
Spence for himself and Ben Austin, Moses Woodward, George
"Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, The agents three hundred pounds Lawful money as a gra-
tuity for their services in settling prize ship Mary's accounts, &c.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Present,
Portsm0 Ap1 5th 1719,
Coll0 Joshua Wentworth chairnr1, Ptob* Parker, Keith Spence, Moses
Woodward, Geo. WentwTorth and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, Mess" George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom agents for the
ship General Sullivan.
Voted, The agents fix the ship Gen1 Sullivan for the sea with all
dispatch.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the ship General Sullivan, Ports-
mouth Ap1 12th 1779,
Present Joshua Wentworth chair", Keith Spence, Moses Wood-
ward, Geo. Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, The agents fix the Gen1 Sullivan for a four months' cruise
with all dispatch,
Voted, Cap* Thomas Manning have the command of the Gen1 Sulli-
van ; who accepted.
Voted, The agents with Cap* Manning appoint the rest of the officers.
Voted, The proprietors pay one thousand pound each into the hands
of the agents for the purpose of fixing the Gen1 Sullivan &c.
At a meeting of the proprietors of ship General Sullivan, Ports-
mouth, June 3d 1779,
Present Joshua Wentworth, chair11, Moses Woodward, Keith Spence,
George Wentworth and Nath1 Folsom,
Voted, Agents be allowed six hundred pounds Lawful money as a
gratuity for their services in fixing ship for a cruise.
Voted, The agents' accounts be allowed as exhibited
Here ends the record of the meetings of the proprietors. The
remainder of the manuscript volume is filled with accounts relating
to the prize brigantine Charlotte, which appears to have been taken
in June or July, 1780, to have been laden largely with provisions, and
to have been valued with her cargo at nearly £350,000.
The names of the captors were Simon Bradstreet, John Tibbets,
Samuel Gardner, John Gunnison, John Wall, Samuel Wallace, John
Beard, James Guppy, Jr., John Merritt, George'Bryant, John Bank,
Arthur Pottinger, John Holliday, William Stanley, and Edward .
The captors' half of the vessel and cargo, after deducting certain
expenses, was divided into thirty-four shares, of which Simon Brad-
street (who had in 1778 acted as first lieutenant, and was probably
now in command of the privateer) received eight, being seven shares
as his regular proportion, and one " deserving share,'7 amounting m
all to £36,793.0.0.
292
Jl rey mouth Ejj itaph s.
[Julv,
The remaining twenty-six shares were distributed rateably amotio"
the other officers and crew, according to the estimated importance
and value of their services.
It is understood that the career of the -General-Sullivan was termi-
nated in the same year (1780), by her being- captured by two of the
enemy's ships of vastly superior force, after a very spirited resistance.
EPITAPHS1 FROM THE OLDER HALF OF "BURYING
HILL," WEYMOUTH, MASS.
[Communicated by Mr. John J. Loud, of Weymouth.]
Continued from page 120.
Bathsheba Daur Here Lyes Ye Body
To John & Hannah
Whit mars51 Aged
11 M° & 13 Days
Decd Aug' ye 1
1 7 2
[Two fragments]
Rebecca Hunt
Samuel Hunt
Children of Samuel
Experience Hunt
[perhaps explain next inscrip-
tion.]
Here
Of M* Sa
Aged
Dyed Nov
1 7 2 7-8 k
Of His Children.
Intombed In This Vault
Are Robert Treat Paine
Born Oct Ye 9 1727 &
Died Ye 21 Of Ye Same Month
And
Thomas Paine Bora
Julv Ye 3 1729 &
Died Aug1 Ye 19 1730
Both Of Them
Successively Ye only
Sons of Thomas Paine
Pastor of This Church
Of Mf William
Pittee Decd
June Ye 6th 172S
In Ye 63th Year
Of His Age
Here Lyes Ye Body
of Abiah Whitman
I)ecd January Y*
28th 17 2 7-8
In Ye 82d Year
of 'his Age
Here Lyes Ye Body
Of Mr8 Deborah Torrev
Wife to Mr William"
Torrey Who Decd
Feb^ Ye 8th 1728-9
In Ye 80™ Year
Of Her Age
Here Lyes Buried
The Body of
Mw Jane Read
Aged 40 Years
Who Departed
This Life Janry
Ye 24th 1729
Here Lyes Buried
The Body Of
Mr William Read
Who Departed
This Life Sep1
Ye 22d 1729 In Y* 43d
Year of His Age
i Copied by Mess. J. J. Loud, W. H. Nash and C. T. Crane, A.D; 1868.
1869.]
Weymouth EjritajpJis,
293
Here Lyes Buried
The Body Of
Lev* John Torrey
Who Decd January
The 7th 1729
In The 51th Year
Of nis Age
Here Lyes The
Body of
M™ Hannah Whitmarsh
Wife to Mr John Whitmarsh
Decd OctrYe24 1130
In The 3-4 Year
Of Her Age
Here Lyes Buried
the Body Of
M* John Ran del
who Decd £ept7 Ye 4th
17 3 0
in The 58th Year
Of His Age.
Here Lyes Buried
Ye Body Of M"
Esther Greenwood
Who Died August
29th 1731 in Ye 23d
Year of Her A<re
Here Lyes Buried
Ye Body of Mr
Nathaniel Ford
Who Died May Y*
5th 1733 in Ye 76
Year of His Age
Here Lyes Buried
The Body of Mr
David Lovell M. A.
Decd November Ye 25
1733 In Ye 30th
Year Of His Age.
Here Lyes Ye Body of
M" Hannah White
Wife to Mr John
White Who Died
May 4th 1736 in Ye 23*
Year of Her Age
Here Lyes Buried
The Body of Mri
Silence Whitmarsh
Wife to Mr Ezra Whitmarsh
Junr, Decd Septr Ye 3d 1736
In Ye 23d Year of Her Age
Deborah l)aur to Mr Ezra & M'
Silence Whitmarsh Aged 14
Dayes Decd Sep* Ye 11th 1736
Here Lyes Y*
'Body Of
Mr
John Bid
mell Senr
Decd Aug
ist 4th
1 7 3
7
In Ye 84th
Year
Of His
Age
Here Lyes Buried
The Body Of Mre Euth
Whitman Wife To Mr Abiah
Whitman Decd Septr Ye 15th
1738 In Y8 44th Year
Of Her
Age
James Pit tee Son
To Mr James &
Mrs Hannah Pittee
Died Septr Yc 16th
1744 In Ye 12th
Year Of His Age
James Pittee Ye 2d
Son of Mr: James &
Mrs Hannah Pittee
Died May Ye 30th
1749: In Ye 2d
Year Of Her3 Age
Here Lyes Buried
Mr Nicholas Phillips Juner
Who Was Born in Nov61":
In The Year 1697
He Dyed August y° 21'*
A.D. 1744 Aged 47 Years
& 9 Months
2 A strange mistake.
294 Elder John Strong and Ms Descendants, [J^Y,
Here Lyes Ye Body Here lyes Buri
Of Mrs Mary Lovell of Cap* Eno
The Wife Of Capt Who J)ecd Ma
Enoch Lovell 1 1 L
Who Departed This in the 76th Year of His
Life May Ye 0th Age
lt45 In YeT3d ■
Year Of Her Age , Town Recortls say capt. Enoch Lovell
_ May 20, 1746.
bO-»0-HS»-
ELDER JOHN STRONG AND HIS DESCENDANTS,
[Cornnnmicaicd by Edward Stroxg, M.D., of Newton, Mass.]
The following " Account of Elder John Strong and his Descendants.."
was prepared more than ninety years ago, by (Gov.) Caleb Strung.
As no accurate copy of it has appeared in print, although the sub-
stance of it has been published {ante vol. viii. p. 180-183), it may be
worthy of preservation in the Register.
The form in which the paper is drawn up, and the fact that i}\e
MS., although compiled while he was yet a young man, has hardly
received a correction or addition, renders it probable that some cir-
cumstance (perhaps the death of his father, a few months previously),
may have suggested the importance of collecting such particulars of
the family history as were at the moment within his reach, without
any purpose of a more extended investigation.
It is here printed from the original manuscript, without alteration,
except a few additions, which are enclosed in brackets [ ].
An Account of Elder John Strong and his Descendants.
He was born and lived in England, at [or near] Taunton in Somer-
setshire. His Father whose Name was Richard, died while his son
was young. His Grandfather, who was a Roman Catholic, lived to be
very old, but died before his Grandson left England. 1
He came to America in the year 1630. He sailed from Plymouth
in England [on the 30th of March, 1630, in the ship Mary and John]
in company with Mr. Warbam, Maverick, Mason, Clap, &c, and ar-
rived at Nantasket on the 30th of May of that year, and settled in
Dorchester. He married his first Wife in England who died [on the
passage, or] immediately after landing in this Country, leaving two
young children, the youngest of which died in two months after its
Mother.
He married his second Wife whose Name was Abigail Ford (she
was sister to Capt. Clap's Wife) at Dorchester, in 1635 or 1636. He
afterwards removed from Dorchester to Windsor, in Connecticut, and
with four others, to wit Messrs. Mason, Ludlow, Woolcot and Stough-
ton, was appointed to superintend and bring forward the settlement at
that place.
He lived there several years, and from thence removed to Northamp-
ton, in the year 1659 or 1660, where he died April 14th, 161'9, about 94
years eld. He was the first Ruling Elder of the church in Northamp-
869.]
Elder John Strong and Ids 'Descendants.
295
on. His Wife died July 6, 1688. A sister of his came with him
rom England who afterwards married a person by the name of Dean.1
He had 16 children besides that which died young as above men-
ioned.
By his first wife he had :
1. John, who lived at Windsor, and had issue John, Jacob, Josiah,
&e.. By his second wife Abigail Ford, who died July 6, 1688,
he had issue :
2. Thomas, who by his first Wife Mary— who died Feb. 20, 1610,
had the following Children :
1. Thomas, born Nov. 16, 1661, Married to Mary Slebbins,
Nov. 17, 16S3. 2. 3fary, born Aug. 3L, 1663, and died in
August, 1684. 3. John, born March 9, 1665. 4. Hewet,
born Dec. 2, 1666. 5. Asahel, born Nov. 14, 1GG8 ; who
removed to Farmington, in Connecticut, and left two sons,
Asahel and John. 6. Joseph, who removed to Coventry about
the Year 1717, where he died upwards of 00 Years of Age,
and left two sons, Joseph and Phinehas, who both lived to
old Age. By his second Wife, Rachel Ilolton, whom he
married October 10, 1671, he had-: 7. Benjamin, who lived,
a bachelor at East Guilford, and died an old Man. 8. Adino,
who lived at Woodbury, and left a numerous Family. 9,
Waitstill, who lived at Northampton, and left many Descend-
ants. 10. Rachel, born July 15, 1679, married to Nathan
Dudley, of Guilford, May 6, 1608. 11. Selah, born Dee. 22,
1680, who lived at Setocket on Long Island, and had five
Sons, Thomas, Selah, Benajah, Joseph, and Benjamin, and
five Daughters. 12. Benajah, born Sept. 24, 1682. 13.
Ephraim, born Jan, 1, lbS5, lived at Milford, and left but
one Son, named Ephraim. 14. Elnathan, born Aug. 20, 1686,
who lived at Woodbury, where he died short of middle Age,
and left a young Family. 15. Ruth
ried to Wm. Dudley, oi Guilford.
)orn Feb7 4, 1688, mar-
Jedediah, who by his first wife Freedom Woodward, whom he
married Nov 18, 1GG2, had Issue :
1. Elizabeth, born June 9, 1664, married to Ebenezer Wright,
Sept. 10, 1634. 2. Abigail, born July 9, '666, married to
Titos. King, Novr 17, 1683. 3. Jedediah, hern Aug' 7, 1(367,
married to Mary Lee, Jan. 5, 1691. 4. Hannah, married to
Benj. Carpenter, March 4, 1691. 5. Thankful, married to
Thomas Roof, March 4, 1601. 6. Preserved" bom March 20,
1680, married to T.abitha Lee, Oct. .23, 1701. Their mother.
dying May 17, 1681, their Father .married Abigail Slebbins the
nest December, and had issue: 7. John. 8. Mary, married
to Ebenezer Pi.rieg. April 18, 1711.
Return, who lived at Windsor. His Sons were Return, Samuel,
John, &c.
Ebenezer, who married Hannah Clap [of Dorchester] October 14,
160S, died Jan. 11, 1720, aged ^ years, and had Issue :
1. Hannah, born Octobr 7, 1660, married Ebenezer Pvmeroy,
March. 4, 1691. 2. Ebenezer, married to Mary Holton, Octobr
!5i
1005 [and after her death, to Elisabeth Parsons],
» Walter Dean, of Taunton, Mass, See Register, vol. iii. p. 333.— Ed.
296 Elder John Strong and his Descendants, [^^y,
Nathaniel, married to Rebecca Stebbins, 1697. 4. Sarah, born
Sep* 29, 1681, married to Thos. Stebbins, Dec' 17, 1701. 5.
Jonathan, born May 1, 1683, married to Mehetable Stebbins,
by whom he had seventeen children, one of which was Caleb,
born March 27th, 1710, married Nov' 5th, 17&6, to Phebe
Lyman, who was born Aug1 22, 1717. 6. Noah, born Octobr
18th, 1684, died when about twelve years old.
6. Samtjel, who married Esther Clap, June 19, 1684, and had
Children :
1. Esther, born April 30, 1685, and married to Nath'l Write,
May 12, 1709. 2. Ezra, 3. Nehemiah [who lived at Am-
herst, and was the father of the late Judge Simeon Slrong] .
4. Josiah [who lived in Connecticut, and was the father of
the late Col. David Strong, of the U. S. army]. 5. Samuel
[who lived at Woodbmy. in Connecticut]. 6. Susanna,
who married a Lane, 7. Abigail, who married a Church and
afterwards a Chopin. 8. Alary, who married Natiil Edwards
[of Northampton] , and was Grandmother of Nath'l Edwards
of Kobert's meadow.
7. Josiah, who died Young [and unmarried].
8. Jerijah, born Dec. 12, 1665, married to Thankful Stebbins, July
10, 1700, and had Issue:
1. Jerijah, married to Mary Clark of Northampton.' 2. Thank-
ful, married to Jonathan Hunt of Northampton. 3. Eunice,
married to Deac. Brewer of Springfield. 4. Seth, married to
Lois Strong of Northampton. 5, Beta, married to Eunice
Alcord of Northampton.
9. Abigail, married to the Rev, Mr. Chauncey of Hatfield.
10. Elisabeth, married to Joseph Parsons March 17, 1669.
11. Experience, married to a Fyler of Windsor.
12. Mary, married to John Clark March 20, 1679.
13. Sarah, married to Joseph Barnard July 13, 1675.
14. Kan.vaii, married to William Clark July 15, 16S0.
15. Esther, married to a Bis^el of Windsor.
16. Thankfcl, born in 1063, maried to a Baldwin of Milford.
I have put all the Sons [of Elder Strong-] before any of the Daugh-
ters, fo? I have nerer been able to learn any Thing more of the Order
of their Births than that of the Sons, and Daughters, by themselves.
They were all born before the Family came to Northampton, except
the youngest Son and the youngest Daughter.
Caleb StronCt.
May 26th, 1777.
(Subsequently added by the compiler.)
Arms. — Cules, an Eagle displayed Or, within a Border ingrailed of
the last. Crest. Out of a mural Coronet Or, a derni-Eagle with
Wings displayed of the last. — Edmundson's Complete Body of Heraldry,
printed in London 1780.
Note. — The original " account " was brought down only to the generation of the
family of the compiler's great-^vndfaiher, E[jenezer.
Such particulars respecting the families of the grandfather and father of the com-
piler as have been ascertained, and also a record of bid own family, are deferred to
a future nuiuher o.1:' the HaniTcK.— Ed.
869.1
Marriages, hj the Rev, Hugh Adams.
297
A RECORD OF MARRIAGES, DEATHS, &e. AS MADE BY
THE REV. HUGH ADAMS, OF DURHAM, N. II.
[Communicated by Hon. Samuel C. Adams, of Newfield, Me.]
Continued from page 181.
March 26, 1Y18. This day through the grace of God our Saviour
re had a Church orderly gathered with the presence and approbation
fthe Pastors and messengers of the churches of Newington and of
iuochecho. The Revd Mr. Jonathan Cushing prayed'. I preached
rom the text Cant. 3 : 11. and made a short prayer. Then I read
ur confession of Faith and Church Covenant, signed by me and Na-
haniei Hill, Sampson Doe, Stephen Jones, Samuel Emerson, Joseph
)udey, John Alien, James Nock, James Langley and Samuel Edgerly.
The Rev'1 Mr. Cushing, Pastor of Quochecho Chh being chosen by
he Council of the Chhs present for it, made a decent speech to the
aid ten brethren and to the whole Assembly, whether any person
ad any tiling to object against their establishing me The Pastor of
his Church. No person then objecting. He propounded me to said
!hurch as their Pastor. To which they all voting with uplifted hands,
hen I declared my acceptance.
Then the sd Mr. Cushing read publicly the Testimonial of my former
)rdination at Braintree, signed by the Revd Doctor Increase Mather
nd his son Doctor Cotton Mather of the Old North Church in Bos-
on, by Revd Mr. James Keith, the Hoary Pastor of the Church in
Jridgewater, who laid their hands on my Head in that Ordination.
iigned also by the Revd Nehemiah Walker, Pastor of the Church of
toxbury. Then the Rev1 Mr. Joseph Adams, by a pertinent
peech, gave unto me as pastor and to our said Church The Right
land of Fellowship. Then we sang Ps. 132, 13-18. Then I pro-
.ounced the blessing.
US. Aprils.
" " 6.
" May 25.
June 20.
" Septr 14.
2d,
Oct. 19.
" Dec. 1,
f 19. May 10.
Vol. XXIII.
Admissions to the Church.
Judith Emerson, Elizabeth Edgerly. In full com-
munion.
At our first Sacrament Susanna Adams, my wife.
Was a member of the Ch. in Carolina.
Sarah Bennick, Abigail Nock, Elizabeth Dun.
Abigail Jones, wife of Capt. Stephen Jones. Rebec-
ca Dudey, wife of Joseph Dudey.
John Ambler, Elizabeth Ambler, his wife, Jane
Kent, Elizabeth Edgerly, wife of John Edgerly,
by letter of dismission from Dover Church.
Mary Thomson, wife of John, Jun\ by letter of dis-
mission from Dover.
Joseph Davis, Sen1-., Mary Davis, his wife.
John Ambler, one of the brethren of the Church
was chosen Deacon thereof.
Martha Critchel, the aged wife of Elias Critchel, Senr.
Joseph Stevenson, Ruth Williams.
26
298 ' Marriages, by the Rev. Hugh Adams. i^^y,
1719. Octr. 18. Alice Buss, wife of John Buss, Edward Wakehara,
Sarah Wakeham, his wife, Joseph Kent (Deceased
1127).
" Dccr. 13. John York and his wife Pelatiah. .
1119-20. Jan. 10. Deborah Dun, by Testimonial from Mr. John Webb,
the Revd Pastor of the New North Church in
Boston.
" Feb. 7. John Williams, Senr.
Mch. 6. Alice Dorcas Willey. "
1120-21. Jan. 29. Lords Day. Daniel Mishawey and Deborah Misha-
wey, his wife. Mary Allen, _the wife of Brother
John Allen.
1121. Novr. 19. Marv Chesley, the wife of Jonathan Chesley.
1121-2. Jan. 21. John Doc.
Feb. 11. Elizabeth Doe, the wife of Br. John Doe.
" Mch. 11. Then was received my Son Samuel Adams to own
his Baptismal Cov*. and to be nnder the discipline
of our Church after his standing propounded 3
Sabbaths.
Moses Davis, SenV
Joseph Wheeler.
Philip Duley, Dorothy Edgerly, maiden daif of
Samuel Edgerly.
Anne Kinkaid, the Widow of David Kinkaid, decd
the foregoing week.
Susanna Smith, wife of Lieut. John Smith.
Mary Thomas, Widw., Judith Hill, wife of William
Hill.
Hannah Ronnolds, the wife of Job Rennolds.
Elizabeth Meder, wife of Jo8. M. Hannah Huckens, J
wife of James H.
Elias Critchel, Senr. an aged man. Elizabeth Mash.
Hannah Hay, Abigail Laskey.
Peter Denmor. |
Robert Burnum and his wife Elizabeth Burnum.
John Sias, Junr. |
Mary Stevenson, Aged Widow : John Willey, Junr. I
and Christian Willey his wife ; Margaret Steven-
son, wife of Jos: Mary Kent, wile of John K.
May 24. Sarah Hill, wile of Capt. Nathaniel Hill; Mary
Jack son.
Hannah Chesley, wife of Philip ; Hopeful Demerit.
Hubbard Stevens and his wife Mary Stevens.
Sarah Bodge.
Jane Daniel, wife of Joseph Daniel.
Samuel Williams ; Lydia Burnum wife of J. B.
Joseph Edgerly.
John Hnckens ; Abigail Un\ his wife.
Sarah Mason, wife of Peter Mason.
Christian Kinkaid, the wife of Naphtali Kinkaid.
Sarah Footman, Lydia Winborn, the maiden dau. of
my wife's brother.
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H26. July 3. Samuel Shepherd, Anne Shepherd, Widw his mother.
" " " Elizabeth Williams, wife of Br. Samuel Williams.
17-7. Aug. 8. Margaret Demerit, the wife of John Demerit.
" Nov. 12, Sarah Willey, the wife of Samuel Willey.
1727-8. Feb. 4. William Leathers, Sen. Abigail Leathers, his wife.
" William Willey and his wife Margaret Willey.
[To be continued.]
THE BULKELEY PEDIGREE.
[Communicated by Miss H. A. Buajneredge, of Loudon.]
The Bulkeley, Bulkley, or, as it is sometimes spelt, Buckley family,
is of very ancient origin, and thrived in Cheshire for many years.
They were afterwards scattered far and wide ; several branches taking
other names.
•William Bulkeley, one of the early lords of Bulkeley, who married
the daughter of Sir John Davenport, had six sons : the eldest, Wil-
liam, took a share of Bulkeley ; -Robert took Eaton and Alstanton ;
Roger assumed the name of Norbury and took that estate ; Richard
took Prestland, and assumed that name ; Thomas married a daughter
of Matthew de Alpraham, and seems to have taken Alpraham ; and
David took a share of Bulkeley.
From these sprang the lords Bulkeley : the Bnlkeicys of Ireland,
Beaumaris, Davenham, Ilaughton, Cheadle, Burgate, Porthamel, {
Wore (or Woore), Broxton, Stanlow, Odell and America.
A paragraph in Neat's History of the Puritans relative to Peter
Bulkeley of Odell, afterwards of America, reads thus : —
"But notwithstanding this prohibition, numbers went to New Eng-
land this summer [1635] ; and amongst others the Reverend Mr. Peter
Bulkley, B.D., fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. He was son.
of Dr. Edward Bulkley of Bedfordshire, and succeeded him at Wood-
hill or 0 lell in that county. There he continued above twenty years,
the Bishop of Lincoln conniving at his non-conformity : but when Dr.
Laud was at the helm of the Church and the Bishop of Lincoln in
disgrace, Bulkley was silenced by the vicar-general. Sir Nathaniel
Brent ; upon which he sold a very plentiful estate and transported
himself and his effects to New-England, where he died in the year
1658-9, and the seventy-seventh of his age. lie was a thundering
preacher and a judicious divine, as appears by his treatise of the Cove-
nant, which passed through several editions and was one of the first
books published in that country/7 l
As regards Edward, the father, the registers at Woore, where he
was born, are not perfect. lie was the son of Thomas, and was
curate of St. Mary's, Shrewsbury, in 1550 : afterwards prebend of
Chester, then of Lichfield, and minister at Odell, where he died.
1 The Gospel-Covenant by Rev. Peter Bulkier, tlson^h preached as a sermon at Concord,
N. E., wa< not printed in this country. The first edition appeared in Loudon in lb'46, and
ike second in 1631.— El>.
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30-4 The Gregory Family. [JuIT;
D— PEDIGREE OF BULKLEY OF EATON.
Isabel, dau — ROBERT B. of Eaton,
* of Sir Philip Egerton of Malpas. | 1341, son and heir.
Lfciitia= — Bromley. Lettice=Wm. Praers. John B.— Robert of—
a minor, Edw. | Alstantoa. I
3, !*»?. ! J
William B. of= EJien— Win. Wetfcenhall,
Eaton, 5 lien. V. |
William B. of—
Davenliuin, d. H07. | .
Pamela=Brctt 3 dau-'. Thomas=EIizabeth, WilUam==Margaret Arthur^ Richard. Ralph,
of all in. of Eaton, i dau. of Sir Moiineux. ! j
Davenham. 10 I!en. j Geoffrey i See Burke'3
VII. | Warburton. Commoners and
j I Landed Gentry,
Thomas— Eleanor, d. of Robert=s Joane. Richard. William. Thomas. Edward,
d. s.p. j Sir Wm. Brereton j Elizabeth,
cf Brereton, Kt. ~
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Thomas B. of=Elizabefh, dan. of Robert B. of=s Robert. Richard.
Eaton, heir to Ms Thomas Venablus Eaton, brother I d. s. p. d. s. p.
grandfather, of Cheshire, and heir. \
temp. Xo Hen. VII. !
Harguret— Ilichard Lcftwtch, Katnerine, s. p. xVnne=John Brereton. 3. p.
Margaret, sole heiress.
GREGORYS OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND NOTTINGHAM,
ENGLAND, AND OF CONNECTICUT.
[Communicated by Isaac J. Geeitn'wooi?, Esq., of New-York.]
From Nichols's Hist, of Leicester, Throsby's Town of Nottingham,
&c, we gather the following information respecting the Gregory
family Located in those parts of England.
The Gregorys of Asfordby, co. Leic, according to the Visitation of
1619, bore arms, Or two bars, in chief a lion passant azure ; and
were descended from : —
John1 Gregory, lord of the manors of Freseley and Asfordby, who m.
Maud, dau. of Sir Roger Moton, knt. of Peckleton, co. Leic.
These manors wore probably the same as Frisby and Asorby,
which on Camden's maps, 1610, are located on either side of the
Wreke, facing each other. He had children —
1. Richard" (see further). 2. Nicholas,2 father of Adam.3
3. Walter,2 father of Richard.3 4. Alice, m, Hugh, son of
Stephen Erdwick.
Richard2 Gregory of Fresely and Asfordby, died at a very advanced
age in 1292, and had
Sir Francis,4 liv. 1240, father of
Ralph,4 son and heir, liv. 1262, father of
Ralph,4 son and heir, liv. 1262, father of
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The Gregory Family.
S05
1
1. Thomas5 (see farther). 2. William,8 m. Alice, dau. and
heir of Robert de Cawley, lord of Cawley, co. Warwick, and
had issue Thomas6 of Havpole. co. Northampton ; over two
centuries later Sir Edmund Gregory was rector of ITarpole
1531, vicar of Watford 1535, and was buried at the former
place G Ap. 1543. Francis Gregory died 9 Oct., 1610,
leaving1 a son of the same name, aged 15, heir to an estate
at Harpole; in 1554 Valentine Gregory was patron of
St. Andrews, Harleston, co. Northamp., and among the
incumbents were Marc. Gregory, clericus. 8 Mar. 1562,
and Thomas Gregory, buried 22 Dec. 1:602, &c. 3. Hen-
ry,5 killed in the Scotch war, had sons Henry* and Gre-
gory.6
Thomas of Asfordby, educated at Cambridge, a learned clerk, liv.
1328, m. Isabel, dau. and heir of Richard Segrave, and lady of#
the manor of Cately. Among his children were
Francis6 Gregory, D.D., a canon of St. Mary de Pratis at Leicester,
and —
John6 of Asfordby, whose gt. gt. grandson
William10 Gregory, Esq., of Asfordby, m. Helen, sister and heir of
John Malya of Tuxford, co. Nott. ; his eldest son
Thomas,11 was cousin and heir of Will. Dymock of Elton, co. Nott. ;
he m. Elizabeth, dan. of Christopher Wade, merchant, and mayor
o? Coventry : liv. 38 II. VIII. (1546-7) and died 16 Eiiz. (1573-4) ;
sons, 1. Arthur12 (see further). 2. Henry.12 3. Christopher.12 4.
Edmund.12
Arthur,12 lord of Styvicliall, near Coventry, co. Warwick, aged 34
at time of father's decease, 16 Eiiz., m. Jane, dau. of John Fer-
rers, son of Sir Humphrey Ferrers of Tamworth, and died 1 Dec.
1604 (2 Jac), aged about 65; sons, 1. Thomas,13 ob. s. p. ; 2.
John,13 aged 25 at father's decease, liv, 1056 ; 3. Robert.13
John Gregory, mayor of Nottingham, 15 Eiiz. (1511), and 29 Eiiz.
(1586). *
Will. Gregory, g't., one of the two burgesses for the town of Not-
tingham, in the parliament held at Westminster 43 Eiiz, (1601).
Will. Gregory, g't., sometime town-clerk of No t., by will 11 Jac.
(1613), gave 11 small tenements, with the appurtenances, called
the White Rents, situate at Hundgate and within said town, for
poor aged people to dwell in rent free, and 40s. yearly forever
towards the reparation of said tenements. His arms in St. Pe-
ter's church, and formerly in the old Town Hail, were Or, two
bars, and a lion pass, in chief azure.
Marmaduke Gregory, mayor of Nottingham, 12 and 18 Jac. (1614
and 1620).
William Gregory, mayor of Nottingham, 8 and 15 Chas. (1632 and
1639).
Deering's Hist, of Nottingham, 1751, gives the following pedigree
of the Gregorys of that town :
306
The Gregory Family.
[July,
ADAMGIIEG0RIE= * * * fil. et cohacr Adae
I Qrmcsron de Ormeston,
co. Lancas.
Will, Gregory=Doro. fil. * * * Parre
I de Kempenhaugrj,
in com. Lancas.
1 '
Jch. Gregory=Anrui fil, et cob.
I George Anneslow de
Roclington, in com.
S:dop.
Hugo Gregory=''taria
Gilbert.
Lionel.
Iiielmrd.
I
Tbom. Gregory— Doro. Beeston.
de Overbrougbton, com.
Nott. (on borders of
Leicestershire, north of
1'rioby and Asorby).
John Greg >rv— Alicia * * *
de Broughton Sulney. |
I ! !
"Will. Gregory— Ann M. Adae Joh, Edw.
Aid. de Nott.; ob. j Jackson ; bur3 in s. p.
IOoO. I St. Mary's church j
d. 7 Mar. !(.Gi,
| se.81.
Jolm Gregorie=EHz. dan. of George and Mary (Ivyrae)
de Nott., Gen., 1 Alton, set. 62 in 1075. Her father
ob. 1%4. j died 1020, and her grandfather, John Kyme
I (who appointed her his heir), in 16451.
Henry
de Boston in
Nova Anglia.
George Gregory=Susan, dau, Philip,
set. oG in 1675. " j of Martin
I Lister, Mil.
I I
Genrge, John,
set. 6 in 1G?5; 17H set. 4,
and 17'J'J was prob. 1075,
one of burgesses of
Nott. in parliament.
Francis.
Edward.
Ann.
Richard.
»t, 2,
1G75.
Susanna,
set. 9,
1C75.
According" to an inscription on stone set into the front of one of
four tenements in Barkergate, Nottingham, William Gregory, gent., by
will 1650 left 12d. a week for ever, to be raised out of the rents of
these houses, and to be given in bread every Sunday, to twelve poor
people of the parish of St. Mary's, and to this amount his son John
added by will, in 1654, an additional 12d. a week. The arras of this
latter John Gregory, as they occur in St. Peter's church, are as fol-
lows : Gregory/ quartering Ormeston or Urmest< n, viz. 1st and 4th,
Party per pale argent and azure, 2 lions rampant endorsed, counter-
changed. 2nd and 3rd, Sable, a chevron between three spear-heads
all within a bordure, argent. This coat is empaled with that of Alton
quartering Kyme, viz. : 1st and 4th, Or, on a chief vert, a lion pas-
sant of the field ; 2nd and 3rd, Gules, a chevron between ten cross-
crosslets or.
But in 1G62, George Gregory (son of John), then in his 23d year,
not being able to show sufficient proof of his descent from the High-
hurst Gregorys, received from Vv'm. Dugdale, Norroy, the following
new grant of arms : Gules, on a chevron betw. ten crosses crossiet or>
three crosses crossiet of the first, in relation to his descent from the
ancient family of Kyme, founded by Simon de Kyme, Lord of Keste-
ven, co. Line, temp. Stephen. The crest granted at the same time
(a garb or, banded gules) was doubtless in reference to the family es-
1 Arms of Gregory of Highhnrst, co. Lancas., and of Wm. Gregorv, Sheriff of London,
1436; Mayor, 1451. .
t SGO-] Bibliography of Massachusetts. 307
•ate which had been acquired by his grandfather William Gregory,
principally by grazing". The Gregorys of Lenton, co. Nott., still bear
;he arms last referred to.
The Henry Gregory, of Boston, N. E., whom we find mentioned in
;he foregoing pedigree, was at Springfield 1639, and removed in a few
[rears to Stratford, Ct. Savage says that he probably died soon after,
is a distribution of his estate was ordered 19 June, 1655, his eldest son
John being appointed administrator, and to .receive double portion,
md that no other children ore mentioned ; though perhaps Judah Gre-
gory, of Springfield, who m. 1613, Sarah, dau. of Henry Burt, was
mother son. John Gregory, of New-Haven, and afterwards of Nor-
valk, Ot., was possibly the administrator above referred to : he had
Joseph, bapt. 2b' July, IG1C ; Thomas, 19 Mch, 1613 ; his other children
md their issue are mentioned by Savage, and by Hall in his history
)f Norwalk ; of his daus. two in. into the family of Thomas Benedict,
>f Southold, L. I., and afterwards of Norwalk, who came out at the
tge of 22 about 1G39, and was said to be the only son of Win. Bene-
iict, of Nottinghamshire.
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An American Baronet. — Sir Curtis Miranda Sampson, the American
who has recently been knighted, was born in Vermont. The early
life of Sir Curtis was passed in the fishing and hunting grounds, not
only in his native State, but in Canada and the Hudson Bay territory.
Married in Vermont, he went to England in 1834, and permanently
settled there. In 1848 he took the oath of allegiance and became a
naturalized British subject, and was enrolled among the friends of
law and order who in that year did so much to preserve unbroken the
public peace. On his arrival in England he engaged in the business
of a furrier, in Queen Street, Cheapside, dividing with the Hudson
Bay Compari}' almost the whole of the home and foreign trade of this
country. Impressed with the value and importance of telegraphic
communication with America, Sir Curtis Sampson was one of the
earliest directors and shareholders of the Atlantic Telegraph Company,
and with the exception of Mr. Pender, M.P., and Mr. S. Gurney, he
is the only one of the original directors now connected with the old
company.
312
Major- Gen c ra I Da n lei Dvn ism .
[July,
MAJOR-GENERAL DANIEL DENISON.
[Communicated by D.oni
tied in Renfrewshir
therefrom his surna
Denison Slad-Ej M.D., of Boston, Mass.]
Intimately associated with the early his-
tory of the colony of Massachusetts-Bay,
is the name of Daniel Denison. For nearly
half a century, it stands conspicuous among
many of the leading events of that period,
and whether in the field, or the council-
chamber, no one seems to have enjoyed
more the confidence and esteem of his
fellow-men. The records of his life and
services are comparatively few and widely
^scattered; these, however, when brought
if together, will be found by no means devoid
of historical interest.
As to the origin of the family, there is
much uncertainty. The name, variously
spelt Denison, Dennison, -Denyson. Dennis-
town, is unquestionably ancient and proba-
bly of Norman extraction. In tiie Patro-
nymia Britannica, is the following notice :
" The Dennistowns " of that ilk " have an
extraordinary way of accounting for their
surname. One Danziel, or Daniel (say
they), probably of Norman extraction, set-
calling the estate Danzielstown assumed
The family are unquestionably ancient, the
name appearing in a charter of King Malcolm 1st,, who died in 1165,
but the Norman Danziel is probably a genealogical figment. The
English Denhsons are said to have sprung from a cadet of this "ancient
house, who went from Scotland, temp. Charles I., who fought at Mars-
ton Moor.'7
We have been unable to determine with any degree of accuracy
from what county of England came the Denisons who emigrated to
this country. Neither is the exact period of their coming out by any
means certain. There is little doubt, however, that Mr. Savage is
correct when ho states that William Denison, with his wife Margaret,
and his three sons, Danh 1, Edward and George, probably came in the
ship Lion, with VVinthrup's wife and son, John, and the Apostle
Eliot, in 1631. This may be inferred from the fact that the r.ame of
William Denison stands third in the records of Eliot's church in Rox-
hury,1 it being highly probable that he would follow the fortunes of a
man with whose noble character he must have become intimately ac-
quainted during the tedious trans-atlantic voyage; even if he had not
i The fi.llowlnc is the record m the volume belonging to the First Church in Roxburr,
and prohabh' in Tin- li.Mti '.vririu^ t>! John Kliof.
"16-53. Will Denison, he lirnu.it'ht 3 children to N.E, all sons. Dan Edw and George.
Daniel married .it X.v.t,.>'.vn and was jr.vned t*> the church there, he afterwards removed to
the church at Ipswich." Trie rv.uaiuuer hai> been cut from the book.
1869.]
Major- General Daniel D<
enison.
313
recognized him as his spiritual adviser before leaving the shores of
the old world.
From the few records which exist relating to Mr. William Denison,
we learn that, having settled in Roxbury, he soon enjo3Ted the esteem
of his fellow-townsmen. With seven others lie took the oath of free-
man July 3, 1632. " At a court hokUm att Boston March 4, 1633-34
Mr Will"1 Dennison is chosen constable of Rocksbury," and, under the
same date, the colony records give his name among those who have
<; gyven and pmised towards the sea fort." Chosen deputy in 1634,
he was called upon to serve on important committees, among which
was the boarding of vessels for the regulation of trade. Taking part
in that unhappy religious controversy, which shook the plantation to
its very centre, and which nearly terminated its existence, at its com-
mencement, he, together with his son Edward, was '" disarmed "
Nov. 20, 1637.
In 16-15, Mr. Denison was one of the original donors of the "Rox-
bury Free Schoole," and for many years was an appraiser of wills.
That he was a man of substance, may be inferred from the fact that
his name appears on a loose leaf in the oldest record of the town, en-
titled " a note of ye estates and persons of ye inhabitants of Roxbury,"
in which he is represented as the possessor of considerable properly.
Of his wife, Margaret, we know nothing beyond these brief records
of the church :
"Margaret Dennison, the wife of William Dennison. It pleased
God to work upon her heart and change it in her ancient years after
she came to this land aud joyned to the church in the year 1032."
" 1615 Month 12, day 3. Old Mother Dennison dyed."
He died Jan. 25, 1653. x
It is to be regretted that our knowledge of Mr. and Mrs. Denison
is thus meagre. Of their character, no opinion can be formed beyond
that which, as parents, is reflected from the distinguished abilities of
their children.
Daniel, the oldest son, was born in England in 1G12. He removed
from Roxbury to Newtown (Cambridge) in 1632, his name being
among the list of first settlers and church members. He there married
Patience, the daughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley, who was at this time
a resident of the place. Of the exact date of this marriage no record
is now known to exist. At a general court " Lolden att Newtown
March 4 1634," Mr. Denison was appointed to assist in setting out
the bounds of ground between " Newtowne and Rocksbcrry." He
took the oath of freeman April 1, 1634 ; and under the same date the
court grant him two hundred acres " all lyeing and being about the
fialls — easterly side of Charles River."
With ei^ht others he is authorized by a gen1 court at Newtowne,
Sept. 3, 1634, to "sett out the bounds of all towns not yet sett out
and to settle all differences between any towns." He is also with N.
Easton to have charge of powder at Ipswich, which is the first allusion
that we find relating to his military predilections.
In the following year land was assigned to him in Ipswich, with a
"house lot of about two acres, which he hath paled in and built an
house upon." To this plantation he at once removed, aud with its.
1 E iiot's record sa^
Yol. XXIII.
lCv;3, Old TV. Dennison buried Jan. 2o."
27*
314
JS la j or -General Daniel Denison.
[July
history his name is closely united during the remainder of his days.
It is difficult to conceive why, after having connected himself with
the church and town affairs of Cambridge, he should so soon have
quitted them fur another place of abode. The probability, however, is
that the uncertainties which attended the project of establishing- the
capital ;it Newtowne, and the differences which in this matter sprung
up between Gov. Winthrop and Mr. Dudley, his father-in-law, whose
cause he would naturally espouse, and who removed to Ipswich in
1C35, decided him to take this stop. Whatever may have been the
reasons for the course pursued, Mr. Denison at once commenced his
public career of usefulness and honor in his new home. During the
very first year of his residence in Ipswich he was returned as deputy,
in which capacity he served for' three consecutive years, from 1635 to
1638. He was again elected in 1640, '44, 74S, '49, '51 and 52. As a
member of the memorable court of November, 1637, he ordered those
who had sympathized with Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Wheelwright to
be disarmed, and among these, as we have already seen, were his
father and brother ; their arms "to bee delivered to Goo. Johnson."
In 1636, he was made town clerk of Ipswich — " to have 6 pence for
every entrance of land." In this same year, by the general court he
is chosen "Captaine" of Ipswich — with twelve others, he is also de-
puted to assign the amount due from each town towards a sum to be
levied for public uses. A quarterly court having, in 1636, been order-
ed to sit in Ipswich, Capt. Dan1 Denison and Mr. Sain1 Apleton were
chosen to assist in these courts. Thus within the space of two years,
after becoming a resident of Ipswich, we find Mr. Denison serving his
countrymen in offices pertaining to town affairs and to those of the
colony, as well as in a military capacity.
Sept. 6, 1638, Capt. Denison, with Mr. Bradstreet and ten others,
was allowed upon their petition " to begin a plantation at Merrimack,"
and to " have liberty to associate to them such others as they can
agree upon." At the same session of the court, he was appointed,
with fifteen others, "to consider of the time and manner of payment
of a rate of 1200£ and to lay it upon every towne pportionably " to be
"paid at two months."
In 1611, he was one of a committee for furthering the trade in Ips-
wich. They were " to set up buoys, beacons, provide salt, cotton,
sowing-hempseed, flaxseed and card-wire." The town granted him,
in 1643, 200 acres of laud "for his better encouragement to settle
among us."
Great alarm having spread throughout the colonies from a report
that a general conspiracy existed among the native tribes, of which
Miantonomo, the chief of. the Narragansetts, was the principal instiga-
tor, a general training of troops and provision of arms were ordered,
and Capt. Denison, with five others, was authorized at a session of
the general court, May 10, 1613, to put the country into a posture of
war and to see to fortifications.
On petition, several gentlemen of Ipswich, Rowley and the adjoin-
ing towns, among whom was Capt. "Denison, " out of the care for the
safety of the public weal, by the advancement of the military art and
exercise of arms." were incorporated as a military company, May 14,
1615.
The inhabitants of Ipswich agree to pay him £24.Tsh. aunually as
1369.]
Major-General Daniel JD
en i son.
315
their military leader. In the year preceding lie had been chosen ser-
geant-major, which office he held until his election as major-general.
Johnson, in his " Wonder -Working Providence," thus speaks of him:
. ' The two Counties of Essex and Norfolk are for present joyned in
one regiment ; their first Major, who now commandeth this regiment
is the proper and valiant Major Daniel Denison, a good souldier and
of a quick capacity, not inferiour to any other of these chief officers,
bis own company are well instructed in feats of warlike activity/7
From military duties, Major Denison is called upon to take his part
in the engrossing political events of the day. The federal commis-
sioners having ratified the treaty which had been provisionally made
in the dispute between Massachusetts and Mons. D'Aubray, a special
messenger was sent to the Frenchman, in order to make the matter
more secure. Mens. D'Aubray refused to subscribe his name, until
the new controversy, which had arisen respecting the capture of a
Boston vessel carrying provisions to La Tour, should be settled. Ac-
cordingly, the general court, May 22, 1646, took it upon themselves
(the commissioners not being in session), "and appointed our much
honoured and right trusty and well beloved Thos. Dudley Esq. the
Deputy-GoV of this jurisdiction and our faithful and worthy friends
Major Daniel Denison and Capt. Wm Hathorne our commissioners and
agents for us" " to treat with the said Mons. D'Aubray," <vc. D'Au-
bray, however, preferred that a conference should take place in Boston,
whither he sent Marie, a former envoy, and two others. After much
discussion, matters were arranged and a final peace concluded on cer-
tain conditions.
Sergeant-Major Daniel Denison presented himself to the court of
election, Oct. 8, 16-H, with a warrant from the town of Ipswich to
serve as deputy, in the place of Mr. Bartholomew; but on information
that all the freemen had not notice of the meeting, the choice was
judged illegal, he was dismissed and not accepted. In the spring of
this year he had been appointed one of the justices of the inferior
court sitting at Ipswich.
The house cf representatives conferred the honour of the speaker-
ship upon him during the two sessions of 1G10, and again in the years
1651 and 1652. x
Mindful of the great importance of education at d of the interests of
his town, Major Denison was instrumental in establishing the grammar
school of Ipswich, and was made one of the feoffees in 1651. lie
afterwards gave freely towards its maintenance.
In October, 1651, he petitions the general court to confirm a grant
1 It is -well known that Cromwell, having subdued Ireland, looked about him for some
means of keeping it in subjection, and for this purpose entertained the iden of transferring
some of the hardy settlers of New-England to that country. " lie knew them," says Pal-
frey, " for a set of men combining the best qualities of the English character. Their courage
had been proved by strict tests. . Their religious zeal was a light fit to be set upou a hill.
They had shown themselves able to organize and to govern."
Although the protector's plan made no general impression in the colonics, that it was
takea into serious consideration by a few influential people maybe inferred from a letter
under date of Dec. 31, 1650, frotnDaniel Denison and four others to Cromwell, asking for
information, and stating the terms upon which a possible removal might lie effected. Some
of these were — that they should have liberty of religion, as here in New-England; that
grants of land should be made for the advance of learning; that they should have
choice of a military governor; that they should occupy a healthy portion of the country,
and be free from public charge-, and " that no Irish may inhabit among us but such as we
shall like of."— Mass. Hist. Coll.. xxxii. 113.
316 Major-General Daniel Venison. [Juty;
of 261 acres which had boon assigned to his father, " and in considera-
tion of the said grant and their favour to mee they be pleased to grant
to me and my heirs forever, GOO acres of land where it may be found
according to Law." After several years, the court granted him his
request, but the land was not 'Maid out" until July, 1662.
In the following year, he was ordered to supply the place of General
Robert Sedgwick, who was absent. To the office of major-general
he was appointed in 1G53, and held it at different times until 1680.
In this year he was also chosen an assistant, and thenceforwards to
his decease. In September he was elected secretary of the colony in
the absence of Edward Rawson. In May, Gen. Denison was appointed
by the court, one of a committee, to join with the commissioners of
the united colonies "to draw up the case respecting the Dutch and
Indians." A few years previously he had been placed on a committee "
with the governor and two others " for the purpose of ending differ-
encies, settling trade, &c, with the Butch."' Not coming to any
agreement, Mr. Eaton, on the part of the commissioners, and Major-
Gen. Denison, on the part of the general court, were instructed to pre-
pare, each of them, a short draught to be presented to the court and
elders. While Eaton was "clamorous for war," Denison did not
advocate extreme measures, and it was undoubtedly greatly through
his influence that the house of deputies communicated to the commis-
sioners their resolve — " that according to their best apprehensions in
the case, they doe not understand wee are coled to make a present
warr with the Dutch."
In the spring of this year, intelligence was brought that thousands
of Indians had assembled at Piscataqua. Accordingly, Gen. Denison 1
ordered out a scouting party of twenty-seven men "to make a true
discovery and to quiet the minds of the inhabitants who were much J
distracted and taken of their employments." They were absent on 1
service from "Friday morning till Monday night," and were allowed I
as pay for each private 1 sh., " and to two troopers 2s. 6d. p day."
The alarm was without foundation. f
He was also appointed, with three others, to keep the county courts
at Hampton and Salisbury. 1
In May, 1051, a committee of three was chosen, of which Gen. Deni-
son was one, " to examine, compare, reconcile, and place together in
good order all former laws both printed and written." Whether the
committee performed this labor or not, is uncertain ; at any rate, the
following order was passed by the general court four years afterwards,
May 26, 1653: — "ThatMajor-Gcneral Daniel Denison diligently peruse,
examine and weigh every law, and compare them with others of like
nature ; such as are clear, {.lain and good, free from anyjust exception,
to stand without any animadversion as approved. Such as are re-
pealed, or lit to be repealed, to be so marked, and the reasons given ;
such as are obscure, contradictory or seeming so, to be rectified and
the emendations prepared. \\ hen there is two or more laws about
oue and the same thing, to prepare a draught of one law that may
comprehend the same ; to make a plain and easy table, and to prepare
what else may present, in the perusing of them, to be necessary and
useful, and make return at the next session of this court."
The general entered upon this work with zeal, and in a few months
produced the volume which was at once printed. Two copies of this
!
3
1869.]
Major- General Daniel Denison.
317
volume are still in existence. As compensation, " for his great paines
in transcribing the lawes," the court granted him a quarter part of
Block-Island ; the remaining portions were granted to Endicot, Bel-
lingliam and Hathorne. These, in turn, sold the island to John
Alcock, for the sum of £400, in 1G00.
During the next month, by order of the court he met Mr. Bradstreet
and Mr. Symonds at Ipswich, " about a narrative in the way of remon-
strance of all matters respecting that which is charged on the general
court concerning the breach of the confederacy, for the vindication of
this court's actings in such respects/'* This meeting was in reference
to the recent dissensions in the confederacy, in which Massachusetts
had, by her course of action, been accused by the other colonies of
breaking the covenant. This narrative, together with answers to a
letter received from the lord-protector, were to be sent to Cromwell.
In 1G55 he was on a committee appointed for the county of Essex,
" for the procuring of suitable supplies/' and " to consider of some
such way as whereby both merchandizing may be encouraged and the
hands also of the husbandman may not wax weary in his employment."*
Massachusetts considering- that she had a prior right to certain ter-
ritory on the north-east, claimed by representatives of Gorges and
Rigby, the court at its session, October, 1657, appointed Gen. Denison
with Mr. Bradstreet and Mr. Hathorne, as commissioners, to proceed
to Kittery and to confer with the inhabitants who were dissatisfied
with the existing state of affairs under which they lived. After long
delay and much consideration, Kittery submitted to the jurisdiction
of Massachusetts. The commissioners next proceeded to Agamenticus
(afterwards York) and to other places, which were received on the
same terms as Kittery.
As one of the confederate commissioners, to which office he was
called in 1654, and in which he served faithfully until 1603,1 he address-
ed a letter to the governor of Rhode-Island, respecting the Quakers :
" We therefore make it our request that you as the rest of the colo-
nies take such order herein that your neighbours may be freed from
that danger; that you remove those Quakers that have been received
and for the future prohibit their coming amongst you We fur-
ther declare that we apprehend that it will be our duty seriously to
consider what further provision God may call us to make to prevent
the aforesaid mischief.''
As commissioner with Mr. Bradstreet he dissented from the message
and instructions, given by their fellow commissioners of the other
colonies, to his brother Capt. George Denison and two others, by
which they were to go to Ninigret, the Nyantic sachem, and to the
Narragansett chiefs, and warn them to abstain from hostilities
against Uncas, and against one another. An expedition, the command
of which had been offered to Gen. Denison and declined, had been
sent a few years before under Major Willard against Ninigret. The
result of this had been far from satisfactory. " There having been
many messengers to this purpose,7* say the Massachusetts commis-
sioners, "formerly sent from the commissioners to the Indian sachems
but seldom observed by them which now to renew again can
in reason have no other attendance in conclusion than to render us
1 He was reserve commissioner in 1653.
318
Major- Geiieral Daniel Venison.
[July,
low and contemptible in the eves of the Indians or engage us to vindi-
cate our honour in a dangerous and unnecessary war upon Indian
quarrels, the grounds whereof we can hardly ever satisfactorily under-
stand."
In 1660, Gen. Denison joined the " Ancient and ITonorable Artillery
Company," and the same year was elected commander, which was
the first authentic instance of a person being admitted a member, and,
the same year, advanced 10 its highest office.
The monarchy having been now restored in the person of Charles II.,
the general court of Massachusetts apprehending difficulties with the
throne, proceeded to take certain precautions. At the close of the ses-
sion of 1661, Gen. Deuison, with others, was appointed a committee
"to consider and debate such matter or thing of public concernment
touching our patent, laws, privileges and duty to his majesty, as they
in their wisdom shall judge most expedient, and draw up the result
of their apprehensions and present the same to the next session for
consideration and approbation, that so (if the will of God be) we may
speak and act the same thing, becoming prudent, honest, conscientious
and faithful men."
In the Massachusetts archives we find the following declarations
made at a trial held at Ipswich, which are curious as showing that
military discipline was rigidly maintained among the militia.
The deposition of Thomas Ford — saith that being at the woolfe pen
plaine b}r order from Major Gena11 Denison ; The command being given
to cleare the place for to fitt it for exercise of the regiment, Samuel
Hunt went to severall of the companies and sayd that they need not
doe that worke they were commanded by the officers and that the
Maior nor noe other commander could compell or command them to
doc any such worke, and that he did beleeve the maior had done more
than he could answer.
Sworne in court held at Ipswich the 29 of march 1664 by me
Robert Lord, Cleric.
Vera Copia As attest Robert Lord Cleric.
The deposition of Serg* Thomas ffrench — who saith the company
being led into the field on the day before the exercise of the Regiment,
vpon two souldiers disturbance, being commanded by maior Genal1
Denison to carry them out of the field to prisson, comeing to them and
pswadeing them to submit: themselues and promiseing to mediate for
them ; as I was pcrswading with them Samuell Iluntt pswaded them
rather to goe to prisson and sayd the maior Gena11 could not compell
them to any such worke.
Sworne in Court held at Ipswich the 29 of March 1664 $»r me
Robert Lord, Cleric.
The deposition of Jacob Perkins — saith that being at the Woolfe
pen plaine from the cohland of Maior Gen011 Denison, the command
being given to cleare the place for exercise of the regiment, Samuell
Hunt went to severall companyes and sayd they need not doe that
worke they were commanded by the officers, and that the maior nor
noe other commander could compell or command them to doe any
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such worke, and that he did beleeve that the maior had done more
than he could answers.
Sworne in Court held at Ipswich the 29 (1) 1664 ^f r me
Kobert Lord Cleric.
Vera copia as attest Robert Lord Cleric.
William Pritchett testifieth he heard Goodman Hunt say the last
traineing day if there might not be more liberty for choice of officers
that they would divide the company and traine by themselves.
Sworne in Court held at Ipswich the 29 march 1664 tf'r me
Robert Lord Cleric.
"Vera copia as attest Robert Lord Cleric.
Att the Court held at Ipswich 29 March 1664 Samuel Hunt was
""'sfranchized, easheard tin's company for bearing" amies, and in stead
or Training to pay two shillings a day to the vse of the Companye,
and to be committed to prison vntill he pay a fine of ten pounds and
to be bound to the good behaviour in a bond of forty pouud with
sufficient suretyes in twenty pound a piece.
In October of the same year, Samuel Hunt petitioned the general
court to be restored to his freedom, and was referred to the court at
Ipswich.
Under date of May 3. 1665, we find almost the only allusion in the
"records" of any thing pertaining to the private history of Gen.
Denison. This is the bare statement of the loss of his dwelling house
by fire, and, in the same connection, "A woman of Ipswich is tried
for burning General Denison's house; not found guilty; fined as a
thief, and to be whipped for lyeing." 1
"On several considerations/' the court grant Major Gen. Daniel
Denison five hundred acres of land, 11 October, 1665, which were after-
wards laid out on Connecticut river.
The king having made demands of Massachusetts through Secretary
Morrice, among which was one "express command and charge that
four or five influential persons to be chosen by the Governor and Coun-
cil should be sent to England forthwith to attend upon his Majesty/'
the general court at its session, September 11, 16 J6, appointed a com-
mittee to draw up a letter thro' Secretary Morrice giving their reasons
for not submitting to the mandates of the royal commissioners sent the
year previous, and also replying at length to a proposal for an inva-
sion of New-France. In the debate, to which this letter gave rise,
General Denison and Mr. Bradstreet were much more compliant than
the other magistrates, being confirmed in their views, perhaps, by the
petitions wmich had come in from several towns praying for submis-
sion to the king's demands.
" Major Gen. Denison declared his dissent from the letter to be sent
to Secretary Morrice as not being proportionate to the end desired,
and he hopes, intended and desired it might be entered, viz., due
satisfaction to hi3 Majesty and the preservation of the peace and lib-
erty of this colony.'7 .... "The King's commands pass anywhere,"
1 Bradstreet in his Journal, under date of Xov. 166-1, pays, "Mr. Dcnison's house waa
burnt, by which fire he suffered great losse few of ye things bciug saved."
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[•My*
says Denison. . . . . " No doubt but you may have a trial at law when
you come in England if you desire it, and you may insist upon it and
claim it. Prerogative is as necessary as law and is for the good of
the whole, that there be always power in being- to act, and where
there is a right of power it will be abused so long as 'tis in the hands
of weak men, and the less pious the more apt to miscarry ; but right
may not be denied been as*; it may be abused. If we shall refuse to
answer hereto commissioners and in England also, what will the King
say? Is it not plain that jurisdiction is denied to his Majesty?
Though no appeal lies to his Majesty so to stop justice but it may
proceed to the uttermost, yet the King may accept any complaint and
require and answer thereto, so that our absolute power to determine
must not abate the King's prerogative. "
The capture of New- York by the Dutch, in 1673, created an alarm
among the English colonies, lest their dominions might also be in-
vaded. Accordingly the federal commissioners met at Hartford, and
recommended to the general court of each of the colonies, to provide
means of defence. The governor and council of Massachusetts at a
meeting, Aug. I, 1613, ordered — " that for defence against the Dutch
in case of their appearance before the harbour, endeavors be used to
set the three principal ports in order."
" 1. That the honoured Governor and Major-general shall and hereby
is impowered in case of any notice and appearance or assault of the
enemy to command such company of foot or horse as belong to the
regiments of Suffolk or Middlesex, to come into the relief of the towns
of Boston or Charlestown.
"6. That the Major of Essex Regiment, Daniel Denison, Esq.,
shall and is hereby impowered and required to send relief into Salem
and Marblehead.,;
In the Massachusetts archives we find in good preservation the fol-
lowing letter addressed to Major Denison by William Hathorne, and
his answer thereto. Major Denison was at a later date made com-
mander-in-chief of the forces raised in Massachusetts. Also one of the
Massachusetts commissioners to Connecticut.
Sir, — According* to yr order wee are all hands upon fortification at
Salem, but have for our great, artillery, of country powder, or shott
none att all and beside wee intend to inlarge our ffort and augment
our ports, wee do therefore address ourselves to you knowing none
so sencable of our needes, wee doo much want 5 great guns, as
Culverin, or demi Culverin, or as large as may here be gott, with
powder and shott proportionable, pray Sir be helpful what you may
and especially to me who cannot at present run away but subscribe
himselfe with the rest of the militia. We are yr Servants.
Dated: G: 6: mo 1673. War. Hathorne, Sear.
Sir, — Upon a little conference with the officers at Salem, though I
find them of divided apprehensions (which is and will be our misery)
they seem resolved to make their fort defencable immediately and doe
affirm the guns therein will command tlie roade. If so, t'were pitty
they should want powder and guns, I presume your charity will as
readily assist them with ye country stock as Charlestowne otherwise
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enison.
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you know what I sayd, I doubt not of your readiness. I beseech you
further their despatch and if we want not materials, I shal not be out
of hope that a good account will be rendered of our trust, however
let nothing- be wanting and the will of the Lord be done.
Yr Humble Servant,
S2k*f^£-3**#
OH-
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Letter to Connecticut, stating that a ship and ketch had been order-
ed to cruise near Block-Island, &c.
Honoured Gentlemen —
Having given you an account of the receipt of yrs. 21 of November
last, and that our Council had ordered the calling of our General
Court thereupon to assemble in Boston on the 10th instant. In answer
to yrs of the 2Cih and 29th of ye said mo. The Generall Court being
then sitting and convened together, I am required to acquaint you
with their result, all things being duly weighed and considered they
have ordered a ship and Ketch forthwith every way completely fitted
and furnished to cruise up- and down not only our coast but towards
Block Island, and in order to the preservation of our and the colony's
navigation and have ordered 560 foot souldiers and 2 troops of horse
to be forthwith listed and be at 2 days warning ready to march if
need be, and have appointed and chosen Daniel Denison, Esq. Serg*
Major, to be commander in cheeffe and for other captains and officers
have referred the appointment and management thereof to our council!,
as the emergency of the case may require. What your concurrence
herewith and your further occasions and acting relating to the present
affaire majT be on your speedy information, such course will be taken ,
by this court as shall be judged and found further necessary. Not.
willing to give you further trouble with all due respects presented
comending you and ourselves in this weighty concernment to ye
speciall guidance and blessing of the Almighty. We Remain, Hon-
oured Gentlemen, Your very affect'0 friends
22 10 mo. 1673. and confederates,
Edward Kawson, Sec'y.
In the disastrous war with the Indians which broke upon the colo-
nies in 1675, Gen. Denison, as might be supposed from his position,
took an active part. Fortunately there are several letters extant re-
lating to this latter portion of his life. These for the most part are
well preserved, and the hand-writing, which is excellent, is as distinct
as ever, altho' nearly two centuries have fled since these letters were
written. He was appointed commander-in-chief of the Massachusetts
forces, June, 1675, as will be seen by the instructions given him by
the governor and council ; but, as he was prevented by sickness from
taking the field, Major Thos. Savage was substituted in his place.
The Governor and Magistrates assembled in Counscll at Boston in
the Massachusetts Colony.
To Major Generall Daniel Denison —
Whereas, you are nominated and chosen Generall of all the forces
raised by us for the present expedition against the Indians that have
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[July,
made an inroad upon our neighbours and confederates of Plymouth
Colony. You arc hereby authorized and impowered to take the con-
duct of the said forces, to dispose of them and make provision for
them of all manner of necessary s so as may have the best tendency for
the service they are to attend and all constables and other officers of
this commonwealth are hereby enjoyned to be assistants to you and
to execute your commands and warrants for the effecting thereof.
You are to kill burn and destroy the enemy unless they shall yield
themselves your prisoners, and to rule and govern your officers and
soldiers under your command, according to our military laws, and if
"necessity of any imergency that may happen will permit, you shall
observe the instructions herewith given you, and such further orders,
as from time to time you shall receive from the Counsell or Generall
court, and in so doing this shall be your warrant. Given in Boston.
June 26, 1675.
Instructions for Daniel Denison, Esq. Commander-in-chief of the forces
raised or to be raised for the assistance of our neighbours and friends
of Plymouth Colony.
In confidence of your wisdom, prudence and faithfulness in this
trust committed to you for the honour of God, the good of his people,
and the sincerity of the interest of our Lord Jesus Christ in his
churches, expecting and praying that you may be blessed in a dayly
dependence upon him for all that supply of grace that maybe requisite
for your carding an end therein, we must leave much to his direction
and guidance of you upon the place as occasion may occur from time
to time, yet would commend unto 3rou these instructions following,
which we expect and require that you do attend.
You are with all expedition to march away with those soldiers you
have, after those forces marched before, over whom you have the
command by commission, unto whom you are to declare the same, so
that they may know you to be their commander in chief and you are
to require them to obey you in attending the service. You are to see
that the commanders and soldiers are kept in good order and disci-
pline according to the rules military, and that all profanity and disor-
der be avoyded in the camp as much as in you lies and upon the
breaking forth of any you are to punish without partiality.
You are to see that the publick worship of God by dayly prayer and
invocation upon his name, and that preaching as you have opportunity
be attended, for the instruction of the soldiers in the knowledge and
fear of the Lord and thai the Sabbath be not profaned but that as much
as in you lyes and the emergency of the service will admit you see
that the same be duly sanctified and the minister duly respected.
You are by all means possible to endeavour the strengthening and
incouraging of our friends and neighbours of Plymouth by keeping
meet correspondency with their Commander and Commissioners, and
by all means to weaken, destroy and subdue the enemy, and in case
of your coming to any capitulation with the enemy, you are to en-
deavour as much as may be to the just satisfaction of our neighbours
of Plymouth.
You are by all possible means to putt the enemy out of his skulkings
(whereby he picks oil' the English) by pressing upon them with reso-
1
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.lution the best you may and so force tliem to engagement, or leaving
their station— above all endeavour the taking or destroying the head
)of them, Phillip and his chief counsellors, that hath been the con-
triver and carrier an end of this treacherous and barbarous insurrection.
You are to cousult your comanders and to take in Mr. Dudley our
minister to consult in matters you may think wise to advise with him
;in, as to the carrying an end of this design. You are to order your
: commissary* for provisions and stores to be carcfull that there may
i not be any embezzlement made therein and to order that your comand-
( ers be very careful that the soldiers be careful of their arms and that
/\ they may have all meet provision for their strengthening in the service
as much as in you lyes.
You are from time to time, to give us intelligence of your proceed-
ings and how the Lord shall please to deal with you in this expedition.
Dated in Boston 28th June, 1675.
Of Capt. Ilinchman, to whom the first of the two following letters
is addressed, we have no information. Major Waldron was from
Dover, and was chosen a deputy in 1654, and for several years after.
lie was also appointed speaker at different times. He had been a
.captain in the militia, and in 1674 was appointed sergeant-major of
Yorkshire. He was not wanting in executive ability.
To Capt. Daniel Ilinchman —
You are with all convenient speed to return to your company and
quarters about Pocasset to fetch of your men and provisions and
ammunition there or thereabouts, and, what you, for want of carriage,
cannot bring off with you, you are to lay it up safely in some conveni-
ent place and Mr. Brian Pendleton is thought to be most suitable,
[torn] understand some is already — all the particulars, you are to take
receits, & you may sell taking present pay or good bills of which
you give an account to Capt. Davis, &c. Commission" for provision
for the army.
At your first arrivall at Pocasset or sooner before you draw off, you
shall give notice to the chief commanders of Plymouth forces that you
are commanded off, that so he or they take care for the security of
the place. But if the said Commander in Chief shall urge or desire
your stay upon such grounds as in your understanding are of weight ;
you shall signify the same to the Governor and councill and expect
further order before you move. But in case the said Plymouth com-
mander shall not upon such reasons as aforesaid oppose your return-
ing, you shall with all expedition draw off your company and as
abovesd, and march them to Boston and disband, unless the Governor
and Councill give order for your further services. In your march by
Mr. Woodcock's, you shall command off those souldiers of ours,
who have been ordered there, for a guard. The like you are to do
with those at Capt. Hudson's, unless you judge it unsafe, he being of
our Colony whom we are to take care of. In your advance thither
you are hereby authorized to press or require the constables respect-
edly to furnish you with horses and guides, as you shall have occasion,
the like you shall do in your returne to accommodate yourself and
company with what you judge necessary.
Given at Boston Aug. 9, 1675. Daniel Denison, Maj. Gqti.
324 Major- General Daniel Venison. [«July;,
For Major Rich* Waldron—
Having acquainted the Council with what I advised you on the fif-
teenth insi., 1 am commanded by them to order you forthwith with 50
or 60 souldiers, under your owne or Mr. Plaisted's or some other suf-
ficient Conduct you march to Pennicook supposed to be the great ren-
devous of the enemy, where you may expect to meet Capt. Mosely.,
who is ordered thither and have sufficient commission to pursue kilil
and destroy them, which you must also attend as your work, unless
such as shall willingly deliver up their armes and themselves or suffi-
cient hostages to secure their peaceable behaviour. You had need:
take along with you a chirurgeon and make all possible expedition. I
A great part of our forces are at present at Iladley. \
Daniel Denison, Maj. Gen. \
Boston, August IT, 16T5. I
By order of the Council. (
The devastations committed by the Indians and the alarm caused
thereby had now spread on every side. No one could foretell where \
the enemy would next strike. Thoroughly acquainted with the coun-
try, and unimpeded in their progress through it, they would fall upon,
some distant hamlet, destroy and disappear. "There were now and
then indications of these impending ravages, that filled the minds of '
the colonists with awe and apprehension. The report of a distant gun j j
would perhaps be heard from the solitary woodland, where there was
known to be no white man ! the cattle which had been wandering in.
the woods would sometimes return home wounded, or an Indian or
two would be seen lurking about the skirts of the forests and suddenly
disappearing ; as the lightning will sometimes be seen playing silently
about the edge of the cloud that is brewing up the tempest/*'
Under circumstances like these, the following letters were written ;
the first addressed to the secretary of the colony, the second from the
general on his advance to Salisbury, and the third showing the diffi-
culties attendant upon the impressment of men for an emergency.
Mr. Se' retary : —
I received your intelligence, the substance whereof I had two hours
before by way of Billerica and Andover, together with certaine intelli-
gence, that the enemy is passed Merrimack, their tracks seen yester-
day at Wamesit and two of their scouts, this morning at Andover,
who by 2 posts one in the night and againe this day about 2 of the
clock importuned for help as doth Ilaveril and Major Pike from Nor-
folk. I am with great difficulty sending up GO men this night under
Capt. Appleton to Andover. who will also take this opportunity if
not prevented, to attend the Councirs order for survey of the towns
of this county who are sufficiently alarmed. Did not I judge my
presence here more necessary than an}' thing I could contribute there,
I would most willingly embrace the opportunity, were it but for ease.
I suppose this will excuse me to the Council, whatever it will to
ye people. I hope my Brother Bradstreet will publish my excuse, had
he writ I might have ordered some of his best things to have been
brought of from Andover. I am in extremity of haste at sun-sett
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despatching the souldiers, to the great dissatisfaction of the towne.
Let God arise and our enemies shal be scattered.
Yr Humble Servant Daniel Denison.
Ip9 August 19, at six at night, 1675.
If Capt. Appleton return with good nevres and it be necessary for
me to come, if I understand it, I shal attend; tho' our court should
be next week. Pray my Brother Bradstreet to coniend to ye Council,
that man}' of our towne souldiers that are now under Capt Cooke,
intended for Capt. Sill to be a guard to my-selfe and the comissioners
will be extremely wronged if they be kept out. Hoping they should
have had favor of me for a speedy reiurne, some of their occasions
and familyes will extreamely suffer, as Samuel Ingalls, a farmer with
a great family, Mr. Thos. Wade and diverse others,indeed the most
of Ipswich and one of Rowley, Lieutenant Michil.
The next letter from Major Waldron to his commander (Gen. Deni-
son) is interesting, as being written by one who was engaged in tiie
conflicts with the savages who were pillaging and destroying the
eastern plantations, lie describes their mode of warfare.
Much Honoured- r,over' 25 $**• Ur°-
Mj absence from home (being this week at Eastward) hath occa-
sioned your hearing nothing from mee so long, but being just now
returned this eve'g-, thought it my duty with all expedition to give
account of the state of the place. Since I sent away Capt. Davis with
about fifty men at the enemies first assault upon those plaees having
further information of their killing- and burning. According to your
direction raised a party of sonldiers out of Dover and Portsmouth,
and with an addition of some from Kitten*, I did myself advance cast-
ward for the further succour of those places, but before I came soe
far as Sawco Capt. Davis being gone to Falmouth, where the first
damage was done by the enemy, I had advise of the enemies marching-
westward and falling upon Scarborough and Sawco killing and
burning. On Saturday and Sabbath day last at Scarborough, they
killed an old man and woman and burnt their house, and at Mr. Fox-
well's two young men were killed, being at the barn about the cattle.
The enemy then advanced towards Saco River, which is not above 4
miles distant from that part of Scarborough, and there fell to burning
of houses. The people before haveing intelligence from an Indian
called Scossaway of tiie time which they would come, deserted their
houses, most of them repairing to Major Pendleton's, but Mr. Bon-
righten and some other families to Major Phillips. On Saturday morn-
ing the Indians rifled and burnt severall houses on the north side of
the river among which Mr. Bonrighten's was one. he being the night
before fled to Major Phillips', while said houses were burning, a party
of them judged about 36 Indians came over the river In English canoes,
and when came ashore cutt holes in them and turned them adrift, but
all this time finding noe men they went to Major Phillips' saw-mill
and set it goeing then on fire and burnt it, and afterwards did the like
to his corn mill, it being-judged to be their design thereby to draw them
out of the house and so to surprise both them and it. but Maj. Phillips
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326 Major-General Daniel Dcnlson. [July,
being forewarned of their coming* made some small defence about his
house, haveing with him of his own families and neighbours to the
number of 15 men besides women and children in all about fifty. The
bushes being thick within shott of his house, could not at first
see an Indian, but one of the men perceiving a stirring among the
leaves Major Phillips looked out of his chamber window that way and
from thence was immediately shot at and slightly wounded in the
shoulder (2 more were also wounded afterwards, this being all the
harm done then), after which the shott came thick which was accord-
ingly answered from within — but no Indians as yet appeared but onely
creeping decked with fearnes and boughs, till some time after they
gott a pair of old truck wheels and lifted them up with boards and
slabs for a barricadoe and to safeguard the driver thereby endeavoring
to burn the house, having prepared combustible matter as birch and
rinds, and pitch-wood, turpentine and powder for this end, but they in
the house perceiving their intention, plyed their shott against it and
found afterwards their shott went through. A little before they ar-
rived at the house there was a little wet ground into which the wheels
sank, and this obstructed their driving it. Afterwards they endear- |
oured to get it out of the dirt again by turning a little on one side,
thereby laying themselves open to them in the house, which oppor-
tunity they improved, and made them quit their work and fly, but
continued firing at the house all night, till Sabbath-day morning about
9 o'clock. Then they saw the Indians at a distance march away,
they judged between 20 and 30, and some of them with two guns, but
before they went they sett fire on a little out-house and in it burnt
several hogs. Since which Major Phillips is removed down to Winter
harbour to Major Pendleton's where I found him. After this the same
or another party of Indians went to Scarborough to a place called
Dunstan where Lt. Alger being abroad with sis men more well armed
being about their ocatsions met 14 Indians compleat in arms in 2
ranks he retreating a little towards his house the Indians advanced
and followed whereupon he fired upon them. The first rank of the
Indians fired and orderly fell in the rear of the others. Lt. Alger with
his six men fired and perceived they struck some of them, whereupon
they immediately fled. They being at a considerable distance, none
of them recd any harm, but notwithstanding all this neither myself nor
Capt. Davis nor any party I sent out, tho' I had then in those parts
120 souldiers could not see an Indian, Therefore considering the
weakness I left our parties in nearer home and by taking soe many
thence and the little hopes we had of meeting with the enemy who as
soon as ever they discovered a party of souldiers in one place fled to
another and by reason of the vast inconveniences attending a march
m the country occasioned by many rivers marshes &c. I thought
it jnost prudent to contract the people into as small a compass as
may be in these townes, and there make some fortification so to
defend themselves, having left about 60 souldiers in Garrison at Sawco,
Scarborough and Falmouth for the defence of those places, and for
their help in gathering their corn and securing their positions, bring-
ing the remaining forces back with me to their generall townes again,
having likewise ordered Wells, York and Kittery to garrison them-
selves for their own defence. The distractions of those places by
reason of persons being forced to forsake their plantations; and leave
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their corn and cattle to the enemy doth portend inevitable want &c.
to ensue, unless God by his extraordinary providence doe prevent.
Their case being considered, beg your thoughts and direction about
it which recd shall be readily attended by Honoured Sir
Your humble Servt Richard Waldron,
Much IIond Sir, —
You are not ignorant of my engagements to Major Pyke, that he
assisting Major Waldron upon that streight at Nceehiwannick, I
would not faile him in case, wcU you see by his letters he claims and
for the performance thereof (according to my eomission) 1 gave orders
iu my Regiment for a force competent for what I intended, only pro-
posing the design of visiting the enemy's head quarters, but not to be
attempted without further order, but doe now see it, I feare not pos-
sable, the difficulty of getting men is beyond my former beliefe, I
am now advancing to Major Fyke to Salisbury hoping I shall have 50
musqueteers to follow me. When 1 am there upon the place wee
shall advise how to dispose of any or all of the men, and except there
be extreme necessity I think shall be able to afford them no more than
the comfort of our presence for a while. Our posts at Topsfield and
Andover being affrighted with the sight (as they say) of Indians which
I have not time to examine till my returne ; I think I had not troubled
you with the last, but for one passage without which 1 remember, viz.
that John Linds son of Wamiset was amongst those very lately that
assaulted the English about Piscatay. It is hardly imaginable the
pannick fear that is upon our upland plantations and scattered places,
deserting their habitations, which upon my returne I hope to remedy.
I am sorry to hear the newes from Hadiey and Connecticut. The
Almighty and Merciful God pitty and help us. In much haste I break
of. Your humble Serv1. Daniel Denison.
Ipswich, October 28, 1675.
» Sir — In obedience to your late order for the impressing of 185 soul-
diers, wee have listed the persons underwritten who are fitted with
arms ammunition and cloaths, as the order directs — only you may
please to understand that some of the persons now returned hath with-
drawn themselves. Although warning hath been left at the places of
their abodes, and their parents required to be ready to goo in their
stead if their sons should fail (we feared also lest the service should
be neglected) other men warned to make up the number of 28, which
is our towne's proportion if any of those now returned should fail.
[Here follow the names of 28 men.]
Those three last, very lusty young men.
Under a safe press and not discharged but required to attend wjien
called, have by the artifice of their parents, absconded for the present,
though their parents hath beene required to bring them forth or be
ready themselves to march. Wee have not 3 abler, lustive young fel-
lows in our towne and few exceeding them in the country, nor may
be better spared. I have not further to trouble you, but presenting
my services to yourselves and the rest of the magistrates rest.
Yr Humble servant Daniel Denison.
Salem, Nov. 30, 1615.
328
Major-General Daniel Den
ison.
[July,
Instructions to Lieut. Thomas Fiske —
Whereas you are appointed by the Governor and Council to have
the conduct of sixty souldiers of Suffolk Essex and Norfolk in this
present expedition to Kinnebeck under the comand of Major Richard
Waidron commandeiMn-chicf, you are hereby ordered and authorized
to take under your care and comaud, the sd company of souldiers re-
quiring them to obey you as their Lieutenant and comander whom
you are to lead and conduct on this service of the country to pursue,
kill and destroy the enemy or make them your prisoners. And the sd
souldiers are hereby required to obey you as their comander and
yourselfe to attend to all orders and comands of your Comander-in-chief
and all further orders or instructions you shall from time to time re-
ceive from the general Court Council or other authority and this shall
be your warrant. Daniel Dexisox, Maj. Gen.
Dat. Feb. 5, 1616.
Feb. 25, 1G76* — Gen. Denison is ordered to Marlborough to dispose
of the forces which had been raised and collected there. The letter
which follows relative to Capt, Brocklebank at Marlborough, who de-
sires to be dismissed with his company, portrays one of the vexations
to which every commander is liable in times of the greatest need — a
vexation which has not ceased to make itself felt even at the present
day.
Sir, — Yesterday I received a letter from Capt. Brocklebank at
Marlborough signifying his desire of being dismissed with his com-
pany; the reasons he aliedges are their necessities and wants having
beenc in thr> country's service ever since the first of January at Nar-
raganset, and within one wecke after their return were sent out again
having neither time nor money (save a fortnights pay upon their
march) to recruite themselves and he saith they doe little service
where they are ; and he understands the inhabitants are called off by
the Council. I shall make bould to request the like labor in the be-
halfe of those (at least). Some of those troopers and dragoons of
Essex, that went out last, intended for Iladley, but by reason of the
disaster at Groton diverted to Concord &c, to beate of and prosecute
the enemy in those parts, and I directed: orders to Major Willard,
that with those he first tooke up with him, and those then sent, togeth-
er with the garrisons of Marlborough, Lancaster and Chelmsford (if
need were) in all about 200 men he might not only defend the towns,
but might prosecute the enemy to his quarters, being wtu 2 days
march, but I heare of no such attempt, nor indeed of any considerable
improvement of them that hath beone or is likely to be, 'and am there-
fore sollicitous for many of them, that out of a respect to my selfe
went willingly, hoping of a speedy return to their families and occa-
sions, some of them more than ordinary great and urgent. I intreate
therefore they may be presently considered and eased to attend the
seed time &c. and if there be necessity, that others may be sent in
their rooms who may with far less detriment be spared. The stockade
from Watertown to Warnesit might better be from AVatertown to
Sudbury river 9 miles taking in more country, and that river being as
good a stop as the stockade; the greatest objection is Merrimack
river, though broad, yet I understand, is fordeable in 20 places between
I860.]
Major- General Daniel Venison.
329
Wamesit and Haveril, and cannot be safe without guard, which must
be kept upon it. For haste I jumble many things which be pleased to
pardon. The Lord looke in mercy upon his poore distressed people,
upon yourselfe in particular, so prays
Your humble Servant Daniel Denison.
The enclosed are certificates of delin-
quents in the last press in Norfolk
and of the troopers that should have
gone with Capt. Whipple tolladley.
Order for the Commissary to provide for the Garrison at Marlborough.
Mr. Fairweather — You are hereby ordered to provide a quantity of
Porke currants rum, spice, shirts drawers, wastecoats shoes for the
Garrison at Marlborough and deliver them to these bearers to be con-
veyed up thither. Daniel Denison, M. G.
June 13, 76.
Gen. Denison was not himself sent to the eastward until the autumn
of this, year, but as commander-in-chief had direction of all the forces
operating in that region.
Letter to concerning the enemy at the Eastward — -
Sir — Tho inclosed gives you an account of the eastern parts which
I thought necessary to despatch to you, that suitable orders and
necessary provisions might be conveyed to them upon ye first account
of ye disaster at Casco, and the desires of those of York communicated
to me by Major Pike, I have ordered him to send 20 or 30 shoalers to
York to comfort them. I can ad nothing to the intelligence nor con-
tribute any advice. I suppose Major Waldron hath fully informed
you of the state of those parts. It cannot but be full of difficulties to
deale with such a skulking enemy, especially in such a hideous coun-
try. The God that hath saved and delivered us from a more numerous
enemy, will doubtless in his owne time perfect his worke begun and
restore unto us our former peace. Your present advice and orders
wherein I pray God to guide, is the earnest desire of
Yr Humble Servant Daniel Denison.
Ips.Sept. 26, 1676, at 8 at night.
Letter to Capt. Brockles and others when in Maine about treaty with
Indians —
Gentlemen — Yours from Pemaquid by the hands of Major Thorna3
Clarke of July 3d 1677, we received and therein perceive your friendly
and forward inclination for the procuration of a settlement of the inhabi-
tants of these eastern parts who have been so great sufferers in the un-
happy warrthe same hath been considered by us and the result of our
thoughts are that yourselves being now upon the place and not having
vet been concerned in any acts of hostility against them may sooner
obtayne credence with them for. the redemption of those miserable
souls captives in the hands of those infidels, and for the settlement of
a plan w* them if to be obtained with honor for the accomplishment
whereof wee have sent our Trusty and well beloved friends Major
Generall Daniel Dennison and Joseph Dudley Esq. two of our Magis-
i
330
Major- General Daniel Dcnisori.
[July,
trates fully instructed to effect the same with such others as are known
unto and desired by the Indians in a late application to us by the
principall sachem of the Kinnibecke Indians, wtfa which Gentlemen if
you please to joyne your assistance it may be a comon benefit to his
Majesty's interest in those parts and resettlement of those parts.
Gentlemen wee are, your Humble Servants,
The Governor and Council of the Massachusetts
In their name and by their Order signed
Edw'd Rawson", Secret7.
Letter from D. Denison as to his proceedings —
Sr — Yours of the 27th instant came to my hands about 10 at night
being then in bed and very ill, yet notwithstanding by breake of day,
I gott up, though then in a feaverish distemper to impart the contents
thereof to theDenuty and Major Ilathorne,but by reason of their distant
lodgings could not understand their minds, till they judged it impossi-
ble for them to reach Boston till late at night : You may expect their
answer from themselves. I would have also you to have come had
they so concluded, though hopeless of reaching Boston this night
by reason of my present distemper, I had hoped that my former rea-
sonable excuse might have satisfyed for my absence of Monday las.t.
And though it be true Major Waldron spake much to me, and the
deputy (as men that apprehend themselves in danger usually doe)
yet I did not upon all he sayd apprehend any necessity of my presence
for his despatch. I perceive the sailor is ill resented and therefore as
a punishment, a burden is imposed, which I cannot understande nor
beare. I shall not willingly omit any thing that my place or duty
obligeth me unto, and accordingly have by order of the Council raised
and dispatched those forces under Capt. Hathorne, with commission
orders and instructions, which if it be the council's pleasure, I shall
yet continue to doe to my best skil. But to provide and furnish them
with provision and amunition which must be had from Boston, I think
it needless for me to undertake otherwise than by representing their
wants to the Goverr and Council, or at most giving orders to the Com-
missaiies to dispatch them wth speed, which I suppose would be more
effectually done by an order from the authority upon the place. Fur-
ther I never understood or intended the forces now on foote further
than Yorkshire and did almost assure them (for their encouragement)
they should not be employed further east, if therefore anything be ex-
pected to be done at Kinnebec, Pemaquid, Monhegan, I dare not
undertake it but intreate the Council to take order therein, who under-
stand the state of those parts and necessity of taking care thereof,
wherein I am altogether a stranger and unacquainted — which places,
as I intimated in my last, may best be secured by the persons that
are concerned there — at least with the helpe and assistance of some
Suffolk men. I cannot judg more forces necessary for the defence
and security of Yorkshire, than are there at present, if well improved,
if more should be required they will not at this time be easily raised
here, it being now harvest, which calls for all hands. Any particular
directions from the Council shall be attended, which I think under
correction should be drawne up in an order and not crowded into a
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331
letter. The messenger's stay bids me (with my service to the Gover1"
and Council) conclude. Yr humble Servant
Ips. Sept. 28 at 9 Mor. Daniel Denison.
It were in vayne to tell you of the extraordinary
disapointment would be should the court
have adjourned,
Letter about the Eastward—
Honord Sr. You will understand by this bearer the state of the
Eastern parts and our forces there. It seems when this post came
from there, Capt. Hathorne had not received my order, but by Major
Waldron, for their march up to the enemies head quarters, which I
suppose they will readily attend, if furnished with victuals wch they
cannot have there I suppose a fortnight's bread and cheese w"1 powder
and bullets for 260 men will be as little as may be, and that to be
speeded to Pascatag to Mr. Martin or Major Waldron for the use of
our forces. I am sorry so much time hath beene lost about Gasco to
little purpose and now they are drawne southward and divided to
their great discontent by an order of yr Council the 16th of Sept. I
suppose upon Major Waldron's solicitation wch would undoe all, but
I have by your later order contradicted that order and by name re-
quired all the comanders, as Hunting, Siblo, and Frost to attend the
orders and comands of Capt. Hawthorne, and ordered him twice to
march to ye Indian Quarters, where the women and children are as
also more than 20 English prisoners and take a convenient strength,
giving notice to yr towns to stand upon their defence in the meane
time, wth such assistance, as can be well spared. I hope the Council
will take order to make the people keep their stations and hasten pro-
visions, which Mr. Martin as well as the Goverr can assure are not to
be had in those parts. 1 have not further to add but comendiug you
to God; subscribe myselfe
Your humble Servant Daniel Denison.
Ips. Oct. 3, 1676.
Oct. 12, 1676. The court appointed General Denison to proceed to
Portsmouth and to take chief command of the forces there destined
for the \ ar at the eastward. He was authorized "to impress men,
horses, ammunition and provisions and as to him shall seem mete."
In this connection, we extract the following from Hubbard's Present
stale of New-England.
"The Governor and Council of the Massachusetts had at this time
their hands full with the like attempts of Phillip and his complices to
the AV'estward, yet were not unmindful of the deplorable condition of
these Eastern plantations, having committed the care thereof to the
respective regiments of the several counties on that side of the coun-
try, but more especially to the care and prudence of the honoured
Major Daniel Denison, the major General of the whole Colony, a gen-
tleman who by his great insight in and long experience of all martial
affairs was every way accomplished for the managing that whole
affair."
Active operations against the enemy at the eastward were carried
on until late in the autumn of 1676, under the direction of Gen. Deni-
332 Major- General Daniel Dmison. [July,
son. Mugg, the Etecliemin sachem, surrendered himself to the com-
mander-in-chief at Portsmouth, and was sent to Boston, where a treaty
was concluded, stipulating the cessation of hostilities, the restoration
of prisoners, Sec. This state of peace continued, however, only until
the following spring, when hostilities were again commenced, and did
not cease until the termination of the war in the spring of 1673. In
the year 1677, Denison was not elected to the office of major-general,
but during the remaining years of his life he occupied that position.
As one of the licensers of the press, with Bradstreet and Dudley,
he authorizes the imprint and publicadon of Hubbard's Narrative,
March 29, 1677. In May, of this year, he is one of three to grant
permission to Indians to carry arms.
In April he wrote the following letter to Capt. Charles Frost, who
was engaged in superintending the garrisons in the county of York. x
To Capt. Charles Frost, — You are hereby authorized to take under
your command and conduct fifty foot soldiers herewith sent you of the
County of Essex and Norfolk, commanding them to obey you as their
Captain, whom you are to lead and conduct against the common
Enemy now infesting Yorkshire, whom you are with all diligence to
pursue and destroy, as also to succor and assist the English of Wells,
York, Neechiwanuick or elsewhere as you shall have opportunity.
And the said soldiers are hereby required to attend your orders and
commands for the prosecution of the enemy as ahovesaid according to
the rules and orders of military discipline, and you are to attend such
orders and instructions as from time to time you shall receive from
myself or other superior authority and for so doing this shall be yen
warrant. Daniel Denison, Major Gen.
- April 12, 1677.
The general court granted to Gen. Penison, Oct= 10, 1677, an islanc
of six or seven acres opposite the middle of his farm, for his distin
guished services.
The distemper to which the following letter alludes, was undoubt-
edly the small pox, a disease which ah hough less frequent and mud:
less severe in its character at the present day, has by no means cease,
its ravages.
According to the general's suggestion, the court met at Cambridge
July 8, 1678.
Mr. Secretary, — Wee received your 2d letters of invitation to conu
to Boston though by neither wee understand any necessity of a pres
ent meeting and by reason of the present distemper prevailing at Bo*
ton cannot be satisfied that any thing less than an absolute necessity
ought to draw us to Boston at this season, if therefore there roust b
a meeting, wee desire as wee intimated to Major Gookins some othc
place may he appointed (which wee shall if want of health hinder no
attend though wth difficulty enough) wee doubt not but Salem can ac
commodate such an occasion, but if that be too farr though twice s
1 This letter is published in the New-England Historical and Genealogical IU,gi:
Tee, yoI. iii.
1869.] Major- General Daniel Denison. 333
fair hath not beene the end of our many journeys upon such occasions
for many yeares, wee doubt not but Cambridge may be thought more
fitt than Boston at present, when we understand the council's resolu-
tion (to whom wee desire you to impart these) we shal endeavour to
apply ourselves accordingly. Not to trouble you further at present
we rest Your loving friends Samuel Symonds,
Daniel Denison.
In Jan., 1631, the general court ordered a copy of the letter from the
king respecting Mason's claims to certain territory, to be given to
Gen. Denison-and to the other magistrates of the County of Essex for
their consideration, and that by this course the tenants of the villages
on the south side of the Merrimac, a portion of which were claimed
by Mason, might meet together at Ipswich or Newbury. In June,
following, the court made answer to the king's letter as follows : — ■
" We have published Ins pleasure to the villages on the south of Mer-
rimack some part whereof Mr Mason claims. But neither the inhabi-
tants there nor we know Mason's bounds. We are in hope that what
may be presented to his Majesty on behalf of said inhabitants will ob-
viate the clamour and groundless pretence of the cor^Jpla!ners.7,
In the Massachusetts Archives, there is the following order, which
had passed the house of deputies, Feb. 18, 1681. Major Gen. Daniel
Denison — " To be paid 10«£ which he advanced in case of Mason's
claims."
Of the remaining years of General Denison's life we know but very
little. As he was chosen an assistant the very year in which his
death occurred, we may presume that the distressing disease of which
he died did not prevent him from performing the public duties to
which he was called, certainly not until very near the end. It
is probable that he occupied the leisure moments of the latter portion
of his active life in writing the treatise which he left at his decease,
and which was published by his good pastor, Wm. Hubbard, two years
after that event. The volume, which is entitled Irenicon or Salce for
New-England' s Sore, is exceedingly rare, and is a good specimen cf
the quaint language of the day.
In this he considers, 1. What our present mal dies are Intended in
this discourse. 2. What might be the occasion thereof. ,3. The dan-
ger. 4. The blameable causes. 5. The cure.
"Among the manifold symptoms of this Disease, I apprehend none
more threatening our dissolution than the sad and unreasonable divis- . I
ions about matters of Religion A receipt of these five sim-
ples without composition accompanied with Fasting and Fraying till
they are well digested, with God's blessing may bring about the ex-
pected cure ; for the Dose you need not trouble yourself, there is not
danger of taking too much. And if this should fail, which 1 fear not,
I have another receipt, but I fear it is somewhat corroding which I
hope I shall never have occasion to use, my lenitives working accord-
ing to my expectations. So I take my leave committing you to God
and a good Nurse."
During the very last month of his life he was called upon to give
his opinion in matters relating to the church at Andover.
General Denison died at Ipswich, Mass., September 20, 1682, at the
Vol. XX11I. 29
334 Major-General Daniel Denison. [July,
age of three score years and twelve. The death of so distinguished a
public servant must have called forth expressions of grief not alone
among his immediate family and townsmen, but throughout the
colony. That he was a man of distinguished abilities, and those of a
most varied character, the services to which he was called continu-
ously through a long Uk abundantly testify. That he performed these
services faithfully, and satisfactorily to his constituents, is shown by
his constant re-election to offices of great public trust, even after it was
acknowledged that he belonged to the moderate party, and when, by
his speeches," he proved that he was ready to yield to the king's pre-
rogative. Randolph, in 1673, in answer to inquiries respecting the
present state of New-England, and who were the most popular in the
magistracy, enumerates Gen. Denison among the most popular and
well principled men. Mr. Savage, in his life of Winthrop, speaks thus
of Denison' : — " The mode -'ate spirit by which he was actuated, had not
a general spread, yet the continuance of his election to the same rank,
when his sympathy was not, in relation to the controversy with the
crown, in unison with that of the people, is evidence of the strong hold
his virtue and public labors had acquired."
Moreover, we have every reason to suppose that his character was
strengthened and supported by religious influences, adding thereby
to his eminence among men.
It is much to be regretted, that we have neither portrait nor de-
scription of the person of General Denison ; and of his private worth,
we glean our knowledge chiefly from the funeral sermon preached by
his pastor.
" See what cause of lamentation is before us. ... . There are but
few men born into the world in any age, in whonr all these desirable
qualities are eminently met together. And none in these parts of the
world (if that be not too great a word to say) in whom so many or
more of such honorable endowments were joined tog-ether in such a
degree. The greater is our sorrow who are now met together to
solemnize the funeral of a person of so great worth enriched with so
many Excellencies which made him neither live undesired nor die mi-
lamented, nor go to his grave unobserved Is there not a Prince
and a great man fai'n this day in Israel, so in a sense, may it be said
here- a great man is fallen in our little Israel Concerning the
Gentleman whose Funeral obsequies were lately celebrated amongst
us, not to say more than is convenient to prevent emulation in them
'that are surviving. His Parts and Abilities were well known amongst
those with whom he lived and might justly place him among the first l
three having indeed many natural advantages above others for the
more easie attaining of skill in every science
" His military skill some years before his death advanced him to the
conduct and command of the whole, which he was able to have mana-
ged with great exactness, yet was he not inferior in other Sciences ;
and as a good souldier of Christ Jesus, he had attained to no small
confidence in his last conflicts with the King of Terrors ; being not
afraid to look Death in the face in cold blood, but with great com-
poscdness of mind received the last Summons. For though he was
followed with tormenting pain of the Stone or Strangury, that pursued
him to the last, he neither expressed impatienca under those grinding
pains nor want of confidence or comfort from his first seizure So
1869.] Major- General Daniel Denison. 335
having fought the good fight, run his race, and finished his course, he
quietly resigned up his spirit to God that gave it. Ilis last thoughts
and endeavours were for the good of the publick, as may be seen by
the Irenicon now lately found amongst his papers, which it is thought
would be too much ingratitude to withhold from the view of all any
longer."
That his funeral obsequies were conducted in a manner worthy of
his distinguished rank, and of the high estimation in which he was
held, may be judged from the following, copied from the Massachusetts
Archives : —
" Whereas it hath pleased the Lord in his Sovereign Providence to
take away our Honored Daniel Denison Esq. and in regard to his long
continuance a Major General, it occasioned a very considerable charge
at his funeral and the annual income of his family being but small the
Magistrates judge meet that the Treasurer allow to his widdow the
full of this year's sallary, until May next, and also twenty pounds in
money to be pd the sa widdow in pay' of her sd funeral charges.
The magistrates have past this their brethren the Deputys hereto
consenting. Edward Rawson, See' v.
Oct. 18, 16S2.
The Deputys consent not hereto.
William Torrey, Clerk.
Mrs. Denison survived her husband eight years, her death occurring
Feb. 8, 1690. Of her life and character we know nothing with cer-
tainty. They had two children, John and Elizabeth. John married
Martha, daughter of Deputy Governor Symonds, and had three chil-
dren; one of whom, John, graduated at Harvard College, was chosen
as colleague with Mr. Hubbard at Ipswich, and was much beloved by
his people. His life was short. John (senior) died Jai>. 9, 1671.
Elizabeth married Rev. John. Rogers, president of Harvard College.
Edward, one of the brothers of Gen. Denison, made Roxbury his
residence, and there married Eliza, daughter of Joseph Weld. As we
have seen, he was " disarmed" in 1637. He was representative in
1652, and '55. He had a large family, one of the sons, William, gradu-
ating at Harvard College in 1681. He died April 20, IOCS, and his
wife in 717.
George, the remaining brother, married, at Roxbury, Bridget Thom-
son, and had two children. His wife dying in 1643, he went to En-
gland, and served in Cromwell's army. Marrying again, he returned
to Roxbury, and was there made freeman in L648. Shortly afterwards
he removed to New-London, Conn., and much distinguished himself
in Philip's war, as an energetic and extremely capable commander.
He died Oct, 23, 1694. His widow died in 1712, aged 97. By his
second marriage he had eight children. MaDy of his descendants still
live in Connecticut.
For the will of Gen. Denison, see N. E. Hist, and Gen. Register,
vol. viii.
^Authorities referred to: — Felt's Hist, of Ipswich; Mass. Hist. Coll.; Mass. Ar-
chives; Palfrey's History of Nnij-Enrjland ; Barry's do. ; Hazards Hisior. Coll.;
Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Nttc-England Hist, and Genealogical Register; Ellin's Roibury
Records; Savage's Winthrop ; Whitman's Hist. Anc.and Hon. Art. Co.; Drake's
Hist, of Boston.
336 Prince's Subscribers, [July,
BRIEF' MEMOIRS AND NOTICES OF PRINCE'S SUBSCRIBERS.
[Communicated by William II. Whitmohe, A.M., of Boston, Mass.]
Continued from yol, xx. page 245.
Mr. Andrew Eliot.
Andrew Eliot, jun., Student at Harvard College.
Mr. Benjamin Eliot, Bookseller (for Six).
Mr. Samuel Eliot, Bookseller (for Twelve).
These Dames represent two distinct families of the name of Eliot,
the Andrews and Samuel being the descendants of Andrew E., of
Beverly, totally unconnected with the Rev. John Eliot ; while Benja-
min was grand-nephew of the " apostle to the Indians." We will
give the genealogy of the latter first.
Jacob1 Eiiot, brother of Rev. John, had sons Jacob* and Asaph8 (of
whom Asaph had an only son John,3 b. 1G83).
Jacob2 Eliot, jr., captain and deacon, m. widow Mary Willcock,
and d. 17 Aug., 1693, aged 61. His widow d. 9 Dec, 1707, in her
75th year. Savage gives his children with one notable exception :
Benjamin. A division of the estate of Jacob was made 5 June, 1701,
and was between the following heirs: the widow Mary; the four
children of Joseph3 Eliot, deceased, oldest son of Jacob ; the sons
Jacob3 Eliot (manner), and Benjamin* Eliot (bookseller) ; and the
daughters Mary,3 wife of Elizur Hoiyoke, and Abigail3 Davis.
Of these three sons, it seems that Jacob3 the mariner made his will
14 July. 1698, proved 26 April, 1713, leaving all his estate to his bro-
ther " Benjamin Eliot, bookbinder. " He d. unmarried, evidently.
Joseph3 Eliot, who d. before his father, m. Silence . They had
four children, but one had died before the settlement of his estate, 10
May, 1726, winch mentions children John Eliot (stationer), Jacob
Eliot, gentleman, and Mary Eliot, singlewoman. The will of Mrs.
Silence Eliot, mentions children John and Jacob, and Mary; wife of
Jonathan Willis.
The Boston records furnish the following : Joseph3 and Silence
Eliot had :
Mary,4 b. 23 July, 16S9 ; m. Jonathan Willis.
John,4 b. 17 March, 1692, deacon and bookseller.
Joseph,4 b. 1 May, 1698 ; d. unmarried, 8 Nov., 1717.
Jacob,4 b. 14 Sept,, 1700; d. unmarried.
no died 14 Nov., 1700, aged 38, and his widow died 8 June, 1744,
aged 78.
Benjamin3 Eliot, the Subscriber, was a noted bookseller of Boston.
He m. first, Susanna , and had :
Abigail, b. 7 Feb., 1713; d. 13 May, 1714.
Susanna, b. 5 Jane, 1715 ; d. 1 Nov., 1721.
nis wife died 8 June, 1715, aged 29, and he m. second, Elizabeth
Jeffries, widow of Charles Shepreeve, 14 Feb., 1722. He d. s. p.,
clearly, 9 Nov., 1741, aged 76, and his will leaves his property chiefly
to the grand-children of his sister Abigail Davis, viz., Abigail, Wil-
liam, Mary, Ann, Samuel, and Benjamin Lowder. His wife, Elizabeth,
1869.]
Prince s Subscribers.
337
who d. 25 July, 1*137, made her will 16 July, 1737, by his consent
leaving her estate to her relatives. It mentions her former husband,
Charles Shepreeve, her son David S., and his wife Ann, her son-in-law
Ebenezer Holmes, and her nieces Ann and Sarah Jaffrey, daughters of
George Jaffrey. She also mentions the Lowders. The Jailrey con-
nection is explained by the pedigree in vol. xv. p. 14.
Fourth Generation.
The only grandson of Jacob2 Eliot, who carried on
He
Dca. John4 Eliot of Boston, bookseller.
had :
William/ b. 7 April, 1721 ; d. 13 Oct., 1721.
Rebecca/ b. 22 Aug., 1722.
Mary/ b. 14 Feb., 1723-4.
b. 25 Oct., 1725.
b. 9 March, 1727.
b. 1 Feb., 1730.
b. 5 Feb., 1732-3.
b. 2 Oct., 1735.
6 Sept., 1755, aged 60 years, and he
the line, was
m. Sarah Holyoke, and
Sarah/
Joseph/
Silence/
John/
Hannah/
His wife" d.
Ml.
— , who d. 26 Nov., 1761, aged 46. He d. 14 Nov..
We will here leave this family of Eliots.
second, Mary
177S, aa. 79.
The other family of a similar name should perhaps be distinguished
by the spelling which we have used. This family, though first estab-
lished in Essex county, has been for more than a century resident in
Boston, and has furnished many prominent citizens to it.
1. Andrew1 Elliot of Beverly, was representative 1690-2, and was
one of the jurors on the witch trials. We feel sure that he was the
" cordwainer/' Andrew Elliot, Sen., of Beverly, whose will is dated
26 Feb., 1703-4. (Essex Wills, viii. 95.) He mentions relatives as
follows: — His wife Mary " for the love, care and faithfulness which,
she has always manifested for and towards mee for forty years past
and more."
I. Son William, his present wife Mary, and children Andrew, Wil-
liam, John, Judith. Mary, Emma and Elizabeth.
Son Andrew (deceased), and his children Andrew, Samuel.
Mercy and Grace.
Dau. Mary Woodbury, relict of Nicholas W., dee'd, and her
ii.
in.
daughter Judith.
iv. Dau. Emma Blower and her son Andrew Woodbury, and
v. Gr. ch. Joanna and Andrew Woodbury, children of his son-in-
law Andrew Woodbury dee'd.
We may sum up his family as being :
(2) i. Andrew,2 said to have been born at East Coker in Somer-
setshire, 1651.
(3) rr. William.2
in. Mary,2 m. Nicholas Woodbury.
iv. Emma/ m. 1st, Andrew Woodbury ; 2d, Blower.
2. Andrew2 Elliot, jr., m. Mercy Shattuck, 9 Dec, 1680. and had :
Mercy/ b. — —,1681.
(4) Andrew/ b. 11 Sept., 1G83.
Yol. XXIII. 29*
33 S Prince's Subscribers. [July,
Samuel,3 b. 11 Feb., 1686.
Grace.3
lie was drowned 12 Sept., 1688, and bis widow m. - — Trask, be-
fore 1700. (Essex Wills, vii. 209.)
3. William2 Elliot of Beverly had Andrew,3 William/ John,*
Judith,3 Mary,3 Emma3 and Elizabeth.3
Third Generation.
4. Andrew3 Elliot, third of the name, was of Boston, and ni. Ruth
Symonds of Beverly, by whom he had :
Andrew,4 b. 19 Nov., 1706 ; d, 23 Nov., 1713.
He m. 2d, Mary Herrick in 1707, and had :
Ruth,4 b. 29 Sept., 1708 ; d. 7 Jan., 1710.
Ruth,4 b. 20 Sept., 1711 ; m. Nathaniel Thayer ; d. 1746.
(5) Samuel,4 b. 27 Sept., 1713.
Mercy,4 b. 25 Aug., 1716 ; d. S Jan., 1718.
(6) Andrew,4b. 21 Dec., 1718.
He was undoubtedly one of the Subscribers, Andrew jr. and Sam-
uel his sons being two others. He d. 21 March, 1749, aged 60. His
widow d. 26 Sept., 1760, aged 85.
Fourth Generation.
5. Samuel4 Elliot, the Subscriber, was a bookseller at Boston, and
in. Elizabeth Marshall, from the West Indies, 28 May, 1736. Their
children were :
Elizabeth,9 b. 28 Feb., 1736-7 ; d. 4 Jan., 1111.
(7) Samuel,5 b. 25 Aug., 1739.
Ruth/ b. 29 March, 1741 ; m. 15 June, 1167, Jeremy
Belknap.
Andrew,* b. 25 May, 1743 ; d. 10 Sept., 1747.
Sarah,* b. 17 Jan., 1744-5 ; d. 16 March, 17U.
He d. 9 May, 1745, aged 32. His widow d. 26 Aug., 1767.
6. Andrew4 Elliot, jr., the Subscriber, H. C. 1737, was the well-
known minister of the New North Church in Boston. He m. 5 Oct.,
1742, Elizabeth, dau. of Josiah and Elizabeth (Sexton) Langdon, and
had : I
Andrew,* b. 11 Jan., 1743, minister at Fairfield, Conn. He m.
Mary Pynchon, and had Andrew, minister at ISqw I
Milford. 4
Josiah,* b. 11 Jan., 1745, went to Georgia.
Elizabeth,* b. 4 May, 1717 ; d.*31 Dec, 1780.
Samuel,6 b. 17 June, 1748, a merchant of Boston. He m. Eliza-
beth Greenlcaf, 7 May, 1771, and had five children.
Ruth,* b. 2 Oct., 1719; m. Capt. Thomas Knox.
Mary,* b. 24 Jan., 1750-1 ; m. Capt. Nathaniel Goodwin.
John/ b. 31 May, 1754, minister at Boston. He m. Anna
Tread well, and had Andrew, John, Anna. George,
Elizabeth and Mary. He was the author of the Bio-
• graphical Dictionary, &c. : he d. 14 Feb., 1813.
Sarah,' b. 3 Nov., 1755 ; m. Joseph Squire.
Susanna/ b. 25 Feb., 1759 \ m. Dr. David Hull.
1869.] Prince's Subscribers. 339
Ephraim/ b. 29 Dec, 1161, H. C. 1780, an apothecary at Boston ;
m. Elizabeth Fleet, 6 Dec., 1789.'
Anna,6 b. 27 April, 1785; m. Capt. Melzar Joy.
He died 13 Sept., 1778, aged 60.
7. Samuel5 Eliot, of Boston, was a distinguished merchant, presi-
dent of the Massachusetts Bank, &c. He was a liberal benefactor to
Harvard College, in which he founded a Professorship of Greek Litera-
ture. He m. first, Elizabeth Barrell, , 1765, and had :
Elizabeth,6 b. , 1767 ; d. ; 1767.
Charles,* b. ; d. young.
Frances/ b. 16 Jan., 1776, at Haverhill; m. Joseph Bray from
England, 7 Jan., 1806, and d. in 1820, leaving one
dau., Mary-Elizabeth, who m. Henry Gossler of Ham-
burg, Sept., 1829, and has issue.
His wife d. in 1783, and he m. second, Catherine Atkins of Newbury,
May, 1786, and had:
Mary-Harrison/ b. 15 May, 1788 ; m. Edmund Dwight, 19 April,
1809, and had six children.
Elizabeth/ b. 2 March, 1790 ; m. Benjamin Guild, March,
1817, and had five children.
Charles/ b. 8 Nov,, 1791 ; d. num., 28 Sept., 1813.
Catherine/ b. 7 Sept., 1793; m. Andrews Norton, 15 May,
1821, and had five children.
(8) William-Havard/ b. 12 Dec, 1795.
(9) Samuel- Atkins/ b. 5 March, 1798.
Anna/ b. 23 Sept., 1800 ; m. George Ticknor, 18 Sept., 1821.
Samuel Eliot d. IS Jan., 1S20.
8. William-Havard5 Eliot, m. 30 Nov., 1820, Margaret-Boies, dau.
of Alden Bradford, who was b. 28 May, 1796. They had three child-
ren, viz. :
I. Samuel/ b. 22 Dec, 1S21 ; m. Emily-Marshall, dau. of William-
Foster Otis, 7 June, 1853 (b. 13 March, 1832), and
bad :
William-Samuel/ b. 16 March, 1854.
Emily-Marshall/ b. 14 Feb., 1857.
George Otis, b. 2 Sept., 1S61 ; d. 11 March, 1864.
n. V illiarn-Prescott,7 b. 2 July, 1826 ; m. Eleanor, dau. of Harvey
Chapio, 17 Aug., 1855, and had :
Amory/ b. 26 May, 1856.
George/ b. 8 Dec, 1865.
in. Margaret-Bradford/ b, 25 Dec, 1830.
William-H. Eliot was active in developing the musical tastes and
resources of Boston. He built the Tremont House, then far in ad-
vance of hotels here or abroad, and in other ways showed a strong
public spirit. He was a representative, and at the moment of his un-
timely death, 1 Dec, 1831, was a candidate for the Mayoralty, which
he would undoubtedly have received. His widow d. 31 Oct., 1864.
9. Samuel-Atkins* Eliot, m. 13 June, 1826, Mary, dau. of Theodore
Lyman (who was b. 9 Oct., 1802), and had five children, viz. :
I. Mary-Lyman/ b. 10 March, 1827 ; m. Charles-Eiiot Guild,
22 Nov., 1S54.
n. Frances/ b. 27 Sept., 1829 ; d. 4 June, 1332.
340
The Harleian Society.
[July,
m. Elizabeth-Lyman,7 b. 8 Dec, 1831 ; m. Stephen H. Billiard, 2S
May, 1859.
iv. Charles-William/ b. 20 March, 1834 ; m. Ellen-Derby, dau. of
Rev. Ephraim Peabodv, 21 Oct., 1758, and
had:
Charles,8
Francis,8
1861.
Samuel- A.
Robert-P.,
b. 1 Nov., 1859. -
b. 18 May, 1861 ; d. 9 Oct.,
v. Francis- Anna/
b. 21 Aug., 1862.
,8 b. 8 July, 1866 ;d. 14 Dec,
1867. His wife d. 13 March, 1869.
b. 22 May, 1838 ; m. Rev. Henry- W. Foote,
9 July, 1S63.
Hon. Samuel-A. Eliot was treasurer of Harvard College, 1842-53;
Mayor of Boston, 1837-9 ; State Senator and Representative in Con-
gress, 1850-1. He d. 29 Jan., 1S62. His son, Charles-William, has
recently been elected President of Harvard College, and his nephew,
Samuel, has been President of Trinity College, Hartford.
THE HARLEIAN SOCIETY.
The readers of the Register will be glad to learn that a society has
lately been organized at London, England, under the above name, for
the publication of inedited manuscripts relating to Genealogy, Family
History and Heraldry. The following extracts from the rules or con-
stitution of the society, show its design and terms of membership :
" Original Members shall be those who signify to the Honorary
Secretary, before the first of August, 1869, their desire to join the
society. After that date, candidates will be proposed and balloted
for at the Council Meeting next ensuing their application. One black
ball in ten to exclude. "
"The Annual Subscription shall be One Guinea, paid in advance,
and due on the first day of January in each year ; and Members elected
after the first of August, 1S69, shall pay an Entr nee Fee of 10s. 6d.
in addition to the first Annual Subscription."
" The funds raised by the society shall be expended in publishing, in
a neat and portable form, such works as are selected by the Council.77
" One volume at least shall be supplied to the members every year.77
About fifty members have already been obtained, including among
them some of the first antiquaries in England.
The Honorary Secretary is George J. Armitage, Esq., F.S.A., and
the Honorary Treasurer is Joseph Jackson Howard, Esq., LL.D.,
F.S.A. The other members of the Council are : The Rev. C. J. Rob-
inson, M.A. ; Wentworth Sturgeon, Esq. ; Robert Davies, Esq.,
F.S.A. ; W. Amhurst Tysson Amhurst, Esq.; George W. Marshall,
Esq. ; Granville Levison Gower, Esq. ; the Rev. Samuel Hayman,
M.A. ; Col, Joseph L. Chester; John Davidson, Esq., and John
MacLean, Esq., F.S.A.
It will be seen that those who join before the first of next August
save half a guinea. j, w. n.
1869.]
Connecticut Colonial Documents.
341
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE COLONIAL HISTORY OP
CONNECTICUT— WITH NOTES.
[Communicated by Mr. Harhy H. Edes, of Charlestown, Mass.]
VIII.
Letter from Secretary Allyn to Rev. Increase Mather, on HI3
RETURN FROM ENGLAND.
A coppy. *
Hartford June 2d 1692
Reuerend Sr I heartily congratulate your safe return* to your fama-
ly Sc church of x' wth you after so long absence from them & I pray
God to bless yon & them & make you blessings each to other haueiog
bo good an opportunity I make bold to request you would be pleased
to send me up the opinion of those HonbIe Genua learned in the law
1 In the hand -writing of Secretary Allyn.
2 In April, 1688, Dr. Mather was sent to England for the purpose of laying the grievances
of the Massachusetts, occasioned by the tyrannical rale of Sir Edmund Andros, before the
King, and to endeavor to obtain redress.
By reason of a circumstance which we shall presently mention, Dr. Mather, probably
thinking; " prudence the better part of valor," left Boston in disguise and under cover of
the night.
Da 1683, a gentleman in Amsterdam (Mr. Gouge) had received from Boston a letter signed
with the initials" I. M.," containing some sharp criticism upon the English ministry, and
eulogizing Lord Shaftesbury and ethers then out of favor at court. A copy of this letter
was by some means brought to the notice of Sir Lionel Jenkins, Secretary of State, who
sent it to New-England.
From the initials the authorship of the letter was ascribed to Dr. Mather, but in a letter
to Joseph Dudley, dated Nov. 10, 1684, Mather expressly denies having written it and pro-
nounces the letter a forgery committed by Barnard, brother of Edward Randolph.
Thinking the charge of forgery had been preferred against him, Edward Randolph sued
Dr. Mather for defamation, but the jury gave the case to Dr. Mather and charged Randolph
with the costs of court.
Nothing daunted by his failure, and having the support and sympathy of the government,
which was determined, if possible, to prevent the departure of Mather for England, Ran-
dolph " kept the suit alive," and further attempts being made to arrest Dr. Mather, he left
his house which was situated at the " North End " of the town, and repaired to that of Col.
Phillips, in Charlestown. From Charlestown he was conveyed t< Winnisimmetand thence,
in a small boat, down the harbor, where he was taken on board the ship " Praeiidcnt,"
which had been searched before leaving her moorings in Boston, in the expectation of se-
curing the wary parson, who had previously arranged to bo taken on board in the bay.
He reached England, May 6th, and, after a useful mission of four years, March 29, 1692,
set sail for Boston on his return home. He arrived May 14th, bringing with him the new
governor of his own nominating— Sir William Phips.
A more particular account of the forged letter above mentioned, may be read in Palfrey's
History of New-England, vol. hi. .556-8, where the historian's opinion respecting its author-
ship is recorded. '
3 These gentlemen were Edward Ward, J. Somers and George Trcby, whose " opinion "
was upon the following " Query, Whether the charter belonging to Connecticut, in New-
England, is, by means of their involuntary submission to Sir Edmund Andros's govern-
ment, void in law, so as that the King may send a governor to them, contrary to their char-
ter privileges, when there has beenno judgment entered against their charter, nor any
surrender thereof upon record .? "
The opinion of Edward Ward, which was concurred in by Somers and Treby , was as follows :
"I am of opinion, that such submission, as is put, in this case, doth not invalidate the
charter, or any of the powers therein, which were granted under the great seal ; and that
the charter not being surrendered under tiie common seal, and that surrender duly enrolled
of record, nor any judgment of record entered against it, the same remains good and valid
in law; and the said corporation may lawfully execute the powers and privileges thereby'
granted, notwithstanding such submission and appointment of a governor as aforesaid."
See Trumbull's History of Connecticut, 407.
342 Connecticut Colonial Documents. [July,
that gaue their opinion concerning the validity of oT charter which
you sayd in your letter to the Governor you would bring over with
you, and the Gent11 desire you would send it to me. Since the Gov-
ernors receipt of your letters The Govr. & Councill sent severall Letters
to your selfe whether they came safe to your hands I know not. If
you please to giue us any aduise how or affayres stand in en gland &
what recentments the court there haue of our standing it will be very
acceptable I have now to ad but return of hearty thankes for all the
Good sendees }rou haue don this colony as well as your owne &
desire the Lord to reward you for all your labour of loue to his
poore people which is all at prsent needfull from your
humble servant
John Allyn.
Or Govrl desired me to present his respects to you.
whoe heartily congratulates your safe return
to those parts wth thankes for your paines
taken in or behalfe.
For the Reuerend Mr Increase Mather *
pastor of a church of xl in Boston
at his house d d
(filed) A copy of a letter from the Gen11 iS92
Court to his excel Sr Wm phips May 20
& of one from me to Mr Mather June 92
Counecticutt.3
IX.
Decision of the Pkivy Council in the matter of the Liveen Legacy.
At the Court at S' James's [Note 6.]
the Vh: day of January. 1103.
Present
The Queens4 most Excellent Majestic
His Royall Highness Prince \ Earl of Bradford.
George of Denmarke J Lord Ferrars.
Lord Keeper. Lord Pawlett.
Lord Arch Bp. of Yorke. Lord Dartmouth.
Lord Treasurer. Lord Gernsey.
Lord President. Lord Granville.
Lord Privy Seal. Lord Coningesby.
Duke of Somersett. Mr. Boyle.
Duke of Marlborough. Mr. Secretary Hedges.
Lord Charnberlame. , Lord Chief Justice Holt.
Earl of Stamford. Master of the Roils.
Earl of Nottingham. Lord Chief Justice Trevor.
Earl of Northampton. Mr. Vernon.
Earl of Radnor. Mr. Smith.
Earl of Romney. Mr. How.
Earl of Scarborough.
i Col. Robert Treat.
2- For a memoir of Dr. Mather, ride "NT. E. Hist. & Gen. Rt-gistf.r, vol, ii. 0.
3 This letter and that printed on page 17o of the last number of the Register arc writ-
ten upon the *amc sheet — a face which accounts for the rlliug of the paper.
4 Queen Anne.
1869.] • Connecticut Colonial Documents. 343
Upon reading this day at the Board a report from the Lords of the
Committee for hearing Appeals from the Plantations upon the Petition
and Appeal of Nicholas llallam from a Sentence given in' the Court
of Assistants, in the Colony of Connecticut! in New England the 6th of
October. 1693. in a Cause wherein the appellant and his Brother John
llallam Since Deceased were Plaintiffs, and Fitz John YVinthrop and
Edward Palmes Esq", were Defendants relating to the Last Will and
Testament of John Liveen of New London in the Said Colony de-
ceased, upon which Appeal the Committee have heard the partys con-
cerned with their Councill Learned ; Her Majestic with the advice of
her Privy Councill approveing the Said report is pleased to affirm the
Said Sentence given in the Said Court of Assistants in the said Colo-
ny of Connecticut! the Sixth of October. 1098. in the Petitioners Said
Case, and according to her majesties Pleasure herein the Said Sen-
tence is hereby finally ratified and Confirmed. Whereof the Governor,
and Magistrates other Majesties Said Colony of Conneeticutt in New
England, and all others whom it may concern are to take Notice and
to Govern themselues herein Accordingly.
John Povey.
A true Copie
Test Eleazar Kimberly Secry. [Note 7.]
(filed) Court of S\ James.
Present
The Queen &c.
Appeal,
llallam &c.
vs.
Winthrop
1703.
Note 6.
This document relates to the famous " Liveen Legacy," devised to •
the ministry of New-London by John Liveen, and below we give a
short account of the controversy concerning it which followed upon
the decease of Mrs. Liveen,1 for which we are chiefly indebted to the
valuable History of New-London.
John Liveen was an Englishman by birth, but when quite young
was carried to the island of Barbadoes, where, in due season, he mar-
ried Alice llallam, the widow of a trader of the island, who possessed
an estate of about £200, which, with the business facilities of her hus-
band, passed into the hands of Mr. Liveen.
By her former husband, Mrs. Liveen had two sons, John and Nicho-
las, who were brought to New-London in 1676, when Mr. Liveen and
his wife removed thither, at which time they were respectively 15 and
12 years of age.
October 19, 16S9, Mr. Liveen died at New-London, and by his will,
which he executed the day of his death, bequeathed nearly the whole of
his estate, amounting to some £2,000, " to the ministry of Ncw-Lon-
: In a petition of John ami Nicholas Halhm to tlic Kin?, dated in Anrrust, 1^9S (for
which se« Hinnum's Antiquities of Conn., pp. 2(53-6), Mrs. Liveen is called " OHvc Liveen,"
and also in an order in Council respecting the Liveeu controversy, dated at Kensington,
December 5, 170O.
344: Connecticut Colonial Documents. [July,
don ;" his wife having the use of one third of the property during her
lifetime.
The will was proved at a special court held in New-London, over
which Governor Treat presided, hat the authority of the court being
challenged on the ground of Andros's having annulled the charter
governments, the will was kept back until the charter was resumed in
1690, when, in the month of October, Mrs. Liveen petitioned the gen-
eral court " to devise measures for the speedy probate of the will and
the settlement of the estate."
In 1698 Mrs. Liveen died, leaving, by will, the whole estate, then in
the hands of Mr. Liveen's executors, to her two sons. This of course
was inconsistent with the disposition of the property made by the will
of her deceased husband, but the sons, who by the will of Liveen had
been cut off with small legacies, determined to contest the former will,
and steps in that direction were immediately taken. The case was
tried before a special court which sat at New-London in 1698 and '99.
The court pronounced the will valid, but an appeal was taken and the
case carried up to the court of assistants, at Hartford, where the de-
cision of the lower court was sustained.
About this time John Hallam, the eldest of the brothers, died, at
Stonington,1 but the surviving brother, whose ardor waxed warmer
as new obstacles presented themselves, determined to carry his case
to England and appeal to the throne, and lost no time in fulfilling his
intention. There the case was argued, and after many and long delays
the decision of the colonial courts was confirmed. a
It is stated in the History of New-London,3 that " the case was
heard in June or July, IT 04," which seems to us to be erroneous, since
the text shows that the decision was rendered at a court which sat at
" St. James's, the 7th day of January, 1703."
Nicholas Hallam married Sarah, daughter of Alexander Pygan, July
8, 1686, and by her had three children. Mrs. Hallam died in 1700,
and in the following year, during his sojourn in England for the pur-
pose of contesting the will of Mr. Liveen, he married Elizabeth
Meades nee Gulliver, by whom also he had three children. He died
September 18, 1714, at the age of 49.
Note 7.
Eleazer Kiuberly, of Wethersfield, where he was a schoolmaster,
and Glastenbury, which he represented in the general court, was a
son of Thorn is Kimberly, of Dorchester, who, in 1639. with wife Alice,
removed to New-IIaven, where Eleazer was bapt. Nov. 17th, of this
year ; it is claimed that he was the first male child born in New-Haven
colony.
In 1667 he became a freeman ; he was chosen commissioner for
Glastenbury in May, 1693, and in May, 1698, received the appointment
of justice f»r the county of Hartford. In May, 1696, he was chosen
to succeed the veteran secretary of the colony, John Allyn, in the
duties of that office, and in the following October was appointed., with
John Allyn and Major James Fitch, to revise the laws of the colony.
1 November 20, 1700.
2 Sever il documents relating to tlxis case may be seen in Hinman's Antiquities of Conn.
pp. 27-5, 286, 2j6, 30 i.
3 Vide page 226.
1869.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 345"
lie was town clerk of Glastenbury from 1092 to 1708 ; he was one
of the best penmen of his age, as the town and colony records attest.
The text is all in his autograph, and one of the finest original docu-
ments, as regards mechanical execution, which has ever fallen under
our notice.
Mr. Kirnberly held the office of secretary till his death, which took
place Dec. 3, 1709. He left an estate of £356 to son Thomas and four
daughters. — Conn. Col. Records — Glastenbury Centennial — Hinman's
First Puritan Settlers — Savage's Genealogical Diet.
X.
Griswold versus Webb.
Whereas it apears that Thomas Griswold senir [Note 3] is becom
bound for for Henry Web in the sum of ten pounds currant Mony and
the said Henry Web not being a person possesed of any Reail Estat
according to law whearby the said Thomas Griswonld may bee undam-
nified upon the account of his bound for Henry Web.
To either Constuble of weathersfeild greting this is fhearfor In her
Majesties to will and Require you forthwith on the sight hearof to
Atach and secure of the estate of the sd Henry Web to the vallue of
ten pounds whith Just charges according to law if hee May be found
in your pressinks and for want of estate his person for the better
security of the sd thomas Griswold on the account, of a bound given
on the behalf of Henry Web for his apearance at the Adjourned County
court to answer the sd Tho Griswonld at the adjourned Court in Hart-
ford on the first thusday of Nouember next to this case that the sd
Thomas Griswonld may not be damnified he the sd Thomas Griswonld
haueing giuen bound suftisent prosecute his case to efect and pay Just
damges in case he make not his plea good hearof fail not as you will
answear the contrary at the perril of the law prouied in such casses.
James Treat, Justice.
weathersfeild: October: 13: 1705.
[Endorsed]
I Caleb Stanly Junr. of Hartford do hereby acknowledge my Self
bound to the Treasury of the County of Hartford in the Sum of Tenn
pounds, for the appearance of the within named Henry Webb, at the
Court within mentioned.
Witness my hand hereto Sett, October 13th. 1705.
Caleb Stanly, Junr.
October 13th: 1705 I sesed Henry Weeb
and broug Sad Webb to Hartford In order to
put him to Gale and M* Caleb Stanly jr become
bound for his apperance to ye agorn8 Cort
with In mensoned Atest R. Tirrel Constable
(filed) Origenall Writt1
Thomas Griswold
Contra Henry Webb
November . 1705
1 The warrant is in Treat's handwriting; the bond and filing in Stanley's, and the return
in Tirrei's.
Vol. XXIII. 30
346 Connecticut Colonial Documents. [July,
Note 8.
Thomas Griswold, the son of George and Mary (Holcomb) Griswold,
of Windsor, was born Sept. 29, 1G58. lie was a grandson of Edward
Griswold, an early settler of Windsor, and married, August 11, 1GS1,
Hester, daughter of Job and Mary (Wolcot) Drake, and granddaugh-
ter of Hon. Henry Wolcot of the same place.
Lieut. James Treat was of Wethersfield, and represented the town
in the general court in 1612 and following years. He was the young-
est son of Richard Treat of the same town, made a freeman in 1657,
and married, Jan. 26, 1664-5, Rebecca, daughter of John Lattirner.
For many years he was a justice for the county of Hartford, and
commissioner for Wethersfield. In May, 1695, he was appointed one
of a committee to settle the bounds of Wethersfield and Glastonbury,
" on the east side of the great river at Nabuek ;" and in 1696 and '97
was a member of the governor's council. He died Feb. 12, 1108-9,
leaving an estate of £1235.
Caleb Stanley, Jr. was born Sept. 6, 1674, and at the session of the
assembly held in May, 3.700, received the appointment of surveyor
for the county of Hartford. His father was a man of much note, and
held the office of secretary of the colony from 1709 till 1712 — a period
of three years. Both father and son took an active part in the public
affairs of Connecticut.
Of Henry Webb we have no positive information, but suppose him
to have been a son of John Webb, of Northampton, and if so, born
Nov. 27, 1668.
The '* Constable" was probably Roger Tirrel, who died April 17,
1722, a 'son of Roger Tirrel, of Milford. — Hist, of An. Windsor — Col.
Records — Savage's Genealog. Diet.
XL
Letter from the Lords of Trade.
Duplicate.
Gentlemen, Whitehall, July the 13th. 1703.
We send you here inclosed an Additional Instruction [Note 9]
from Her Majesty, in pursuance of several Acts pass'd here, "relating
to Trade and Navigation; And you are to take care and gire the
necessary Directions that the true Intent and Meaning of the said
Instruction be punctually and duly comply'd with in Her Majesty's
Colony of Connecticut under your Government. So we bid yon
heartily Farewel.
Your very Loving Friends.
Herbert
Ph Meadows.
J. Pulteney
Govr. and Compa. of Connecticut. Cha: Turner.
(filed) July. 13. 1708
From yc Lords of Trade. Duplic.
including
Her Majties Additionall Instructio.
July. 3. 1703.
Connecticut!;. bottom of file
July. 7. 1709
i
1869.]
Connecticut Colonial Documents,
34?
Note 9.
By the courtesy of Mr. Charles J, Hoadly, of Hartford, we learn
that this " Instruction " was relative to the enforcement of a clause in
an act of Parliament (3 and 4 Anna?, Cap. 5, sec. xii.), and also that
the acts, 3 and 4 Anna?, Cap. 10, 5 Anna?, Cap. 8, artic. iv., v., vi.,
6 Anna>, Cap. 30, G Anna?, Cap. 37, be strictly and duly observed.
The same gentleman informs us that the original of this letter is in
the archives of the State of Connecticut, but although that from which
we copy is marked " Duplicate/' as seen above, it is nevertheless an
original paper, since all the signatures are all autographs. The docu-
ment is as fresh in appearance, both as regards ink and paper, as
though written but yesterday, and in fine condition.
XII.
Letter psom the Commissioners of the Customs.
Whereas by a Clause in an Act of the 9th of the Queen1 Entituled an
Act for continuing Severall impositions & Duties upon Goods Im-
ported &c.a: & to Limit a Time for Prosecution upon certain Bonds
given by Merchts: &c'.*j all Plantation Bonds are to be void, as have
been Entred into at any Time or times before ye. 28th. March 1710. and
are now remaining in the hands of Any of her Mats. Officers in case
there shall be no Prosecution for Some Breach ornon Performance of
the respective Conditions thereof before the 28th, March 1713. or if upon
Prosecution, Judgement be not Obtained for her Majesty, before the
28th. March 1715. and having- given Directions to the Naval Officers
and Coll", to put all Such Bonds in Suit, as are remaining in their
hands wch. are not discharged according to Law.
We desire that You will be pleased to give directions to Your De-
putys the Naval Officers for the better putting the said Law in Execu-
tion, and be Assisting with Your Authority Therein.
We are Your very Humble Servants
Custom ho London
13 Novem. 1712 Ex. J. Stanley
J. O.-Werden
J. Brtdoes
F. Gibbon
(Superscribed)
For Her Majesties Especial Service
To
The Honblc: Coll0: Saltonstall Her Majesties
Capt: Gen'1: and Governor in Cheif of Her
Majto: Colony of Connecticut in New-England
in America, Or to the Command": in
Cheif of the said Colony tor the time
being.
In
Connecticut
(filed)
Nov: 13: 1712
From Comss" of ye Customs.
Connecticut.
1 Queen Anne.
348
Notes and Queries.
[July,
NOTES AND QUERIES.
Axx Siooxer. — Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary, gives " Thomas Spooner,
Salem, 1637, freeman Slass., 1638, probably had wife Ann, as her name stands
among early church members ; was of Wenham, 1657 ; by second wife. Elizabeth,
had Hannah, who married John Ruck, and probably others." Was Ann wife of
Thomas?
Referring to Savage, we learn of Ruck, that " John, Salem, son of Thomas, of
the same, born in England, married Hannah, daughter of Thomas Spooner of the
game; had baptized there Elizabeth and Hannah, 18 May, 1655, * * *." Jt' those
children were twins, the marriage of Ruck must have been not later than July.
165-1 ; had Hannah, the wife, been but 16 at the time of her marriage, her birth
was in 1633 : — the reasonable probability is that she was older, and it is quite as
probable that the children named were not twins. Should these suggested proba-
bilities be resolved to facts, then the birth of Hannah must have been from two to
four, or even more, years prior to 1638.
Felt, in his Annals of Salem, gives 1638, as the year that Thomas Spooncr and
Amy [Ann] were admitted to the church. We see no more of Ann ; but here we
have her certainly living within the earliest possible year that Thomas could have
married Elizabeth.
On what authority could Savage have determined that " Thomas S. probably had
wife Ann ; " and positively name Elizabeth as his second wife? Who was Ann
Spooner ?
In the reprint of Mourt's Relation, edited by H. M. Dexter, D.D., wehave"JoAn
Carver, 9-19 Dec, 1616, witness at the marriage of John Spooner " — Leyden, Mr.
Dexter writes me that the original entry on Leyden Records, stands thus: —
" 9 Dec, 1616 — Jan Spoenaert, lintier, nit Engelant, ivedr. van Sussanna Benijt,
verger, van Samuel Lee, met Anna Peck, jd. nit Engelant, verges, met Lisbeih
Spordens, haer beckende." His translation is as follows :
" 9 Dec, 1616. _ John Spooner, linen-worker from England, widower of Susanna
Bennet, accompanied by Samuel Lee, with Anna Peck, young woman from Eng-
land, accompanied by Elizabeth Spalding [?] her acquaintance."
Ann was in Leyden as late as 22 Jan., 1630. On that date she was " witness
at the marriage of Henry Parkgus and Margaret Woodwek,"
Was not Ann of Salem, widow of John of Leyden ; and Thomas of Salem, son of
John* probably by his first wife Susanna Bennet? And, again, is it not probable
that William S., who was at Plymouth 1637, and who named his first child John,
was a brother of Thomas of Salem. The articles indenturing William, bearing
date 1637, while not conclusive, would indicate that he had not then attained
his majority. Do not these facts point to John and Anna (Peek) Spooner, as the
par ruts of William of Plymouth ? t. s.
Nathaniel Clark— of Harwich, Mass., went to Lyme, Conn., about 1725. Did
he leave any children there? if so, what were their names? c.
"Walled Lakes. — In the January number of the Register, 1868, there is a
notice of the so-called walled lakes of Iowa.
These " walls " are often supposed to be artificial constructions, but geologists
believe them to have been caused by the action of ice.
The writer has seen many of them in Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minne-
sota, in fact most of the innumerable small lakes in the "north-west," have part
of their shores thus protected. Lake Winnebago, in Wisconsin, has a wall of this
kind, extending for many miles along its western shore. In the geological report of
Capt. Cram, Lr. S. A., on this State, may be ibund an explanation of these pheno-
mena, c.
"William Pullen.— If William Pullen who was born at Shobrook, 6 miles from
Exeter in England, and came into these parts about 30 or 10 years ago, is yet alive,
and will come to William Wesson of liopkinton in New JEngland, he may hear of
an estate in land worth Fiue hundred pounds sterling per annum, left him by one
Mr. Pullen of Tborverton, near Exeter, and there is no heir found to enjoy it. —
Boston Evening Post, June 11th, 1753.
1869.] Notes and Queries, . 349
- Fort Dumpling. — The old circular fort on Canonicut-Island, Narraganset-Bay,
usually called Fort Dumpling — when was it built, and what was it first called ? c.
Whiton Family. — I have in my possession a copy of the Discourse delivered at
Hanover [Mass.] Dec. 1, 175(5, at the ordination of Samuel Baldwin, as Pastor of
the church there. By William Cook, A.M., Pastor of the East Church in Sudbury.
Boston : 1757. 8vo. pp. 27. Facing the title page and on the back of it are the
following memoranda : —
Thomas Whiton was Born December the 29, old Stile, 1718.
Lydia Whiton was Born December the 22, old Stile, 1719.
Our Son Thomas was Born June the 3, old Stile, 1743.
Our Daughter Lydia was Born May the 21, old Stile, 17-15.
Our Son Osias was Born July the 20, old Stile, 1746.
Our Daughter Lucy was Born January 27, old Stile, 1748.
Our Daughter Sarah was Born November the 16, old Stile, 1749.
Our Son James was Born July the 26, old Stile, 1751.
Our Son Eiias was Born February the 18, new Stile, 1753.
Our Son Asa was Born April the 2, new Stile, 1755.
Our Daughter J'risse was Born March the 14, new Stile, 1757.
Our Daughter Sele was Born June the 8. new Stile, 1759.
Our Son Caleb was Born August the 9, new Stile, 1761.
1763. Benjamen Whiten Died January 22, in the ninetyeth year of his age.
Barry, in his History of Hanover, page 125, gives the record of Thomas Whiton's
children, lie has Lydia. born May 22, instead oi^ the 21st, as above ; and Eli as, born
Feb. 8, instead of the 18th. Further, the birth of Thomas Whiton, the father, Mr.
Barry gives as Jan. 29, instead of Dec. 29. He m. Lydia Pratt, of Weymouth.
Benjamin Whiton. father of Thomas, and whose death is given above, ''in the
ninetyeth year of his age," was son of James, and grandson of James of Ring-
ham, one of the early settlers there. Benjamin was born May 21, 1693 ; in. Sarah,
daughter of Benjamin Tower, of Hingham, April 19, 1716. w. e. t.
Baldwin".— Nathaniel Baldwin was one of the first settlers of Milford, Conn.»
and afterwards of Fairfield, where he died in 1G5S. His youngest son, Samuel Bald"
win, settled at Guilford in 1675, where he died January 12, 1696, leaving his wife
Abigail and six children. His widow afterwards married John Wadhams, of
Wethersfield. — Can any reader of the Register furnish me with the full maiden
name of the wife of Samuel Baldwin, and any facts concerning her ancestors? A
grandson of hers, born in Guilford in 1730, was named Brewen Baldwin. I have
thought it probable that the wife of Samuel Baldwin, of Guilford, was the daughter
of John Baldwin. Sr.-, of Milford, by his second wile " Marie Brewen," who was
the daughter of Qbadiah Brewen, or Bruen, of New-London. John Baldwin, Sr.,.
of Milford, had a daughter Abigail ; and Mr. Savage states that she 4i was married
to a Baldwin." Where is the evidence to be found?
Byron A. Baldwin, Chicago, Iil3.
Mr. Samuel Bentley, who recently died at Corydon, England, at the age of
eighty-three, was a nephew of John Nichols, the author of l< Literary Anecdote3
of the Eighteenth Century," and elder brother of Richard Bentley, the publisher.
Formerly a printer in Bangor House, Shoe Lane, he attained a deserved celebrity
for the excellence with which mosc of the works coining from his press was pro-
duced. He was an accomplished scholar, and a lover of antiquarian lore. In con-
junction with the late Sir Harris Nichols and Mr. Thomas Hardy, he was the author
of those illustrations of English history, known as " Excerpta Ilistorica,'' and
which volume he dedicated to Lord Brougham. Among the manv Contributions
to that collection may be named his excellent rendering from the old Norman-French
of the story of the valiant William Longespee, slain in the assault of Massoura by
the Saracens. Mr. Bentley was the author of that copious Index to Nichols's Lite-
rary Anecdotes which has greatly enhanced its value to all those who seek informa-
tion in its pages. This Inuex forms a volume in itself of 700 pages, and is a neces-
sary clew to the numerous and curious details of literary men, printers, booksellers,
&c, gathered in the six preeeding volumes. — Transcript, June, 1668.
Sr. John's Church, Richmond, Va. — Capt. W. F. Goodwin, U. S. A., now on
duty in Richmond, communicates to the Stale Journal, of January 16, 1869, the
fallowing :
ki Bishop Meade, the author of ' Old Churches and Families in Virginia,' says
(vol. L, pime 141), ; St. John's Church, on Richmond Hill, whose age we are unable
YoLrXXIII. 30*
350 Notes and Queries. [July,
to ascertain/ &c. &c. It is evident the learned Bishop did not consult the Henrico
parish records, extending from 1731 to 1773, in possession of P. JR. Carington, Esq.,
of this city. If he had, he would have discovered that the church was built in 1741.
At a Vestry held December 20th, 1739 :—
" ' It is agreed that a Church be built on themost Convenient Spot of Ground, near
the Spring on Richardson's Road, on the South Side of Bacon's Branch, on the
Land of the Honourable William Byrd, Esq., to be Sixty feet Long and Twenty-five
broad and fourteen feet pitch VI, to be finished in a plain manner after the Model of
(Jurta Church. Richard Randolph, Gent, undertakes the Said Building, and engages
to finish the Same by the Tenth day of June which Shall be in the year of our Lord
Seventeen hundred and forty one ; for which the Vestry agrees to pay him the Sum
of three hundred and Seventeen pounds Ten Shillings Current Money, to be paid
by the amount of the Sales of Twenty thousand pounds of Tobacco annually to be
Levyd on the parish and Sold here for the Money till the whole payment be Corn-
pleat.'
"At a Vestry held October 13, 1740, the parish was charged with twenty thousand
pounds of tobacco * towards the building the new church,' and the following record
was made, viz. : —
"'Richard Randolph, Gentleman, produces a Letter Directed to him from the
Honorable William Byrd, Esquire, which is read as followeth, viz. : October 12,
1740.— Sir — I should with great pleasure, oblige the Vestrey, and particularly your
Self, in granting them an acre to build their church upon ; but there are so many,
roads already, thro' that Land, that the damage to me would be too great to have
another of a mile long cut thro' it. I should De very glad if you wou'd please to
think Richmond a proper place, and considering the great number of people that
live below it, and would pay their Devotion there, that would not care to go so much
higher I can't but think it wou'd be agreeable to most of the People, and if they will
agree to have it there, I will give them two of the best Lots, that are not taken up,
and besides give them any Pine Timber they can find on that side Shockhoe Creek,
and Wood for burning of Bricks into the Bargain. I hope the Gen. of the Vestrey
will believe me a friend to the Church, when I make them this offer, and that I am
both theirs— Sir— and your most Humble Servant, W. Byrd.'
" ' Thereeponthe Question is put whether the said Church should be Built on the
Hill called Indian Town at Richmond, or at Thomas Williamson's plantation
on the Brook Road, and is caryed by a Majority of Voices for the former. It
is thereupon Ordered that the Church, formerly agreed on to be Built by Richard
Randolph, Gen : on the South side of Bacon's Branch, be Built on Indian Town at
Richmond after the Same Manner as in the said Former Agreement was mentioned.
" ' James Pt. Cocke,
James Cocke. '
" At a Vestry held Oct. 21, 1742, the Parish is charged as follows, viz. :
" ' To John Eals, a Reader at upper Church, 1789 ' (lbs. tobacco.)
" * To Lienor Williams, Sexton at upper Church 586 ' (lbs. tobacco). "
Bip,liografiiy.— •" National Convention, j The | defence 1 of | Louis, j Pronounced
at the Bar of the National Con- j vention, on Wednesday, 20t i December, 1792, the
First Year of the Republic. By Citizen Deseze, | one of his official Councell. j
Translated from the French, | By Cezar Dubuc. j Printed by order of the National
Convention. I Paris : | At the National PreFs. j MDCCXCII."
On the fly leaf of this copy is written " From his friend Mr. Timothy Alden, the
Translator," and on the title page is inserted before the name Cezar Dubuc, ll T.
A jm\, for," and at the foot of the page "Boston, printed by J. Bumstead."
[-See Boston Directory for 1795.]
These last are in the writing of Timothy Alden, Junr., who has also signed his
name on the next page with uateol " 1793."
The federalists generally were on the side of the royalists. 1818.
Adams.— We again call the attention of our resident and foreign correspondents
to a question yet un.solved, viz. : Who were the ancestors of Matthew and Hugh
Adams? (See N. £. II. and G. Register, vol. x. p. 89, and vol. xxm. p. 178.)
Snip "Angel Gabriel."— Can anyone furnish a list of the passengers of the
Angel Gabriel " vi' Bristol, which was WTecked at Pemaquid Aug. 15/1635 ? The
late Joshua Coffin said he had seen a number of the names of these passengers in a
deposition which was used in connection with the somewhat noted trial of Cogswell
vs. Cogswell at Salem, c. w. t.
18G9.1 Notes and Queries. 351
IIoyt. — "What authority has Savage for stating that Samuel Hoyt, of Windsor,
Ct., died young and unmarried? I his Samuel was born at W. in 10-17, and was
living in 1668 when he received his share of his father's estate.
Whence came Samuel Hoyt or Hqight, a quaker, who lived in Flushing, L. I.,
and was there in 168-1, and perhaps earlier? Persons bearing the same name dis-
appeared from Windsor, Ct., and Chester, N. Y., about the same time. Was he
either of them, or might he have been born in England or Holland ?
Benjamin IIoyt and Katharine Hoyt resided in Ipswich, Moss., in 1727. Can any
of our friends in that town, or in Salem, inform us whence came this Benjamin,
and of what family was Katharine? 1). W. Hoyt.
Providence, R. /., May 29, 1869.
Birthplaces of Distinguished Sons of Vermont. — Judge Collamer was born
in Troy, New- York, but spent the most active portion of his professional life at Royal-
ton, county of Windsor, Vt., and then removed to Woodstock. Prof. Saft'ord was born
at Royalton. Zerah Colburn, one of the most brilliant numerical calculators that the
world has ever known, was born at Cabot, Vt., and was buried at Norwich, Vt.,
where, a few years since, there was nothing but a coarse mullein-stalk to mark his
frave. Hiram Powers was born at the residence of his grandfather in Woodstock,
't., but resided on the river-farm belonging to his father opposite the court-house,
adjoining the farm of Charles Marsh. The latter locality was the birthplace
of George P. Marsh. Orestes A. Bronsori was a native of Stoekbridge, Vt.,
but resided a length of time at Royalton. Thaddeus Stevens was born in the
county of Caledonia. Stephen A. Douglas was born in Brandon. Justin S.
Morrill's birthplace was Stratford, Vt. ; Joseph Smith's, Sharon, Vt. ; Brigham
Young's, Whitmgham, Vt. I
The RussrA-CoMPAxr State-Papers. — It is reported that through the efforts of
Johti Meredith Read, Jr., the large mass of state papers and valuable manuscripts
which have been accumulating in the possession of the Russia-company for up-
wards of three hundred years may soon be brought to light and made available for
history. The Russia-company was founded in London by Sebastian Cabot, in 1555,
and originated the commerce and diplomatic intercourse between Russia and Eng-
land. For a long series of years this company, in return* for certain exclusive pri-
vileges of trade, bore the expense of the various embassies from Russia, and enter-
tained the Muscovite representatives sumptuously during their stay in England.
General Read, with the cooperation of Mr. Thornton, the English minister, of Mr.
Fronde, the historian, of Messrs. Herman and Charles Mcrivale and others, has
taken measures to bring the matter to the attention of the British government,
with reasonable expectation of securing the early arrangement and publication of
these valuable treasures.
The Old Washington House, at Stamford, Ct., now being torn down, has
brought to light many ancient curiosities. Among the relics already found are
ninefeen copper coins belonging to the reigns of the English Georges or their pre-
decessor, Anne, not one of them coined since this century began ; also thirty-seven
other copper and nine silver coins, many of them too old t > tell the story of their
origin or their use. Among the silver coins is a piece whose history begins with the
fifteenth year of Elizabeth's reign, only ten \~ears less than three centuries ago, and
a third of a century before a white man had traversed the realms of the old Hippo- j
warns in Stamford. Another very interesting relic is a shilling shinplaster, printed
in red and black ink. In one corner is the British coat-of-arms, and it is worded
as follows : — " This Bill of One Shilling Proclamation, is emitted by a Law of um
Colony of New Jersey, passed on the fourteenth year of the reign of his Majesty
King George the Third," dated March 2d, 1776. On the reverse side it bears the
imprint of" Isaac Collins, Burlington, in New Jersey, 1776," and the ominous sen-
tence, " 'Tis death to counterfeit." It is surrounded by an ornamental border, j
which looks remarkably rude and clumsy in comparison with the workmanship of
the present day. — Nov., 1868.
Rossini, Ellis and Ashpitel. — Miss Harriet A. Bainbxidge, of London, England,
has prepared for this society memoirs of the celebrated composer, Rossini, and the
English antiquaries, Sir Henry Ellis and Arthur Ashpitel, whose obituaries are
given in this number of the Register. The manuscript of these memoirs can be
consulted at the library.
Carr and Randall. — Wanted the parentage and place and date of birth of
Samuel John Carr, who died at Pikesvilie, Md., Oct. 24, 1817, and Andrew Randall,
M.D., who died at San Francisco, Cal., July 21, 1656. Genealogist.
352
Celebrations.
[July,
CELEBRATIONS.
June 16, 1868. Lancaster, Mass.— A Memorial Hall in honor of the soldiers
of this town who gave their lives in defence of the Union, was dedicated this after-
noon. It was erected by the citizens of Lancaster at a cost of $±2,000. The build-
ing is of brick, two stories in height, and 56h by 3Gi feet on the ground.
The exerei.-es were held in front of the hall. Nathaniel Thayer, Esq., chairman
of the executive committee, presided. Selections from the scripture were read by
Key. George R. Leavitt, prayer was offered by Rev. George M. Bartol, and an address
was delivered by Rev. C. T. Thayer, of Boston.
June 27, 1868. Boston, Mass. — A beautiful Monument erected in the Public
Garden, through the munificence of the late Thomas Lee, Esq., to commemorate
the discovery of the anaesthetic properties of ether, was surrendered to the city this
afternoon, and dedicated by simple services. Henry J. Bigelow, M.D., made the pre-
sentation address, and the address of acceptance was by the mayor, Nathaniel B.
Shurtleff, M.D. The exercises were closed by a prayer from Rev. Samuel K. Lothrop,
The following description of the monument is from the " History of the Water
Works,'' by Mr, Nathaniel J. Bradlee, President of the Cochituate Water-Board :
The form of the monument is suggested by mediaeval types, modified by the nature
of the white Concord granite usee, m its construction. It is about thirty feet in
height, and arises from a square basin. Its' base is cubical, leaving on each vertical
face a niche containing a spouting lion's head, with sculptured water lilies and
other aquatic plants. Upon this base or plinth rests a surbase, adorned with mould-
ings, from which arises a die, bearing upon each of its four sides an inscription,
surmounted by a bas-relief in marble. These are sunk in the tympana of four point-
ed and cuspidated arches, supported each by two stunted shafts of Gloucester red
granite, the capitals of which are enriched by poppies arid oak leaves, this deco-
ration being carried around the monument on the same level in a band or string
course.
These arches form a canopy, square in plan, from which the structure diminishes
by a series of mouldings to the base of a grouped quadripartite shaft or polished
red granite. Its capital, which is decorated with oak leaves, bears on its abacus a
group setting forth the story of " the good Samaritan," the type of the relief of
suffering.
The inscriptions and bas-reliefs on the four sides are successively as follows :
in.
In gratitude
for the relief
of human suffering
by the inhaling of ether,
a citizen of Boston
has erected
this monument.
A.D. MDCCCLXVII.
With a bas-relief of a held hospital,
with a wounded soldier in the hands of
the surgeons.
IV.
This also cometh forth
from the Lord of Hosts,
which is wonderful
in counsel
and excellent
in working. [Isaiah.
To commemorate
the discovery
that the inhalation of ether
cam es insensibility to pain.
First proved to the world
at the Mass. General Hospital
in Boston,
October, A.D. MDCCCXLVI.
The bas-relief accompanying this re-
E resents a surgical operation In a civic
ospital, the patient being under the in-
fluence of ether.
IT.
Neither shall there be any more pain.
[Revelation.
With an allegorical bas-relief of the
angel of mercy descending to relieve suf-
fering humanity.
The bas-relief accompanying the ivth inscription is an allegory of the triumph of
science.
The model for the crowning group is from the studio of Mr. J. Q. A. Ward,
sculptor, of New-York. It is executed in granite by Mr. Garrett Barry, of Quiucy.
1869.]
Celebrations,
353
The four marble bas-reliefs are also the work of Mr. Ward. Mr. Thomas Hollis, of
Milton, was the contractor for the granite work, which was executed at the yard of
Mr. D. C. Hutchinson, of this city. The masonry is by Mr. Martin L. Whitcher.
August 14, 1868. Newton, — The corner stone of a building for a public library
at Newton-Corner, was laid this day with appropriate services. Prayer was offered
by Rev. J. Tucker, and Rev. J. W. Wellman ; a history of the Newton Library
Association, under the supervision of the trustees of which, the building is to be erect-
ed, was read by the chairman, Mr. George H. Jones ; an address was delivered by Rev. .
Edward J. Young, and an original hymn by Rev. Increase N% Tarbox was sung.
The corner-stone was laid by lion. J. Wiley Edmunds, the principal donor, and Mr.
A. R. Esty , the architect. A benediction was pronounced by Rev. 0. S. Rodgers. In
January/ 1868, Mr. Edmunds offered ^15,000 towards the establishment of a Free
Public Library, upon condition that a like sum be subscribed by the 1st of March
ensuing. A subscription of $21,683 was raised.
August 20, 1863. St. Johnsbury, Vt. — A monument to the memory of the
soldiers from this town who died in the service of their country in the late war,
was inaugurated this afternoon. A procession was formed and passed through some
of the principal streets, many of the buildings in which were handsomely decorated.
Mr. C. S. Dana presided, and addresses were made by Ex-Gov. Dillingham, Hon.
Luke P. Pollard, and the president. Messrs. E. D. Redington, Horace Fairbanks,
and Rev. Mr. Woodward, also participated in the exercises. Mr. "Mead, the sculp-
tor, was also present.
The monument is an obelisk and stands in a little square in front of the court
house, which is situated on Main street at its junction with Eastern avenue.
It faces the west, or toward Main street, the court-house facing the north. The base
and pedestal are of granite, which was quarried in Danville, ten miles distant.
The designer of this part of the work was Mr. E. Grebble, architect, of Philadel-
phia, and it was executed by Mr. P. B. Laird, of St. Johnsbury. The marble statue
of " America/' which forms the crowning beauty of the whole, is the work of the
celebrated young Vermont sculptor, Mr. Larkin G. Mead , Jr. , of Brattleborough, The
granite structure is thirteen feet high, and thirteen feet square at the base, and its
general form is pyramidieal with broken angles. The base rises in the form of twQu
steps, and upon the several fronts of one of these are inscribed the names of the
principal battles in which St. Johnsbury men were killed, etc. The soldiers'
names are upon tablets above. The form of these tablets is that of an Ame-
rican shield. The broken angles are carried up from the ground through the
chaste and ele-
exquisite crea-
moldings and the cap. The design is simple, yet exceeding!]
gant, and it forms a most fitting foundation for Mr. Mead'
tion. The statue is of Italian marble, and colossal, standing, with its plinth,
eight feet in height. It was executed by Mr. Mead at his studio in Florence, where
it met with many admirers among Americans. It is a draped female figure, hold-
ing in her right hand a wreath of laurel and oak, with which to decorate the resting
places of her fallen sons, whilst the left rests upon the sheathed sword, emblematic
of peace. At her feet is an eagle with its taions upon the Constitution. The dra-
pery falls gracefully, and over one shoulder is a sash studded with stars. Her girdle
is emblazoned with shields, and her brow is surmounted by a diadem of thirteen
stars. The figure is the embodiment of grace and conscious dignity.
Upon the west side of the base of the monument is the following inscription :
" IN HONOR OF
THE ST. JOHNSBURY VOLUNTEERS
WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES
IN DEFENCE OF THE UNION."
On the south side is the year in which the monument was begun — " 1867 ; " and
upon the east and north sides respectively are the following names of battle fields :
" WILLIAMSBURG. COLD HARBOR.
PETERSBURG. LEE'S MILLS.
CEDAR CREEK."
" FREDERICKSBURG. GETTYSBURG. WINCHESTER.
SPOTTSYLYANIA. WILDERNESS.
PORT HUDSON."
The cost of the statue was $5000, and the granite structure $3500. The entire
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[July,
Aucust 26, 18G8. Mason, N. H. — The one-hundredth anniversary of the organi-
zation of this town was celebrated tiiis day. A procession was formed in the village
and marched to a pine grove about a quarter of a mile distant Prayer was made
by Rev. L. C. Stevens, and an address of welcome was pronounced by Rev. George
F. Merriam. An historical oration was then delivered by Hon. John B. Hill, author
of the History of Mason, followed by a poem of an historical character by Rev. E.
R. Hodgman, and a series of chronicles, also of a local, historical and sportive char-
acter, by Mr. Charles E. HIM, an undergraduate of Dartmouth College. A collation
was also provided, to which about 800 persons sat down. Toasts and speeches
followed.
The literary exercises were agreeably varied by the singing of the song entitled " I
cannot sing the old songs," by Mrs. Field ; " Twenty years ago," by Mr. Samuel E.
Wright and wife, of Templeton, Mass.; and the" Parting Hymn," which was sung by
the choir to the tune of " Franconia." The musical part of the programme through-
out the day was, in the performance, of a high order of excellence, and was much
enjoyed and applauded.
The authors of the original hymns were Mrs. Louisa J. Kimball, Mr. R. L. Cum-
nock, Jr., Miss Abby H. Allen and Mrs. H. M. C. Wright, in the order respec-
tively in which the hymns appear on the programme.
September 29, 1868. Dedham,
memory of the" Sons of Dedhum
in the war of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, was dedicated this afternoon.
Mr. Addison JBoyden, president of the day, welcomed the audience in a short
speech. An elaborate address was delivered by Mr. Erastus Worthington, and a
Soem by Mr. H. H. Currier. Rev. George Hill. Rev. Jonathan Edwards, Rev. I. J.
lurgess, and Messrs. Waldo Colburulmd E. W. Taffc, also participated in the
exercises.
Mass. — A " Memorial Hall " to perpetuate the
who fell representing her in defence of the Union
DEATHS.
Badger, Mrs. Harriet Pearson, in Gil-
manton, N. H., Feb. 22, 1869, widow
of Hon. William Badger, Ex- Governor
of New-Hampshire. She wa3 daughter
of Dr. William Cogswell, late of Atkin-
son, N. H., and of the fifth generation
in descent from John Cogswell, a mer-
chant in London, who came to this
country in 1635, and settled in Ipswich,
Mass. He was a descendant from the
ancient family of the Cogswells, in the
direct line of Lord Humphrey Cogswell,
of England.
The" late Rev. Dr. William Cogswell
and the late Hon. Thomas Cogswell,
were her brothers. Her brothers now
living are Joseph B. Cogswell, Esq., of
Atkinson, Rev. Nathaniel Cogswell, of
Yarmouth, Mass., Francis Cogswell,
Esq., of Andover, Mass., and Hon.
George Cogswell, M.D., of Bradford,
Mass.
She has been remarkable through her
long and useful life, for personal beauty,
a keen and active mind, for vigor and
energy, and for an enlarged and discrirc i-
nating benevolence. She constantly il-
lustrated the religion of Christ, which
she professed in early life, by acta of
char'.ty to the poor, as well as by con-
tributions to the more general objects of
benevolence.
She leaves two sons, Col. Joseph
Badger, who occupies the homestead,
and Captain William Badger, of the
regular army, now stationed at Charles-
ton, South Carolina.
Clark, Mrs. Alice, widow of Jonas Clark,
and daughter of the late William Wel-
lington, in Waltham, Mass., May 17,
1869, aged 87 years, 6 mos. and 17 days.
Fairfax," Charles Snowden. 10th Baron
Fairfax of Cameron, in Baltimore, McL,
April 4, 1869, aged 40 years. He mar-
ried 10 January, 1855, Ada, daughter of
Joseph Benham, of Cincinnati, and re-
sided long in San Francisco. We do
not know if the late baron left issue, hut
if he had none, the nearest heirs are his
brother, Dr. John Fairfax, of Y\rcod-
burne, Maryland, or one of the nume-
rous grandsons of Thomas Fairfax, ninth
titular baron.
Freeman, Col. Watson, in Sandwich,
Mass., Oct. 19, 1S6S, aged 70 years.
He was United- States marshal for the
district of Massachusetts, during the ad-
ministrations of Presidents Pierce and
Buchanan.
Fuller, Richard F., in Wayland, May 30,
1869.]
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355
aged 45. For an account of him and
his ancestry, seeKEOisxEit, vol. xiii., pp.
359 and 363.
Nasox, Major- General John, in St. Albans,
Vfc, Nov. 22, 186S, aged 87 years. He
■went to that town from Epsom, N. H.,
in 1794, and has resided there ever since.
He was one of the oldest men in the
county, and was more depended on than
any other for facts concerning its early
history. He was much respected and
his death is greatly lamented.
Pickebi>g, Octavius, Esq., in Boston,
Mass., October 29, 1868, aged 77 years.
The name of this estimable gentleman
is not likely to be soon forgotten by the
legal fraternity of Massachusetts. He
was the writer of" Pickering's Reports."
These reports of the decisions of the su-
preme court of Massachusetts are con-
tained in twenty-four volumes, and cover
a period of eighteen years, from Septem-
ber, 1822, to the year 1840, when the
series by Judge Metcalf begins.
Mr. Pickering was the eighth son of
Colonel Timothy Pickering, who took
so active a part in the war of the revo-
lution, participating in the aimed re-
sistance to British rule by heading the
citizens of Salem, who repelled Colonel
Leslie at the North Bridge in February,
1775; and subsequently Washington's
quartermaster for three years ; a member
of the cabinet of both Washington 'and
John Adams, and intrusted at various
times with many important ofiices and
momentous public duties — an earnest
patriot, an honest man and a staunch
federalist.
The subject of rhis sketch was born at
Wyoming, Pa., Sept. 2, 1791, and gradu-
ated from Harvard College in 1810, in
the same class with the Hon. Wm. F.
Desaussure of South Carolina, Judge
Phillips, Dr. F. Boott and Dr. William
J. Walker. He studied law in Boston,
in the office of his eldest brother, Mr.
John Pickering, was admitted to the bar
in the county of Suffolk, March 6, 1816,
and opened an office in Boston. He
assisted in reporting the debates and pro-
ceedings of the Massachusetts conven-
tion for revising the constitution, held
in 1820. In 1821, together with that
able lawyer, Mr. Wm. II , Gardiner, he
reported the trial by impeachment of
James Prescott, Judge of Probate for
the county of Middlesex, who was found
guilty of misconduct and maladminis-
tration in office by a majority of the
senate, on two out of fifteen articles of
impeachment, and was removed from
office. The report is very full, and pre-
pared with great accuracy, and is the
more valuable as it was the firs: report-
ed case of an impeachment in this com-
monwealth, and as it contains the argu-
ments of some of the most distinguished
counsel the commonwealth has ever
known: Daniel Webster, Lemuel Shaw,
Samuel Hoar, jr., George Blake and
Warren Dutton. The peroration of Mr.
Webster's famous speech in the defence,
closing with the words, "I hold up be- '
fore. him the broad shield of the consti-
tution; if through that he be pierced
and fall, he will be but one sufferer, in a
common catastrophe ; " must be familiar
•to the public through the school-books,
if in no other way.
In 1822 Mr. Pickering became the
state reporter, and continued so during
the last eight years of the chief justice-
ship of the Hon. Isaac Parker, and the
first ten of that of Judge Shaw, who
succeeded to the office on the death of
Judge Parker, in July, IS 30. The ex-
citing trials of the Knapps, for the mur-
der of Joseph White of Salem, took place
during this period, in the summer and
fall of 1S30. Mr. Pickering went abroad
soon after giving up the office of report-
er, and lived in England and on the con-
tinent of Europe for seven years, return-
ing home in 1849. Neither before nor
after his stay abroad was he ever actively
engaged in the practice of the law. He
was an assiduous reader and a student
of history, and was for many years en-
gaged in arranging and preparing for
publication the large collection of papers
left by his father. The first volume of
his life of his father, coming down to the
year 1786, three years after the close of
the revolutionary war, was published in
the fall of 1867. It was the first only
of several volumes which he proposed to
lay before the public " as fast as circum-
stances might permit "—a plan which
he was sadly del arred from executing.
He was much interested in science and
natural history, and was for many years
a member of the American Academy
of Arts and Sciences. He was one of
those who, in Dec, 1814, organized
« The New-England Society for the Pro-
motion of Natural History," belonging
to the committee who framed its consti-
tution, and being chosen its treasurer.
This society, a month later, changed its
name to that of "The Limuean Society
of New- England," and it was on the
ruins of this society that the present
thriving " Boston Society of Natural
History " was founded in 1830. Of this
last, as well as of its predecessor, Mr.
Pickering was on active member. He
was of a quiet, retiring disposition, do-
mestic in his habits, fond of study and
of books, a genial and witty companion,
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[July,
a kind friend, and beloved and respected
by those who knew hiru best, lie left
a widow, and a son, who was his only
child. — Advertiser.
Revere, Joseph Warren, of Boston, Mass-,
at his summer residence in Canton,
Mass., October 11, 1868, aged 92 years.
He was the only surviving son of Paul
Revere, of revolutionary fame, and the
father of the late Col. Paul Revere and
the late Br. E. II. R. Revere of the
Twentieth Massachusetts, whose lives
were sacrificed to their country during
the rebellion. The deceased was a busi-
ness man of rare enterprise and integrity.
He was founder of the Revere Copper
Company, and for many years served as.
its executive officer. He filled various
places of public trust, was often elected
to the state legislature from Boston,
and served in the board of aldermen
under Mayor Charles Wells in 1833.
Mr. Revere was a " gentleman of the old
school," in the best sense of the term.
During his long and useful life he always
enjoyed the affectionate regard of a wide
circle of relatives and friends. — Tran-
script,
Roebixs, General Charles T., in Provi-
dence, R. L, Nov. 3, 1868, aged 46 years.
He was, at the time of his death, cashier
of the Merchants' National Bank, an
institution with which he had been con-
nected for fifteen years, first as discount
clerk and finally as cashier. Jle was
also a member of the city government
from 1855 to 18-56, and from 1364 to
1865, a portion of which time he was
president of the common council. In
this capacity he exhibited great execu-
tive ability and good legislative talent.
He was also deeply interested in com-
mon schools, and other educational in-
stitutions, and, during his lifetime, de-
voted a good share of his time and his
talents to their improvement. He was,
for a number of years, major-general of
the Rhode-Island militia, and held that
office when the rebellion came on in 1S61 .
William Sprague was then governor,
and recognizing the zeal, ability and
patriotism of General Rob!, ins, selected
him to accompany and command a por-
tion of the Rhode-Island troops in the
field. He served in this capacity with
credit to himself and to the State ur.til
the accession of Governor Smith, when
he was relieved, since winch time he has
devoted himself almost exclusively to
civil affairs. General Robbing was a
devoted Christian, a kind husband, an
indulgent father, a genial friend and a
good citizen. His death will be gene-
rally deplored.
Rcsh, James, M.D., in Philadelphia, May
26, aged 83. He was a son of Dr. Ben-
jamin Rush, one of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence, and a
brother of Hon. Richard Rush, who fill-
ed the positions of Secretary of the U. S.
Treasury, and Minister both to England
and France. For years past he has lived
in strict seclusion, rarely if ever issuing
from the doors of his dwelling. His
books were his idols ; to these he was
devoted and unwilling to relinquish even
for a day the intellectual pleasures they
afforded.- He was the author of the
Philosophy of the Human Voice, acknowl-
edged to be the best treatise on the sub-
ject ever published, of which several edi-
tions have been printed. In his early
career he achieved a high reputation as
a physician.
He left about a million of dollars. In
his will, after providing for certain mode-
rate legacies, he bequeathed to the Phila-
delphia Library-Company, his whole
estate, including an entire block or
square of ground on Broad-street, Phila-
delphia, between Christian and Carpen-
ter streets. Upon this broad site his
will provides for the erection of a mag-
nificent structure, the details of which
are specified. The building is to be
called the "Ridgeway Branch of the
Philadelphia Library," and is designed
to be a monument to his father-in-law,
Jacob Ridgeway, and his wife Phoebe
Ann Rush, from whom he derived most
of his fortune. Directions are given for
the management of the library, and he
especially cautions the managers against
competing with other libraries in the
number of their volumes. He advises
them not to give much space to " those
teachers of disjointed thinking, the daily
newspapers."
Wixthtiop, Grenville, of New- York, at
Pau, France, March 6, 1S69, in his 33d
year.
Wyeth, Jonas, in Waltham, Mass., June
3, 1868, aged 61 years, 5 months, and
26 days.
He was the son of the late Jonas and
Susan (Stearns) Wyeth, and also the
grandson of the late Jonas Wyeth, and
lived on the estate where he was bom,
and which has been owned and occupied
by his ancestors for upwards of a cen-
tury. See the record of his grandfather's
will in the Middlesex Probate of Wills,
Lib. 117, page 400.
There is an error in the age of his sis-
ter, Mrs. Emily Iieed, recorded in the
19th volume of the Register, page 268.
It should be 55 years, instead of 65, as
there stated. e. w.
1869.]
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Foreign C
B e^eter, Pierre Antoine — "the glory of
the Paris bur" ; b. in Paris, Jan. 4, 1790 ;
d. in Angerville, France, Nov. 29, 18G8.
Hii.man, Rev. Henry Hart, D.D., Dean of
St. Paul's Cathedral, scholar, poet, and
historian of great distinction ; b. in the
parish of St, James, Westminster, Feb.
10, 1791 ; d. in London, Sept. 24, 1S63.
Lonolky, Kev, Charles Thomas, D.D.,
Archbishop of Canterbury, and Primate
of England ; b. in Rochester, England,
July 28, 1794; d. at his palace, near
Croydon, Oct. 27, 18GS.
Rossini, Cioacchino Antonio — the fa-
mous composer of music ; b. in Psaro,
Italy. Feb. 29, 1792; d. in Paris, Nov.
13, 1868.
Jomini, Baron JJenry — an able general
and noted writer on military science ;
b. in the Canton de Vaud, Switzerland,
March 6, 1779; d. in Paris, March 24,
1869.
Gough, Field-Marshal Hugh, Viscount,
notably connected with the vicissitudes
of British rule in India; b. in Woods-
town, Ireland, Nov. 3, 1779 ; d. near
Dublin, March 2, 1S69.
De Lamaktixe. Alphonse Marie Louis
Prat; b. in Macon, France, Oct. 21,
1790; d. in Paris, Feb. 23, 1869.
ELEBfilTIES.
De Rotchschild, Baron James; b. in
Frankfort, May 15, 1792; d. in Paiis,
Nov. 15, 1868.
•Ellis, Sir Henry K. II., F. R. S. and S.
A., a distinguished archaeologist, for-
merly principal librarian of the British
Museum, and b. in London, Nov. 29,
1777 ; d. in London, January 15, 1869.
Ashpitel, Arthur, Esq., F. S. A., a .dis-
tinguished architect and antiquary ; b.
in the parish of Hackney, England, Dec.
15, 1807 ; d. at his residence, Poet's
Corner, Westminster Abbey, London,
January 18, 1369.
Forbes, James David, D.C.L. — one of
the most eminent men of* science, and
until about the time of his death princi-
pal of the United Colleges of St. Salva-
tor and St. Leonard at St. Andrews;
b. in Edinburgh, April 20, 1S0S; d. in
Bristol, Eng., December 31, 1868.
Krummaciier, Rev. Frederick William,
D.D. — a leading Prussian divine and
writer on religious subjects ; d. at Pots-
dam, near Berlin, December 10, 1863.
Bitter, Henrich — the well- known Ger-
man philosopher and historian ; b. in
Zerbst, in 1791; d. in Gottengen, in
February, 1869.
NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
NECROLOGY.
[Communicated by Ret. Dorus Clarke, D.D., Historiographer.]
Fahnestock, George Wolff. On Friday, the 3d day of December, 1868, about the
hour of midnight, two splendid steamers, the America and the United-States — the
pride of the Western waters — came into collision on the Ohio river, near Warsaw, In-
diana, and sixty-five persons were suddenly launched into eternity. The collision
dashed in pieces several casks filled with petroleum, which ignited instantly and
set both vessels on fire. The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, and many, who
were not crushed to death by the collision itself, were startled from their quiet slum-
bers, only to choose on the moment between a fiery and a watery grave. Not a few-
were denied even the poor privilege of such a choice, as they found themselves im-
prisoned in their state rooms, and their lives were quickly terminated by suffocation
or by fire.
George Wolff Fahnestoek, Esq., of Philadelphia, who made himsoif a life member of
this Society, and was elected a corresponding member in September, 1808, and whose
letter of acceptance was dated on the 2d of October, almost exactly two months before
his death, was present and perished in that fearful scene, leaving no one to disclose to
us the details of his sudden departure.
Mr. Fahnestoek was born in Chambersburg, county of Franklin, Penn., September
23, 1823, and, consequently, was 4o years of age. The name of the family tvus origi-
nally spelled YahrenstQck. His earliest ancestor, of whom any information has been
obtained, was Liborio VahrenstQck. His son, John Diedrick, the great-grandfather of
George, was born in Halden, near Hage:i, in Westphalia, Feb. 17, 1696, and married,
June 4, 1723, Anna Maria Writh. They emigrated to America, and landed in New-
York, on St. Michael's day, in 1723. He died in Ephrata, Perm., Oct. 10, 177-5. Kis
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son, Benjamin Fahnestock, "was born May 2, 1747, and died in Ephrata, July 27, 1820.
His son, George Fahnestock, the grandfather of the subject of the present sketch, wiw
born Sept. 7, 1772, ami died in Thomastovvn, co. of Franklin, Perm., Nov. 17, 1851.
The father of George was Benjamin Aughinbaugh Fahnestock, and was born hi Berlin,
co. of Adam«, Perm,, July 8, 1799, and died in Philadelphia, July 11, 18G3. Hi,
mother was Anna Maria Wolff, who was born in Chambersburg, Penn., April 30, 1803.
His father and mother were married April 9, 1822. In the year 1829 the family re-
moved from Chambersburg to Pittsburg, Perm.
George W. Fahnestock was the eldest of four children, two of whom died in infancy.
His sister. Mary Elizabeth, was born Sept. 27, 1830. She married George Heberton,
of Philadelphia, July 6, 1851, and died May 5, 1S55, leaving no children. George
pursued his college course at Washington College, Washington, Pa., then presided
over by a distant relative, the Rev. D. McConaughy, D.D. Owing to au affection of
his eyes, he left college in his junior year, and completed the college curriculum several
years afterwards, under private tutors at home. lie was married in Baltimore, Md.,
by Rev. T. Atkinson, D.D., rector of St. Peter's churchy Sept. 15, 1846, to Grace Sarah
Ensey, daughter of Lot and Elizabeth Enscy, of Baltimore, by whom he had one child,
Grace Ensey Fahnestock, who was born in Oakland, near Pittsburg, Pa., June 4, 1848,
and who perished with her father on the Ohio river. In Sept., 1819, Mr. Fahnestock
removed with his family and parents to Philadelphia. His wife died in St. Paul, Min-
nesota, where they resided more than a year for her health, July 25, 1867; ami was
buried in South Laurel-Hill cemetery, Philadelphia. Mrs. Fahnestock, the mother of
George W. Fahnestock. who of her family alone survives, now resides in Philadelphia.
Mr. Fahnestock wrote and privately printed "A Centennial Memorial of Christian
and Anna Maria Wolff," with some records of their descendants, Philadelphia, 1863 ;
" Memoranda of the effects of Carburetted Hydrogen Gas upon a collection of Exotic
Plants" (pamphlet), Philadelphia, 1SJ8 ; and "The Alarm Bell, an Address to Fire-
men," 1858, of which 20,090 cupies were issued. He also published, a number of
anonymous magazine and newspaper-articles, mostly of an historical character.
His father, Dr. Benjamin A. Fahnestock, accumulated a large fortune in the
manufacture of medicines, which his son inherited, and which he largely devoted
to useful purposes. He had been carefully educated, and had little or no taste for an
ostentatious display of wealth. He was a perfect gentleman in his manners, and had
an absorbing passion for antiquarian pursuits. If he found an old fossil, a rare pam-
phlet, or a scarce book, he was quite sure to purchase it, regardless of expense. He
employed a private secretary or librarian who attended book sales, and bought largely
for him over all competitors. His collection of pamphlets, mostly on American History,
amounted to nearly 50.000. in addition to a large collection of bound volumes. By his
last will and testament, he bequeathed his entire collection of pamphlets to the Penn-
sylvania Historical Society. His donations to the Historical Society of Minnesota,
during his brief residence in St. Paul, were, princely; which, together with his subse-
quent gifts of books, pictures and money, must have amounted, it is said, to about two
or three thousand dollars. His donations to other benevolent objects at St. Paul, it is
estimated, were equally munificent. It was at Mr. Fahnestock's suggestion, during
his residence in Minnesota, that the State Historical Society was induced to celebrate
in an appropriate manner the centennial anniversary of the treaty made by Captain
Jonathan Carver with the Naudowessies on the 1st of May, 1707, at the " Great Cave,"
now within the limits of the city of St. Paul ; and when it was proposed subsequently
to publish the proceedings, he, with his wonted generosity, came forward and offered
to bear the entire expense. He was on his way to New-Orleans, at the time of his
death, to prosecute his antiquarian researches, and to augment his large historical col-
lections. In his sudden and lamented departure, this society has lost one of its most
intelligent and devoted friends. Indeed it may perhaps be said, with propriety and
safety, that we have probably but few members to lose who possess more noble qualities.
Mr. Fahnestock was an humble and sincere Christian. In early life he connected
himself with the Presbyterian church in Pittsburg, then under the pastoral care of the
Rev. Dr. Riddle, and on his removal to Philadelphia he transferred his relation to the
Arch St. church, then under the charge of Rev. Dr. Wadsworth. When Mr. Fahne-
stock was taken from the waters of the Ohio, he wore a calm and placid aspect — serene
amid the horrors of sudden death. His daughter was found partially burned, with
her hands clasped upon her breast. Their remains were removed to Philadelphia, and
now repose by the side of his beloved wife. Sic transit gloria mundi.
Fiske, George J. Mr. Fiske, of Boston, Mass., who made himself a life member of
this society, March 6, I860, died in Nice, France, December 4, 1868.
1869.]
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He was born in Wrcntham, Mass., August 4, 1829, and consequently was 39 years
of age at his death. He was the youngest son and child of lion. Josiah J. Fiske,
of Wrenthain, a native of Sturbridge, and of Jerusha (Xorton) Fiske, a native of
"Wrentham. He came to Boston in 1848, and became a clerk in the store of James M.
Beebe & Co., who then did business at the corner of Hanover and Union streets. He
continued in that capacity till ISoo, and from 185.5 to 1S6<3 he was a partner in that
house. In consequence, partly no doubt, of his close attention to business, his health
grew delicate, and bronchial dirficulties developed themselves bo decidedly that he was
obliged to dissolve his connection with that firm.
As a merchant he had some qualifications of great importance. The consequence
was that he accumulated property with great rapidity. Soon after the dissolution of
his connection with that firm, he went to Europe for the benefit of his health., and re-
mained abroad about a year. He returned to this country in the summer of 1806, and
on the loth of August, the same year, he married Miss Frances Lathrop Beebe, youngest
daughter of James M. Beebe, Esq., and in the autumn of that year sailed for Europe
again with his wife. Unable to endure the variable climate of New- England, he never
returned to this country. During his residence in Europe two children, named George
[Stanley and Esther Lathrop, were born. His wife and children survive him.
Several years ago, Mr. Fiske united himself with the Bowdoin-at. church in Boston,
and more recetUiy his Christian character developed with peculiar serenity and beauty.
He had much to attach him to earth, but as he gradually went down to the grave, his
peace resembled the quietness of the setting sun. His last words were, " How .good
God is ! I know that God loves me ! " His remains repose in the beautiful cemetery
at Nice.
Parsons, Usher, M.D. Doct. Usher Parsons, of Providence, II. I., vice-president of
this society for that state, died in that city December 19, 1SGS, at the age of 80 years.
He was the only vice-president of this society who died during the past year.
Dr. Parsons descended from one of the honored families of New-England. His
earliest ancestor, of which any knowledge has been obtained, was Joseph Parsons, of
the sixth generation, and who was called «* Cornet Parsons." He was one of the found-
ers of Springfield, Mass., in 1635, and removed to Northampton in IQ55, but died in
Springfield, March 25, 1684. Joseph appears to have been a favorite name with the
family, as there were four Josephs in the regular line of descent.
The first Joseph of Northampton had a son by that name, who was bom in 1647.
He married Elizabeth, daughter of Eider John Strong, of Northampton, who was an
ancestor of the late Caleb Strong, for several years governor of Massachusetts.
The third Joseph, or the great-great-grandfather of Doct. Persons, was born June
28, 1671, and wo.* graduated at Harvard College in 1607. He married Elizabeth,
daughter of Dr. Benjamin Thompson, of Roxbury, Mass. He was a clergyman, and was
settled in Lebanon, Conn., and afterwards in Salisbury, Mass. His son Joseph, the
fourth in the series, was born in Salisbury, Mass., in 1702, and ordained in Bradford,
Mass., in 1726. Ho married Frances, daughter of John Usher, Lieut. Gov. of New-
Hampshire, who was a sou of He/.ekiah Usher, by Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Zecha-
riah Symmes, of Charlestown, Mass.
William, the son of the fourth Joseph, was born in 1743, and died August 4, 1826,
aged 83 years. His youngest son, Usher, the subject of the present notice, by Abigail
(Frost) Blunt, daughter of Hon. John Blunt, of Newcastle, N.H., was born in Alfred, Me ,
August 18, 1783. A more detailed account of Dr. Parsons's ancestry was printed by
himself, and a copy of it is herewith submitted. Early in life his taste for medical and
surgical pursuits began to show itself, and he entered the office of Doct. John Warren
of BostoD, and pursued his studies for one year. He then commenced practice in
Dover, N. H. When the war of 1812 broke out, he received a commission as surgeon's
mate, and was soon after attached for service to the squadron commanded by Commo-
dore Perry, on Lake Erie. He was acting surgeon in the battle of Lake Erie, on board
the flag-ship Lawrence. He was then appointed surgeon of the new 44-gun-^lnp Java.
From thence he was transferred to the Guerriere, under Com. McDonomxh. He visited,
under that officer, Gibraltar, Minorca, Tunis, Sicily, Naples and St. Petersburg, and,
on leave of absence, attended the medical schools and hospitals of Paris, London and
Edinburgh. In 1 S 2 2 he resigned his commission in the navy, and established himself
in his profession in Providence, R. I. The same year he married Mary J., daughter of
Rev. Abiel. Holmes, D.D., of Cambridge, Mass., by whom he had one son, Doet.
Charles W. Parsons, who succeeded to Ins father's business, and is now in successful
practice in Providence. Mrs. Parsons died in 182-5.
On establishing himself in Providence he soon rose to a very prominent position,
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both as physician and surgeon. For many years he was called to perform the most
difficult surgical operations in that city and vicinity. He was president of the Rhode-
Isiand Medical Society from 1837 to 1840. He received the degree of M.D. from Har-
vard College in 1818, from Dartmouth in 1821, and from Brown University in 1825.
In 1853, he was chosen first vice-president of the American Medicai Association, and
at their meeting the next year in St. Louis, in the absence of the president, Dr. Knight,
of New-Haven, he presided and delivered the opening address. He held the office of
medical lecturer in several public institutions, and was for a time professor of anatomy
in Brown University. In addition to these more public services, he has had more than
fifty pupils under his private tuition.
Dr. Parsons was somewhat distinguished as an author. He wrote several medical
works ; the first of which was "The Physician for Ships," intended for a guide on ship-
board in the management of diseases in the absence of a physician. His most impor-
tant literary production was a "Life of Sir William Pepperell, Bart.," of which three
editions have been published. He had also a decided taste for historical and genealo-
gical studies, and Avrote several genealogical articles of great value. He also investi-
gated the history of the Indians in Rhode-Island, and printed a list of several hundred
Indian names of localities in that state. It was issued in a pamphlet of 32 pages in 1861.
Doct. Parsons combined the graces of a Christian gentleman with distinguished emi-
nence in his profession.
He died of disease of the brain, after an illness of about two months. At the time of
nis death, he was one of the few remaining links which connect the present generation
with the past.
Dr. Parsons was elected a corresponding member of this society, April 21, 1845.
Wakren, John Wright, M.D., who was for several years a medical practitioner in
"Boston, died in the McLean Asylum in Somerville, January 4, 18G9. He was elected
a resident member of this society Jan. 21, 1856, and made himself a life member Jan. 7,
1863. He was born in Lincoln, Mass., Feb. 15, IS 12, and consequently was 56 years
-of age at his death. Doct. Warren descended from very respectable ancestry. His
earliest ancestor in this country was John Warren, who came from England in the
-•'Arbella" with Gov. Winthrop, and landed at Salem in 1630. Richard Warren,
who came in the' Mayflower, was a younger brother of John. John Warren bought a
place in Watertown, nearMt. Auburn, lived there two or three years, and then removed
to Weston. The stone house in England from which he came is said to be standing at
the present time, and is probably near 400 years old. John Warren had a son by the
same name, who also had a son John, who, in turn, had a son by that name; making
four of the name in direct descent. The last named John Warren had two wives and
nineteen children, the youngest of whom died at 91 years of age, and there was an
interval of 115 years between the death of the one who died first, and the death of the
■one who died last.
Jonnthan Warren (one of these children), the father of John Wright Warren, and
grandfather of Doct. John Wright Warren (the subject of the present notice), was one
-of the soldiers in the battle of Bunker Hill. He had five children, three sons and two
daughters. One of the daughters married Weston Cooley, of Somers, Conn., and the
other married Jonas Hastings, of Weston, Mass. The son? names were Jonathan,
John Wright, and Charles. Charles is still living, and resides in Boston. John
Wright, the father of Doct. Warren, married Harriet Cooley, of Somers, Conn., and
had nine children, two sons and seven daughters. He was born in Weston, Mass.,
where he lived several years, and afterwards removed to Lincoln, Mass., where most of
his children were born.
John Wright Warren, Jr., attended school in Lincoln, then the Academy in Concord
two years, and afterwards Phillips-Academy, in Exeter, N.H. He taught school in
Sudbury, Waltham and Watertown. He also attended the medical school connected
with Harvard University, studied medicine with Dr. Ivittredge of Watertown, and re-
ceived his diploma at Cambridge. He then commenced practice in Boston, and was
successful in business till ill health compelled him to abandon his profession in Febru-
ary, 1866. He was the inventor and patentee of a new and improved portable bathing
tent. He took great interest in the instruction of the blind, and was for a time a teacher
in what is now the " Perkins Institution for the Blind."
For more than twenty years, Doct. Warren was a member of the board of overseers
of the poor of Boston, and was for several years the chairman and treasurer of that body.
He was also at one time one of the representatives of Boston in the legislature of Mas-
sachusetts.
October 17, 1S33, Doct. Warren married Mary Matilda Robinson, daughter of John
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F. Robinson, of Portsmouth, N. II „ then residing on Green-street, Boston. He had
four children : Horace Winslow Warren, born June 19, 1842; Hellen Maria Warren,
boru Dee. 13, ISii ; John Franklin Warren, born Sept. 4, 1852 ; and Edward Herbert
Warren, born June IS, 18-53.
In the winter of 1864-5, in consequence of excessive attention to business, Docf.
Warren was taken ill, and, with short intervals of relief, his bodily and mental health
continued to fail, till on the 9th of February, 1866, he consented to become an inmate
of the McLean asylum, where he remained till his death.
Rogers, Maj. William. William Rogers was born in Orford, N. IT., April 4, 1817,
and died at his residence in Hyde Park, Mass., January 15, I860. Ho was the son of
John Rogers, Esq., who practised law several years in Orford, and afterwards turned
his attention to agricultural pursuits. The opportunities of William for acquiring a
good education in his boyhood -were slender. He attended the schools of his native
town six months in a year, and was one year a student in the academy. At the age of
sixteen he taught a school, and a little later he engaged in mercantile operations on a
small scale. lie had a strong thirst for knowledge, and made a degree of progress
which was quite remarkable under the circumstances. The few books which composed
his father's library he carefully studied, lie read Addison's Spectator through twelve
times. He was very familiar with the Bible and Shakspeare, and became well ac-
quainted with the structure of the English language. At the age of twenty-four he
came to Boston, quite poor and friendless. As means of subsistence he procured some
copying and keeping of accounts, and subsequently obtained a subordinate position in
one of the public schools. He was eminently self-reliant and endowed with great per-
severance under difficulties "which would have entirely disheartened many other men.
At last he found an opening in the office of Peleg W. Chandler, Esq. ; commenced the
study of law, and his diligence was so considerable and his services were so valua-
ble that he obtained some- compensation while pursuing his studies. He remained in.
that office several years after he was admitted to the bar. For some time he was the
reporter of legal decisions for the Boston Daily Advertiser— a service which gave great
satisfaction to those who had occasion to consult that paper on such subjects. He was
a well-read lawyer ; patient of investigation, thorough, accurate and sound. He had
no special aspirations for eminence as an advocate injury trials, but he was a safe coun-
sellor and an excellent conveyancer. Gov. Andrew became acquainted with him, and
noticed that he had some qualities of mind which fitted him for other positions. He
therefore requested Mr. Rogers to accept the office of assistant adjutant-general, with a
position on his staff. He proved to be a valuable officer, and won the entire confidence
of the governor, who w-as quite enthusiastic in his expressions of esteem and admiration
of his subordinate. It was at the earnest recommendation of Gov. Andrew that lie
was appointed by Chief-Justice Chase to the important and comparatively lucrative
office of register in bankruptcy for the third congressional district — a position which he
held at the time of his death.
I>uring his public engagements Major Rogers found time to become quite a proficient
in the ancient languages, and he read the French language with considerable facility.
He was } assionately fond of music, and could perform on several musical instruments.
But the violin, of all others, was his special favorite. For several years he discontinued
that fascinating employment, because, as he said, his power of execution fell so far
below the exactions of his taste.
Major Rogers was unobtrusive in his manners, patient in endurance, firm in his pur-
poses, almost feminine in his delicacy of thought and expression, and won the esteem
and confidence of those who knew him by his modest virtues, and not by the glare of
his genius or the depth and extent of his erudition.
Major Rogers was thrice married. His first wife was Margaret Mitchell. They were
married Dec. 18, 1851. She had one son, Waiter Fitzwilliam Rogers, who is now 1-1
years of age. His second wife was Ellen Mary Gavett, by whom lie had one daughter,
Mary Ellen Rogers, who is ten years of age. His third wife was Nancy Rebecca Holmes,
by whom he had four children; namely," Edwin Albert, George Ernc-t, Ida, and Lillian
Emily, all of whom still live.
Major Rogers was elected a resident meraber of this society December 6, 1867.
Proceedings.
.„ /, 1869. — A quarterly meeting -was held this afternoon,
t half past three o'clock, at the society's rooms, No. 17 Brutnfield street, and, in the
bsence of the president, Winslow Lewis, M.D., was called to' the chair.
Vol. XXIII. 31*
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Mr. "William J. Foley, the librarian, reported 11 volumes and 73 pamphlets as
donations since the last meeting.
The Kev. Edmund F. Slafter, the corresponding secretary, reported letters, accept-
ing membership, from the following named gentlemen: as a corresponding mem-
ber, Rev. Francis S. Hoyt, A.M., ot Delaware, Ohio; as resident members, Hon.
Albert Fearing, and Nathaniel Thayer, William Thomas, James L. Little, Eben 1).
Jordan, Benjamin F. Burgess, Charles W. Raisbeck, William W. Tucker, John I).'
Fowie, Peter Butler, J. M. Ballard. Ambrose Eastman, Augustus Parker, E. B.
Loring, George II. Kuhn,and John Foster, Esquires, of Boston ; Benjamin B. Davis
and George Craft, Enquires, of Brookiinc ; James Adams, Jr., and Edward Lawrence,
Esquires, of Charles town ; Mr. George E. Emery, of Lynn, and Mr. Charles Cowley,
of Lowell.
Kev. Dorus Clarke, D.D., the historiographer, read biographical sketches of
David Thomas Valentine, Esq., of the city of .New-York, and Joseph Richardson,
Esq., of Boston, members of the society recently deceased.
An elegant medallion portrait of the late Hon. John A. Andrew, LL.D., formerly
president of the society, was presented by Mr. J. Otis Wetherbee, for which the
thanks of the society were voted.
The Board of Directors nominated 21 candidates for resident membership, "who
were duly elected.
Hon. Lorenzo Sabine read a paper on Eastporfc, Maine, during the Embargo and
Non-Intercourse, 1607 to 1815. It wras enlivened by humorous aneedotes-and listened
to with deep attention. The thanks of the society were tendered to him for his paper,
and a copy requested. 1 J
The proposed amendment to the Constitution, of which notice was given by Rev.
Dr. Clarke at the meeting held Feb. 10th, was taken up, submitted to a vote, and
was not adopted. 1 1
pi
Boston, May 5. — A monthly meeting was held this afternoon, at the usual place
and time. In the abseuce of the president, lion Henry Wilson was called to the
chair, and Mr. Frederick Kidder was chosen secretary pro tempore, p|
The librarian reported as donations 19 volumes. 35 pamphlets, several files of news-
papers, etc. He also read a letter from Arthur Livermore, Esq., of Lowell, a resi-
dent member, accompanying several volumes of rare and valuable tracts. The special
thanks of the society were voted to Mr. Livermore for his donation. M
The corresponding secretary reported letters of acceptance as resident members from
William Hyde, Samuel II. Gorkin, Henry A. Rice, A. C. Baldwin, Walter C. Green,
Charles A. Stearns, James A. Dupee and Francis Bush, Jr.. Esquires, of Boston ; ; ■
J. C. Aver, Esq., of Lowell, and William Pope. Esq., of Brookline. f ,
Nine candidates for resident membership were nominated by the board of Directors 1
and elected.
The historiographer read a biographical sketch of the late Hon. George Folsom. of j
New- York, a corresponding member ; also a memoir of the late Miss Frances Man-
waring Caulkins, of New-London, Ct., written by her brother Henry P. Haven, Esq. f%
Col. Almon D. Hodges, of Boston, then read the first part of i paper on the " Dorr | j
Rebellion,'" so called, in which he gave a more full and precise statement of the
nature and history of that contest for enlarged suffrage. and of the character of the lead- ||
ing men engaged in it, than has heretofore appeared. The thanks of the society
were returned to Col. Hodges, and tie was requested to read the remainder of the
paper at a future meeting.^
The report of the committee on the revision of the By-Laws was then presented
and read by Col. Albert II. Hoyt, and, pursuant to the Constitution, it was ordered
that the report lie upon the table, for further action at the next monthly meeting.
The attention of the society was then called to the gift, by Solomon D. Townsend,
M.D., of Boston, of a handsomely framed photograph taken from a drawing made
from memory, under his direction, showing a part of Tremont street, with its dwell- *-*
ings and other buildings, extending from Court to Boylston streets, and the part of
Boyiston street between Tremont and Carver streets, representing them as they were
in the year 1S00. The special thanks of the society were voted to Dr. Townsend for
this exceedinglv interesting donation.
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BOOK NOTICES.
A True reporte of the laste voyage into the West and Northwest regions,
&c. 1517 worthily atchieved by Capteine Frobisher of the sayde voyage
the first finder and Generall. TVith a description of the people there
inhabiting, and other circuvisiances notable. Written by Dionyse Set-
tle, one of the eompanie in the sayde voyage and scruant to the
Eight Honourable the Earle of Cumberland. Imprinted at London
by Henrie Middleton, Anno. 15tt. Small 4t0. pp. 63. Black letter.
An edition of 50 copies of this rare little tract has lately been printed for Mr,
John Carter Brown, of Providence, for private circulation, from a copy of the
original in his possession.
Among all the early Arctic voyages for the discovery of a Northwest passage,
none created a greater sensation in its day than did those of Sir Martin Frobisher,
and none accomplished so little in the way of discovery. The projectors of these
voyages were among the first to conceive that a passage by water to Cathay, ex-
isted across the northern portions of America, and the first of them which was made
in the year 1576 was undertaken with this object. The expedition, which had the
especial patronage of Queen Elizabeth, consisted of two burks of 20 and 25 tons,
and a pinnace of 10 tons, and sailed from England on the 7th of June, 1576. Cer-
tain lands and a strait which was named after Frobisher, on the west of Baffin's Bay,
were discovered. The party landed, saw the natives, whom they describe, and, after
being knocked about by the ice for a few weeks, returned to England, where they
arrived on the 2d of October following.
Frobisher, according to the chroniclers of the day, " was highly commended, of
all men, for his great and notable attempt, but especially famous for the great hope
he brought of the passage to Cathay.'" It is believed that the matter would have
ended here, and no farther attempt been made fur the discovery in question* but for
a report that was circulated in London, to the effect that gold had been found in
some of the stones or earth carried back by the ships. To heighten the excitement
and belief, a small portion of gold, said to have been extracted from a certain stone,
was presented to the queen. This was sufficient to stimulate farther discoveries.
A new expedition was organi'-ed, and subscriptions flowed in so freely, that three
vessels, one of 180, and two of 100 tons each, manned by one hundred men, were
equipped and ready for sea the following May, 1577, when they set sail. The " Gen-
erall of the whole eompanie" was Frobisher; his Lieutenant, George Beste.
Dionyse Settle, the author of the " True Reporte," was but a " servant," as he calls
himself, to the Earl of Cumberland, one of the patrons and stockholders of the
enterprise.
The ships had a prosperous voyage, and reached the stra t where the expedition
had been the previous year. A party landed, evidently for what modern Californians
would call "' prospecting."
" The following day being the 19 of Iulie,-our Capteine returned to the shippe,
with good newes of great riches, which shewed itselie in the bowelles of those bar-
ren mountaines — wherewith we were all satisfied. A souden mutation. The one
parte of us being almost swallowed vp the night before, w- cruell Neptunes force,
and the reste on shoare, taking thought for their greedie paunches, how to find the
way to Newfoundland : at one moment we were all rapt .with ioye, forgetting both
where we were, and what we had sutfred. Behold the glorie of man, to night con-
temning riches, and rather looking for death than otherwise : and to morroue deuis-
ing howe to satisiie his greedie appetite for Golde." * * * " The stones of this sup-
posed continent with America, be altogether sparkled, and glister in the sunne like
Gold ; so likewise doth the sand in the'bright water, yet they veritie the olde Pro-
verbe : All is not golde that glister elk"
Quaint accounts are given of the natives, the sea unicorns, "the greate moun-
taynes of yce," the " dogges " which dragged their sledges, their " skhme boutes,"
etc. They also found " an oulde woman,"who being ineombred with a young rhilde
^wetooke." * * * " The ould wretch, whom, divers of oure saylers supposed to be
cither a Diveil, or a vVitchc, plucked off her buskins, to see if she were cloven footed,
and for her ougly he we and deform itie, we let her goe."
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Finally, " riches long concealed are presently discovered by Capteine Frobisher."
* * * " the shippe and barkes are frayghted with such stone or'Gold mineral], as he
judged to countervaille the charges of the first and ot" this second nauigation to these
countries, with sufficient interest to ye venturers, whereby they might be satisfied for
this time." OF this stone or earth which "glistered with particles of gold," they
" rayzed above 200 tunne, which they judged a reasonable frayght for the shippe
and two barkes."
The whole thoughts of the navigators seem to have been gold. Not a word is
said about new discoveries, or of a passage to Cathay. There is good reason for
this silence, as Frobisher's commission " directed him, in this voyage, onely for the
searching of the ore, and to defer the diseoverie of the passage till another time."
After speaking of the animal life, Mr. Settle says, " there is no manner of creeping
beaste hurtfuil, except some Spiders (which, as many aflirme, are signes of great
store of Golde) : " and when speaking of the natives he says, " they make signes of
certeine people, that weave bright plates of Golde in their foreheads, and other
places of their bodies." The ships being laden with 200 tons of the "'glistering
metal," they set sail for England, where they arrived on the 17th of September.
The stuff carried home was submitted to a commission which decided, " that the
matter of the golde ore had appearance and made show of great riches and profit :
and the hope of the passage to Cathay, by this voyage, was. greatly increased."
The queen was satisfied with the opinion of the commissioners, and a third expedi-
tion was decided upon, with the view* to colonize the newly-discovered countries,
which Elizabeth herself named ,k Meta Incognita." A map of the country showing
Frobisher's strait, will be found in the map made by Michael Lok, in Hakluyt's
"Divers Voyages," etc., London, 1582. It appears to be what is known as Hud-
son's strait, but Captain Hall in his recent voyage of discovery thinks he has found
the strait with the exact spot where Frobisher landed. We shall close with Mr.
Settle, and not speak of the third voyage of Frobisher, in which fifteen vessels were
employed, except to say that be carried back with him ship loads of the " glistering
metal" which he imagined was to enrich all the stockholders in the enterprise, but
he found to his sorrow, as Dionysius Settle has remarked, that " all is not golde that
glistereth."
The account of Frobisher's three voyages was first published in George Beste's
narrative in 1578. His own account was published at Geneva, in French, in 1578 ;
at Nuremburg, in Latin, and also in German, in 1580 ; again in Latin, at Nurem-
burg, in 1586 ; at Naples, in Italian, in 1582 ; and at Hamburg, in Latin, in 1675.
The narrative of the three voyages will also be found in Pinkerton's Collection of
Voyages, vol. xii. The narrative b\ Settle was published inT577, the same year of
the voyage, and is the earliest account printed. The volume is one of very great
rarity, none but the copy from which the reprint before us was made being known
in this country. The editor of the " Narratives of Voyages towards the Northwest
in search of a passage to Cathay and India, 1496-1631," in the publications of the
Ilakiuyt Society, does not appear to have seen the volume, and only speaks of it in
Hakluyt's Collection or' Voyages. j. r. b.
The History of Vermont, from Us Discovery to i7§ Admission info the
Union in 1791. By IIiland Hall. Albany, N. Y. : Joel Muusell.
1868. 8vo. pp. 521.
Of the New-England states, Vermont is the youngest in settlement and organiza-
tion. It is now but little more than a hundred years since the pioneers from Massa-
chusetts, Connecticut and Rhode-Island penetrated, the forests of the New-Hampshire
grants. But while the youngest, none of the other New-England states has shown
more zeal and enterprise in. the development of its history. Dr. Williams, Allen,
Slade, Thompson, B. If. Hall, and Miss Kemenway, would seem at first blush to
have covered the whole field, and to have left nothing undone. But there was stiil
wanting a historian for the period which Governor Hall has selected, who should bo
competent to deal with the difficult and abstruse problems involved. The whole
period, from the issue of the charter of Bennington in 1740 to the admission of the
state into the Union in l7Ui, was one of bitter, persistent and relentless controversy.
New-Hampshire, New-York, the kimi of England, the land-jobbers, and the settlers
on the grants, had each an element o( their own to throw into the seething cauldron.
In the progress of the controversy there (Mime to be a vast accumulation of documents
bearing on the subject, arguments carefully drawn by the ablest lawyers, petitions,
protests, letters and papers in endless variety. Not only were all these to be care-
fully investigated, and the wheat separated from the chaff, the truth drawn out of
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conflict and confusion, but beyond all these there were nice as well as profound ques-
tions of colonial law, of colonial boundaries, of charter-rights and limitations to be
clearly defined and applied to the points in controversy. It is obvious thai historical
tastes, learning and felicity of style alone are not adequate to such a task as this.
Superadded to these there must be an unusual balance, breadth and capacity or"
mind. We are happy to say that, in our opinion, Governor Hall has brought to the
task just those qualities which the exigencies of the work demanded. We know not
when we have read a volume of history, covering a period where the staple of material
was altogether of a controversial character, in which the narrative and the argument
mingle and flow on together, so clearly and smoothly, constantly reminding us of
the crystal flow of those beautiful streams in the valleys of Vermont, which we have
watched in other years with unalloyed satisfaction and delight.
Governor Hall's ideal of the historian's office is obvious, and we believe it to be the
true one. It is not so much to state his own conclusions or convictions, as by a
proper statement of facts to force their inevitable deductions upon the reader. He
has apparently no personal object to attain, but goes straight to the point where the
facts lead him. He never attempts to dispose of an inconvenient fact or theory by
the flourish of a pretended indignation, by denunciation or personal abuse. But he
etates with an. apparent fairness and fulness the facts on both sides of a controverted
point, and accepts the conclusion dictated by the preponderating evidence.
We have not space for even a brief analysis of this work, but the author has stated
so concisely and clearly what he proposed and what he thinks he has attained, that
we cannot do better than to reproduce it for the gratification of the reader.
" In bis investigations he has sought for the original and most authentic sources
of information, and has endeavored to state the facts of history in their true light. He
thinks it satisfactorily appears, that the early inhabitants of Vermont were under
the necessity of uniting together in a separate and distinct community, and in form-
ing an independent State, In order to maintain their titles and preserve their prop-
erty, and were fully justified in their resistance to the oppressive measures of New-
York, and in their revolt against its authority ; and that they conducted their public
affairs, both against New-York and the common enemy, with a patriotic energy and
consummate ability that commanded the respect of their contemporaries, and which
entitles them to the honored remembrance of their posterity."
In reading this volume we freely confess that we have been forced to accept the
author's conclusions. But if we have been deceived, if he has succeeded in making
the " worse appear the better reason," then we freely accord to him a skill and power
in the use of language and in the management of his subject, which Mr. Webster or
Mr. Choate, in the palmy days of their career, might well have coveted.
This work will be read with great interest and profit not only by the citizens of
Vermont, but by all students of New-England history, as it gives the best account of
the settlement of the colonial boundaries, embracing New-Hampshire, Connecticut,
Massachusetts and New- York, which we have anywhere seen. It contains also in
the appendix very valuable biographical notices of the principal persons mentioned
in the volume. ' e. f. s.
Fragments of Family and Contemporary History. Gathered by T. II.
E. Pittsburgh: printed by Bakewell & Marthens. 1867. 8vo.
pp. 142.
This book is an amplification of an address delivered by Rev. Thomas II. Robinson,
of Harr L>burg, at a family meeting of the Robinsons, Blaines and McCords, descen-
dants of early colonists of the Cumberland Valley. The volume is composed mainly
of a historical sketch of the early settlement of this valley by the Scotch-Irish, and
especially of the sufferings of the colonists in the Indian wars, and is a very interest-
ing contribution to local history. In an appendix, there is a Family Register of the
three families above named, which, probably unavoidably, is deficient in dates ; it
gives, however, a good outline of the genealogies. w. h. w.
A Genealogical 3Iemoir of the Chase family of Chesham, Bucks, in
England, and of Hampton and, Newbury in New-England, with Notices
of some of their Descendants. By George B. Chase. Reprinted
from the Heraldic Journal. Boston: II. W. Dutton & Son. 1869.
8vo. pp. 10.
The peculiar christian name of Aquila Chose, who with his brother Thnmna settled
here in 1636. renders the labor of identification easy. In Cheeham, co. Bucks, Eng-
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land, there is a record of Aquila Chape born in 1580, son of Richard and grandson of
Thomas Chase of that parish. There can be no doubt that the emigrant belonged to
this family, and but slight question that he was the son of this Aquila. Among the
descendants of the emigrant have been Rev. Stephen of Ltfnn, grandfather of Theodore
a prominent merchant of Boston ; the Hon. Ithamar Chase, and Chief-Justice Dudley
Chase of Vermont, Philander Chase, Bishop of Illinois, and Salmon P. Chase, now
Chief-Justice of the United States.
The arms of the family of Chase of Chesham are, Gules, four crosses patonce
argent two and two, on a canton azure a lion passant or. Crest, a demi-lion rampant
or, holding between his feet a cross patonce argent. w. n. w.
Morgan Genealogy. A History of James Morgan, of New-London,
Conn., and his Descendants ; from 1607 to 1869. (Thirteen Illustra-
tive Portraits.) With an Appendix, containing the History of his brother
Niles Morgan, of Springfield, Mass., and some of his Descendants.
By Nathaniel H. Morgan. Hartford : Press of Case, Lockwood &
Brainard. 18(39. 8vo. pp. 280.
This is a good family history, exact in dates and clearly arranged. The greater
portion is devoted to the descendants of James Morgan, evidently a Welshman, who
lived in Roxbury and New-London and died in 1085, aged 78. We see no evidence
of his having been related to Miles Morgan or any other colonist of the name ; but
as the author has been sparing of traditionary facts, we may allow him to suppose
this connection to be established . The bo< »k is handsomely printed and has a thorough
index. It deserves a high rank among such works. w. h. w.
Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the year 18G8. Publi-
cation Fund Series. New-York : Printed for the Society. 1868.
8vo. pp. 458.
The New- York Historical Society was instituted Dec. 10, 1804, and incorporated
Feb. 10, 1809. The first volume of its Collections was published in the year 1811,
the second in 1814, the third in 1821, and the fourth in 1829. The last named volume
contained a continuation of Smith's History of New-York. The first volume of
Smith was subsequently reprinted as a volume of the collections, making five volumes,
which completed the first series.
The second series was commenced in 1841, the first volume being edited by the
late Mr. Folsom. A second volume appeared in 1849, and the first part of vol. iii.
in 1857. The fourth volume, published in 1850, contains a catalogue of the printed
books in the society's library. A catalogue of the library in 1814 had been appended
to the second volume of the first series.
The present volume commences a new series, and is issued at the expense of the
Publication Fund. The first proposals for the establishment of this fund were issued
in 1858. The plan was to issue scrip-shares of twenty-Jive dollars each, the shares
being transferable, and entitling the holder to interest at the rate of five per cent.
till the publications should be commenced, and after that to " one copy of each and
every publication made at the expense of the fund, amounting to not less than one
octavo volume of five hundred pages per annum." Not more than 1,250 copies are
to be printed, "of which the society receives, for corresponding societies and
exchanges for the increase of the library, 250 copies ; but no copies' are offered for
sale or disposition in any other manner by the society." At the date of the publica-
tion of this volume, 750 shares had been disposed of. The price of the remaining
shares will be fifty dollars each.
The editors of this vlume are Hon. George Bancroft, Hon. John Romeyn Brod-
head, and George H. Moore, Esq. The contents are : 1, The Continuation of Chal-
mers's Political Annals ; 2, The Gulden Letters ; 3, Documents relating to the
Administration of Leisler.
The volume of Chalmers's Annals, published in 1780, closed at the Revolution of
1688. The continuation brings it down to near the close of the seventeenth century.
It is now printed for the first time from the author's manuscript, in the possession of
Mr. Bancroft. The character of the Annals is too well known to require comment.
The Golden Letters are written by Lieut. Governor Cadwallader Golden, to his son, 1
in the years 1759 and 1700, and relate to the mistakes and omissions in the above
mentioned History of New-York by \Villiam Smith. They contain important infor-
mation, and are written in an agreeable style.
1869.]
Book Notices. 367
The Documents relating to the Administration of Leisler, consist of: 1, Jour-
nals of the New-York Council. April £7 to June 6, 1039. from an attested copy in
the British State Paper Office; 2, Letters, Depositions and other documents, most
of which were preserved by descendants of Cant, Jacob Leisler, and copied about one
hundred years ago by the artist-antiquary, Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere, many of
whose manuscripts are preserved in the collection of the Philadelphia Library Com-
pany ; and 3, " Loyalty Vindicated," a tract in defence of Leisler, printed at Boston
in 1698, and now for the first time reprinted from a copy in the library of the society.
This initial volume of the *' Publication Fund Series " does great credit to the
publishing committee under whose superintendence it has beendbrought out. The
selection of materials, the literary labor in preparing them lor the press, and the
typographical appearance, all show their judgment and taste. We are informed
that the subsequent volumes will be promptly issued, and will be equally valuable.
J. W. D.
Ayinals of Witchcraft in New-England and Elsewhere in the United
States from their First Settlement. Drawn up from Unpublished and
other Well-Authenticated Records of the Alleged Operations of Witches
and their Instigator the Devil. By Samuel G. Drake. Boston : W.
Elliott Woodward. 1S69. Fcp. 4to. pp. 306.
Much has been published during the last few years upon the history of Witchcraft j
in New-England, as the book notices in the Register will show. The reprint of the
works of Mather and Calef, by Mr. Fowler, and the subsequent and more satisfactory
one by Mr. Drake ; the two volumes of extracts from the court records issued by Mr.
Woodward as the introductory volumes to the present series ; and Mr. Upham's
elaborate history of the Salem tragedy, have made the subject familiar, inmost of its-
phases, to the students of American history., though they have by no means exhaust-
ed it. Mr. Poole's recent brochure in defence of Cotton Mather, has awakened a
new interest in the matter, and now the work before us will renew and keep alive
that interest. These publications, and many others that could be mentioned, do not
look as though there was a disposition in the people of Massachusetts to conceal the
dark spots in its history. Nor is there need of it ; for no State can better afford to
have the whole truth told about it.
This is, we believe, the Qrst attempt to arrange the events in the history of Witch-
craft in this country in chronological order. This arrangement is the best for
reference, and besides has other advantages. In compiling these annals, Mr. Drake i
has drawn largely, for facts, upon unprinted documents in his own possession, while
at the same time he has not neglected the scattered accounts and notices of the sub-
ject already in print. He has wisely chosen to bring out in the fullest detail the
history of those events which are unknown to the public, or imperfectly known ; and
has merely referred to those portions of our history winch have been investigated j
thoroughly in previous works. 'Thus we have here onl) a synopsis of the events of 1092.
Mr. Drake has given a " Preliminary Dissertation upon Mutters connected with
Witchcraft," in which much curious information on the si bject will be found, com-
mencing with the origin of the superstition and closing with an account of Moll
Pitcher and seme of her contemporaries, not forgetting the "spiritualists" of the
present day. The annals themselves begin with the year 1030 and end with 1728.
Two valuable documents appear in the appendix, neither of which has been printed
before. The first is the Examination of Hugh Parsons of Springfield on a Charge of
Witchcraft and the Testimonies given against him before Mr. William. Pynchcn at
Springfield, 1651. The greater portion of -the manuscript is in the handwriting of
Mr. Pynehon. This document fills forty printed pages, and furnishes full details of
this case, concerning which only meagre notices have heretofore been printed. The
Beeond document is entitled, Depositions and other Papers connected with the Proceed-
ings against Mrs. Elizabeth Morse of Nev;bury, under the charge of Witchcraft. It
fills thirty-eight pages. The testimony was taken in 1080.
The present volume is No. 8 of Woodward'* Historical Scries, It is printed,
uniform with the previous volumes of this series, by Mr. Mansell of Albany, whose
reputation as a printer of this kind of works is well known ; and is embellished with
a portrait of Hon. John Wentworth of Chicago, to whom the work is dedicated as
"an acknowledgment of his valuable services in the cause of rescuing materials for
the history of the founders of New-England." There is an excelieut index.
J. W. D.
.
363 Book Notices, [July,
Genealogical History of the Lee Family of Virginia and Maryland, from
A.D. 1300 to A.D. 13G6. With Notes and Illustrations. Edited by
Edward C. Mead. New-York : Kichardson & Co. 1868. 8vo.
pp. 114.
In this very handsome volume we find the evidences of more zeal than knowledge.
The basis of the pedigree is a copy of a Herald's Visitation of Shropshire, obtained
from London in 1750. This contains the pedigree of the Lets of Larigiey , Nordley and
Cotton, in Shropshire, down to 1063, and is probably correct. The compiler, however,
jumps at the conclusion that a Richard Lee living at London in 1663, was the colonist
of Virginia. He does nut produce a single proof, and of course the pedigree falls to
the ground. Nearly all the book is thus based on an unfounded assumption of
identity, such as has disfigured too many of our New-England genealogies.
Tho real value of the book consists in the portraits of the American Lees, viz. :
Richard, son of the emigrant ; Richard Lee, Jr. ; Col. Thomas Lee; Gen. Henry Lee ;
Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Mrs. Mary Custis Lee.
The book is well printed, and would be a very valuable genealogy if the author had
seen the weak spot in his pedigree and had properly secured it. As it is, unless
farther proofs are shown it musi remain as a curiosity of genealogy rather than an
authority. w. n. w.
The Faiifaxes of England and America in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Centuries, including Letters from and to Hon. William Fai? fax, Pres-
ident of Council of Virginia, and Ids sons Col. George William Fair-
fax, and Rev. Bryan, Eighth Lord Fairfax, the neighbors and friends
of George Washington. By Edward D. Neill, Author of Terra
Marice, &G. Albany, N. Y. : Joel Munsell. 1868, 8vo. pp. 234.
This book is well printed, and that is about all that can be said in its praise. It is
a sad disappointment, the letters being of very trifling value to the historian. We
had hoped the. genealogical portion would be well investigated, but the compiler adds
few names and hardly a date to what was before known. The editor seems to have
annotated with care and diligence, but the materials were common-place and hardly
worth the honors of print. w. h. w.
A Genealogy of a Fislce Family. Sixteen Generations. Period 1399-
1867. (From Hist. Coll. Essex List., vol. viii. No. 3.) Salem, Mass. :
Published by the Essex Institute. 4to. pp. 20.
This genealogy was prepared by Alfred Poor, of Salem, and contains a record of the
descendants of William Fiske, of Wenham. The compiler is favorably known as a
genealogist, and the present. work bears evidence of a diligent search among the
records. w. n. w.
A History of Loicell. Second Revised Edition. By Charles Cowley.
Boston : Lee & Shepard. Lowell : B. C. Sargeant and J. Merrill
& Son. 1S68. 12nio. pp. 235. I
The first edition of this work, or rather its germ, was published, in 1856, at Lowell,
in an octavo of 168 pages, under the title of Handbook of Business in Lowell, with a
History of the City. Mr. Cowley also published, in 1862, a pamphlet of 21 pages,
entitled, Indians and Pioneers of the Region, of Lowell.
The present work contains a great amount of facts concerning the history of this
flourishing city and the biography of its eminent men. Much information relative
to the introduction of the cotton manufacture into this country will also be found
here. The voluine contains many views of public buildings and other illustrations.
J. W. D.
Genealogies of the Stranahan, Josselyn, Filch and Dow Families in
North America. (Privately printed.) Brooklyn, N. Y. 1868.
8vo. pp. 126, including blanks.
This little book, edited by Dr. Henry R. Stiles, " is intended to exhibit the genea-
logies of the Stranahan, Josselyn, Fitch and Dow families, as represented by the
children of Mr. J. S. F. Stranahan. of the city of Brooklyn, N. Y." The "most
extensive genealogy ia that of the Fitch family, which is quite thoroughly given.
1809.]
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The Stranahans are descended from James S., who came from the north of Ireland in
1725, and died at Plainfieid, Conn., 171)2. The Dow genealogy is traced in a single
line to Ephraim J)., of Coventry, Conn., in 1741. The Jdsselyhs are descended from
Thomas J., of Hingham and Lancaster.
It will be seen that this is a hook prepared for a special purpose, but it will be of
service to many of the names here recorded. The Fitch portion indeed is of sufficient
extent to be ranked as a family history. The care and learning of the editor are shown
in many notes and appendices. w. u. w.
Manuscript Volume. By Thomas Shepard, of Cambridge.
A volume in the library of the Historic Genealogical Society contains matter that
will interest the descendants of some of the early settlers of Cambridge. It is in
the autograph of Key. Mr. Shepard, who succeeded Messrs. Hooker and Stone, as
minister of that town, and contains the relations of the experience of persons ad-
mitted as members of the church. It formerly belonged to Charles Ewer, Esq., the
first president of the above Society, and, some years after his death, was presented
to the Society, by his sister, the late-Miss Charlotte Ewer. Most of the relations
fill one page, and some till several. They are headed : " The Confessions of diverse
p'pounded to be received and were entertained as members." Then follow the con-
fessions of the following persons, viz. : 1, Edward Hall ; 2, Francis Moore ;' 3, Good-
man Lnxford's wife ; 4, George Willdoe ; 5, John Sill ; G, John Sill's wife ; 7, Mr.
Eaton; 8, Christopher Cane ; 0, Goodman Daniel! ; 10, Mr. Sparhawke ; 11, Mris.
Sparbawke ; 12, Mr, Sanders . 13, John Stedman ; 14, Goodwife Holmes ; 15, Mr.
Collins; 10, John Stansby ; 17," Barbary Cutter ; 18, Goodman Manning ; 19, Ivat-h-
erine, Mris. Ruggles may d ; 20, John Stedman's wife ; 21, John Trundle; 22, Mr.
Andrews; 23, our brother Jackson's man, Richard Eagles ; 24, Mris. Green ; 25, B.
Jackson's mayo ; 26, Golding Moore : 27, William Hamlet ; 28, Brother Collins 's
wife': 29, B. Moore's wife ; 30, B. Parrish's wife ; 31, B. Crackbone's wife ; 32,
Hannah Brewer; 33, Robert Homes : 34, old Goodwiie Cutter ; 35, B. Winshop's
wife; 3G, Goodwife Willdoea; 37, B. Greene's wife; 38, Mr. Dunster; 39, Mr,
Haynes ; 40, Goodman Shepard ; 44 (Jan. 8, 1G40), Goodman Fes-sing ton ; 42,
Richard Cutter ; 43, Goodwife Usher ; 44, Widow Arlington ; 45, Goodwife G-riz*
7,e\l ; 4G, Goodwife Champney ; 47 (Jan. 7, 1644), Goodman With ; 48, Si\ Jones ;
49, Goodman Fannell.
Beginning at the other end of the book arc some abstracts of sermons, also in
Mr. Shepard's autograph. Perhaps these sermons were preached at the Thursday
lecture in Boston, or they may have been preached to Mr. Snepard's own congrega-
tion when he was present. They are headed as follows : —
Mr. Cotton.
Revel. 4: 1:2.
Acts : 13 : 43. .
Revel. 5 : 12, 13.
Mr. Ward.
Nehem. 8 : 10.
Mr. Cott :
Revel. 5 : 13.
Mr. Chancy.
John 1 : 12.
Mr. Ward.
Isaj. 42: 18 to 21
Mr. Ward.
Hab. 3 : 16.
Mr. Cotto.
Revel. 6: 1,2.
Mr. Huit.
1 Jor. 12 : ult.
J. C.
Revel. G. 1, 2.
Ezek. 47: 11.
Scale 4 :
Revel. 7. 8.
Mr. Bur.
lsaj.30: 20,21.
Revel. 6 : 9, 10
,11. 5 Seale.
Then follows
the confession of "
Will :
Ames."
J.
W. D,
Terra Marias : or Threads of Maryland Colonial History. By Edward
D. Neill, one of the Secretaries of the President of the United Sates.
Nee falsa dicere, nee vera reticere. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott
& Co. 1867. 12mo. pp. 260.
Mr. Neill, author of the History of IL'nyicsota, published in 1858. in the work whose
title we have given above gathers up some ♦* threads" of the Colonial History of Mary-
land, the home of his paternal ancestors. He dedicates the book to George Peabody,
Esq., of Massachusetts, the well-known patron of the city of Baltimore, The volume
commences with the history of George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, born in 1582,
who with Daniel Gookin and others became a member of the Virginia Company ; had
a patent granted him of Newfoundland, where he for a while resided ; was converted
to Romanism; a favorite of king Charles the First. Calvert wrote '• a charter for a
new plantation, in which he should be made sole proprietor, with little less than regal
power, far above the will of the people, and at the same time containing provisions that
would be attractive to settlers as well as pecuniarily profitable to himself." This met
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the approval of the king. The proposed colony was named by Charles, "Terra Marisc,
in honor of his French wife, queen Mary, as Henrietta was frequently called." The
proposed charter seems to have been of an arbitrary and despotic character. Lord Bal-
timore died soon after, on the loth of April, 1632, before the grant was really made out
to him. The patent was subsequently issued in the name of his son and successor,
Cecillus, the second Lord Baltimore, hi the charter as granted by the king it reads,
" that We of our more special grace, have thought fit that the said region and islands
be united into a Pkovince and nominate the same Maryland, by which name we will
that it shall henceforth be called." Two vessels, one called the "Ark," a ship of 400
tons, and the other, the '"Dove," a pinnace of 50 tons, were purchased and freighted.
The colony consisted of Protestants and Koman Catholics. After leaving Gravesend it
was ascertained that the passengers had not taken the oath of allegiance to the government
of the mother country. The vessels were accordingly pursued and the people brought
back, but on taking the oath they were allowed to embark. Lord Baltimore, in a letter
to Ms friend Wentworth, says, that he had sent "a hopeful colony into Maryland."
«' There are two of my brothers gone, with very near twenty other gentlemen of very
good fashion, and three hundred laboring men, well provided in all things." They
reached then place of destination in March, 1633—4. The two brothers mentioned were
Leonard and George Calvert. The former was made the. first governor of the Maryland
colony. The emigrant pinnace, the "Dove," sailed from St. Mary for Boston, loaded
with grain, after the plentiful harvest of the first season was over. Many vessels had
previously coasted back and forth, between the southern settlements and New-England,
exchanging the various products of the colonies. The first mention by Gov. Winthrop,
we believe, of these commercial transactions was April 27, 1631. "There came," he
says, "from Virginia into Salem a pinnace of eighteen tons, laden with com and
tobacco. She was bound to the north, and put in there by foul weather. She sold her
corn at ten shillings the bushel." — ( Winthrop* s Journal, vol. i. 50.)
We do not recollect to have seen, except on page 60 of the book under notice, the
title " Governor Maverick of Massachusetts," applied to the worthy citizen of Noddle's
Island, who, in 1638, according to Josselyn, was "the only hospitable man in all the
country, giving entertainment to all comers gratis.''
On the 9th of June, 1647, Gov. Leonard Calvert died, and Lord Baltimore appointed
"William Stone, a protestant, governor of the Colony. We do not purpose following
Mr. Neill further in his " threads," having now reached the formative period of the
Maryland Colony. The remaining chapters are devoted to " Difficulties with Virgini-
ans, and those arising from the Civil War in England; the Advent of the Friends, and
their Influence; Boundary Disputes ; Involution of 16S9, the Established Church,
and Presbyterianism ; Society during the Eighteenth Century and Causes which led to
Union with other Colonies in a Declaration of Independence ; Brief Sketch of the Pro-
prietaries." In the appendix is a poem copied from the second volume of the Gentle-
man's Magazine, entitled "A Journey from Patapsco in Maryland to Annapolis, April
4, 1730." With a good index the compiler gives a proper Jinis to his interesting pro-
duction, w. B. T.
History of the Town of Winchendon (Worcester County, Mass.), from
the Grant of Ipswich, Canada, in 1735, to the Present Time. By
A. P. Marvin. Winchendon : Published by the Author. 1863.
8vo. pp. 528.
We gladly welcome another contribution to New-England's local history. The
work opens with an " introduction " which the publisher makes answer the purpose of
a preface. This is merely a matter of taste. Mr. Marvin has given the proper attention
to maps. These should never be overlooked in a work of this kind. He has given us
also a profusion of lithographic enera\ tugs ; but these only disfigure the work, as they
are merely caricatures ; and we cannot be made to believe that any human being ever
looked like same of them.
It appear- from the publisher's introduction that his work is based upon certain lec-
tures ou the history of Winchendon, delivered in that town by the Rev. Join M.
Whiton, in the year 1S55. Mr. Whiton is extensively known as an historical scholar,
who^e name adds value to any work with which it is found connected. He very
naturally endeavored to ascertain why the town was named Winchendon, but was not
able to come to any definite conclusion ou that head. Our own opinion is that some
one interested in the town originated in or near one of the Winchendons in Bucking-
hamshire, old England. We dissent entirely from the editor's opinion respecting the
name us first proposed, which was that of Eppsberry, or, us he has it, Epcsbcrry ; thus
1869.]
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371
perpetuating the names of two gentlemen who were an honor to New-England. He
thinks it fortunate that those two gentlemen were sacrificed for the sake of euphony !
For this same reason the names of many places in our country seem to us perfectly
ridiculous, and we doubt not time will render them more so. It maybe safely asked,
«« What's in a name: '' We answer, there is a great deal in a name. Association in
conferring them should he more regarded in our cities and towns.
We do not learn that Winchendon has ever clone much in the way of publication of
pamphlets, having seen but very few of any kind. A few discourses and sermons de-
livered in the town are all that has come under our notice. There should be in every
town some safe depository where, with its written (MS.) records should be placed copies
of all printed tracts having reference to the town.
This collection of Mr. Marvin is, and must remain an inestimable one to all those
belonging to that locality. It is just what will be sought for in future years by gene-
rations yet unborn. It is much easier to find fault with a work than to make such
work. If any one is inclined to be captious of a work of this kind, we recommend
such to make another and a better work if he can. s. c. d.
The Military and Civil History of Connecticut during the War of
■ 1861-65, comprising a detailed account of the various regiments and
batteries, through march, encampment, bivouac and battle: also in-
stances of distinguished personal gallantry, and. biographical sketches
of many heroic soldiers : together with a record of the patriotic action
of citizens at home, and of the liberal support furnished by the Slate
in its Executive and Legislative departments. By W. A. Croffut and
Jotin M. Morris. Illustrated. New York : Published by Ledyard
Bill. 1868. 8vo. pp. 891. [With an Appendix, a "Roll of Honor,"
and a good Index of Names.]
In turning over the leaves of this goodly volume, our attention ha3 been specially
directed, not only to the great variety of subjects brought together in the noble war-
record of the brave sons of Connecticut, but also to the succinct and impressive man-
ner in which the details are presented. The statements are generally simple, terse and
effective. We seem to have a good idea of the patriotic part taken by our sister State,
through the influence and action of her worthy sons and daughters at home and in the
battle-field, in putting down the rebellion, and bringing about the blessed restoration
of peace to our land. Such records should be given to the world. The memory of
the valiant souls who died in the great struggle, as well as those who lived to conquer,
will be embalmed for the recognition and praise of the coming ages. Connecticut sent
fifty thousand soldiers in her own regiments, and it is conjectured half as many more
in the regiments of other states. Massachusetts is in close fellowship with her, not
only in the spirit of self-sacrifice and patriotic ardor she manifested, but also in the life-
blood that passes through some of her children's veins. Fur be it remembered as a
fact of history, that many of the pure and high-minded of her early colonists were the
choice seed-grain from the homes and settlements of the old Bay-State. Not with a
selfish enthusiasm, therefore, nor an unbecoming pride do we make this register, but
present it to show our relationship, though more than two centuries have intervened
since the fertile vales of Hartford, Windsor, Wethersfield and other now important
places were sought by a people who had left behind a name and influence sacred in
Massachusetts. But not alone in Massachusetts, neither in New-England, but in the
entire loyal country, from the Canadian frontier to the Gulf of Mexico, from the At-
lantic to the Pacific, coast, East, West, North and South, does the stirring deeds of
Connecticut's patriotic sons awaken heartfelt responses. Still further, the undying
strains are echoed from land to land, till it has belted the entire civilized globe. The
intrepid Lyon, the brave Winthrop, the esteemed Meade, the valiant Drake, the favorite
Wait, the noble Griswold, the manly Eno, the accomplished and veteran Mansfield, the
gallant Porter, the indomitable Merwin, the devoted Chatfieid, the inspiring Ripley,
the renowned Sedgwiek, the energetic Warner, the honored Whipple, the prompt Con-
verse, the refined Steadman, the illustrious Foote, and a host of others, officers and
privates, in the array and navy, have their mausoleum in many hearts.
Time and space would fail us to give anything like a digest of the book with its
three score steel portraits, its narratives, biographies, grouping of events, descriptive
scenes, written, we should judge, in a spirit of fairness, and by those who were con-
versant with the detailed aifairs at home and in the army of the republic — with benevo-
372 Booh Notices. [July,
lence, patriotism and perseverance which attended the cause to its ultimate success.
The compilers state that they have " gathered facts with diligence and care from official
reports, diaries, scrap books, newspapers, private letters, personal interviews, and every
available source, seeking corroboration as far as practicable." By such a gathering and
publishing much that would have been irretrievably lost is made accessible to the pub-
lic and preserved as long as our literature endures. Generations to come will read these
records of patriotism and self-endurance, will recall the holy martyrdom of their sires,
their whole-souled consecration on the altars of liberty, and it will stir them, if they
read the record arighv, to kindred endeavors in behalf of themselves, their children,
their country and the world. w. b. t.
The Military Services and Public Life of Major- General John Sullivan,
of the American Revolutionary Army. By Thomas C. Amoby. Bos-
ton: Wiggm&Lunt. Albany, N.Y.: J. Muhsell. 1868. 8vo. pp.320.
It is fortunate for the truthfulness of American history, and for the just fame and
reputation of the distinguished men whose lives and characters form so much of it, that
every new contribution to that history is subjected to the scrutiny of honest and well-
informed minds, who have within reach the materials upon which to base a full and
impartial statement; so that no considerable deviation from the truth, designedly or
otherwise, is suffered to pass without exposure Thus, when Mr. Bancroft, in the ninth
volume of his History of the United States, gives impressions of the character and ser-
vices of public men of the revolutionary period, differing so widely from what is con-
ceived to be true, his allegations and judgments are quickly reviewed, criticized and tested.
It is the misfortune of Mr. Bancroft, that he often prefers sounding phrases and
" glittering generalities " to plain statements of fact, and, where he dares not allege boldly,
contents himself with an innuendo. His style is open to grave criticism, and his his-
tory is fast coming to be regarded as unworthy of confidence. His last volume has
given him much trouble, and ought to be carefully revised.
Already vindications of the character and public services of President TLced, Generals
Schuyler and Greene, have appeared ; and the volume, whose title is at the head of
tliis notice, is a vindication of another illustrious character of the revolutionary epoch.
Major- General John Sullivan, of New- Hampshire, was one of the eight brigadier-
generals of the continental army, appointed in 1775. He resigned on account of ill
health, in 1780. Throughout his military career he rendered great and arduous ser-
vices to his country, and there is no truth whatever in the charges made by Mr.
Bancroft.
Mr. Amory examines, carefully and at considerable length, all the facts bearing on
these charges, and shows that they must have originated in prejudice or in ignorance.
The actions and motives of Gen. Sullivan are clearly before the reader, in Sullivan's
correspondence, and in the correspondence of his cotemporaries, from which Mr.
Amory has freely quoted. But above all this, Gen. Sullivan had the esteem and friend-
ship of Washington, Greene, Lafayette, Hamilton, and others, from first to last. No
higher testimonials of character and patriotism can be produced. The judgments of
such m- a are not easily set aside; and the public will be slow to accept another
character for Gen. Sullivan, based upon unsupported statements.
Mr. Amory has extended his volume to embrace the important public services of
. Sullivan in civil life. He was a member of the continental congress in 1774, and again
in 1780; and president of New-Hampshire in 1786, 1787, and 1789. During the last
year of his presidency he was appointed by Washington, Judge of the U. S. District
Court for New-Hampshire, which office he held at the time of his death in 1795. He
was for some years attorney-general of New -Hampshire. In all these important trusts
he Mas a faithful and efficient officer.
The appendix to this volume contains, among other things, a very interesting notice
of the Sullivan Family in this and the old country. The lather of Gen. Sullivan came
from Ireland and settled in Somers worth, N. II., nearly a century and a half ago. He was
of ancient Irish lineage — of an ancestry entirely worthy of his distinguished descendants
in America. Among the other sons — all distinguished — of the emigrant Sullivan was
Gov. James Sullivan of Massachusetts. Mr. Araory has already recorded his life and
public services in two volumes.
This life of Gen. Sullivan will find many readers, especially among persons interested
in the history of New-Hampshire. Gen. Sullivan took so important a part in the
events of the revolutionary period, that his life is but a recital of the history of those times.
Although written by a descendant, it is alike free from bitterness aud panegyric. It is
characterized by a spirit of candor and fairness, and by a remarkably clear, even style ;
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all of wHich Mr. Bancroft would do well to emulate. It forms a valuable contribution
to our historical literature, and to the history of New-Hampshire. We wish other
worthies of that state might find as candid and able a biographer.
This volume is printed in the best style by John Wdson and Son. c. w. T.
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, at the Annual Sleeting
held at the Hall of the Society in Worcester, October 21, 1868. (No.
51.) Svo. pp. G2.
We are indebted to our friend Mr. Nathaniel Paine, of Worcester, the Trcasiirer of
the A. A. Society, and one of its most valuable members, for a copy of this publication.
Among other interesting matter, it contains the report of the librarian, Mr. Haven, in
which he enumerates fresh and important " illustrations of the manner in which unex-
pected facts will disclose themselves to intelligent observers of old fields of study from
new points of view." lie gives also an outline of the leading facts of Gosnold's expe-
dition, in 1G02, to the Massachusetts-Bay, and his brief occupancy of Cuttyhunk (now
Gosnold), an event of general interest, and suggests that there may be a re-union of the j
American Antiquarian Society and the Massaclnisetls Historical Society, at that place, at
some future time.
The Conclusion of a Ministry in the Parish of Emmanuel Church : A
Sermon preached on Palm Sunday, March 21, 1869. By the Rector,
F. D. Huntington, D.I)., Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Central
New-York. Not published. Boston : Printed for the Con^reg-ation,
by E. P. Dutton & Co. 1S69. Svo. pp. 21.
This sermon is deserving of notice as a brief history of the parish whose first and
only rector was Dr. Huntington, from its organization in April, 1860, to Easter, 1869. j
On the Sth of last April, in his own church, Dr. Huntington was consecrated bishop
of the diocese of Central New-York. The services were peculiarly impressive unci in- j
teresting. For twenty- six years he has been a resident of this community, growing in,
power and influence, which were always exerted with signal success in behalf of Chris-
tian education and religion. \
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Thaddeus Stevens,
delivered in the House of Pepresentatives, Washington, J). C, Decem-
ber 17,1868. Washington: Government Printing-OfHce, 1869.
Svo. pp. 84. j
The subject of these memorial addresses was so prominently before the public during
the eventful years ju»t passed, that a brief estimate of his life and character may not be i
out of place here. j
Mr. Stevens was born in Danville, county of Caledonia, Vt., April 4, 1792, and died
in Washington, August 11, 1S68. He passed about two years in the University of
Vermont, but that college having supended operations .on account of the war of IS 12,
he entered Dartmouth College, and was graduated thence in IS 14. After reading law i
a short time with the late Judge Mattocks, at Peacham, Yt., he engaged in teaching in j
York, Penn., and at the same time pursued his legal studies. In 1816, he was admitted
to the bar of the county of Harford, Maryland, but settled in practice in Gettysburg,
Penn. He entered into local, political life as an anti-Mason in 1S2S-29 ; was a repre-
sentative in the state legislature from 1S33 to 1840; in 1S37— '38 was a member of the
constitutional convention ; in 1842, removed to Lancaster ; in 1848 and 1850, was elect-
ed representative in the federal congress, and again in 1858, and for the several succes-
sive terms thereafter till his death.
The discourses delivered, of late years at least, in the federal congress, commemora-
tive of deceased members, afford but little evidence of what, probably, will be the judg-
ment of posterity in regard to the subjects of what generally has been indiscriminating
praise; but, if the eulogists of Mr. Stevens are to be believed, he was kind-hearted and
genial, lavish in hLs benefactions, thoroughly sincere, and totally abstinent of the use
of intoxicating beverages: the last mentioned statement, if true, being all the more re-
markable when we consider where it was that he passed the greater part of his public
life.
He was neither a scholar nor a learned lawyer, but he had from nature certain men-
tal powers and qualities that enabled him to become a successful advocate. In both
his conspicuous professional and public career he was noted for boldness of speech and
action, and a rigid adherence to what he beh.evcd to be right. In the latter part of his
374 Book Notices. [July,
life he was dogmatic, overbearing, and fierce in his manner towards all who opposed
his views. His intimate acquaintances speak of his weaknesses; his political enemies
charge him with private vices.
His public career was chiefly passed at a stormy period of our history, when the
sway of passion was universal and omnipotent, and by reason of his natural affinity for
such an epoch, he exerted a peculiar influence in public ati'airs ; but, being a politician"
rather than a statesman, he failed as a legislator in times that demanded the highest
exercise of the constructive [acuity and the broadest patriotism. If there are those
who see only failure and disappointment in His official life, they will be glad to remem-
ber that he did much valuable service for his adopted State, and that she owes her
system of public schools especially to his efforts.
The Bound Table [ Weekly] , devoted to Home and Foreign Affairs, So-
ciety, Amusements, and Art. New- York. Nos. from April to June,
1860.
This paper continues to be edited with great ability, but we have noticed, of late,
several instances of inaccuracy of statement, and of immature and misleading noticed
of books.
Sir George Calvert, created. Baron of Baltimore, in the County of Long-
ford, Ireland; and Projector of the Province of Maryland. By Ed-
ward D. Neill. Nee falsa dicere, nee vera reticere. Baltimore:
Gushing* k Bailey, 1809. 12mo. pp. 24.
Kev. Mr. Neill is a very intelligent and indefatigable explorer in certain interesting
fields of early American history. He has now given us the first part of a work on the
•'Founders of Maryland," which he suggests may be published at no distant day.
This brief tract contains an outline of the life of George Calvert, and seems to be a
sufficient response to the florid and fanciful rhetoric of " an able and accomplished
jurist of Baltimore," who recently said: — "We are proud of his lLord Baltimore's]
great charter, as one' of the noblest of the works that human hands have ever reared,
the most glorious proclamation ever made of the liberty of thought and worship/;"
for, on reading carefully the charter of Maryland, we fail to discover the faintest recogni-
tion of what, even in 1631, was called civil and religious liberty.
Proceedings of the Ancient and, Honor 'able Artillery Company, of Boston,
Mass., on its CCXXXV/* Anniversary, June 1, 1868. Sermon by
Richard S. Std-ers, Jr., D.D., Pastor of the Church of the Pilgrims,
Brooklyn, N. Y.- Boston: Wright & Potter, Printers. 1869. 8vo.
The .Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company is the oldest military organization
existing in this country, if not in the world.1 It has had an honorable and eventful
history, but was never in a more nourishing condition than at present.
The anniversary sermon in 1863, by Dr. iStorrs, was an elc puent and profound dis-
eu-sion of the following su>j< et : — '• The contributions which the military force, of the
nation has made thus far to its civilization"
Cotton Mather and S^ilcm Witchcraft. By William Frederic Poole.
[Reprinted from the North American Review, for April, 18G0.J
Boston, 1869. 8vo. pp. 03.
We have read thia able article, as we do all that comes from its author's versatile pen,
with pleasure and profit ; for be never comes before the public unless he has something
important and valuable to sny, ami his style of saying it is sufficiently trenchant to
arouse and fix the attention. Wo may not always keep pace with his argument, nor
be convinced by his proai-v nor fail to see that he writes too frequently, perhaps, at a
white heat of contempt auu scorn oi presumptuous ignorance and prejudice. Ncverihe-
less we respect bis zeal and ability, admire his industry in the collection of tacts, and
are interested in the interpretation be puts upon them.
This pamphlet is chiefly devoted to a review of Mr. Cpham's sr Salem Witchcraft."
and to a brief re-statement of some parts of that mclancho y drama. Our author charges
Mr. Upham uith misiuterpn ting important facts, the suppression of other facts equally
well known, and ignorance of much pertinent matter, within reach, which he thinks
i See Drake's History of Uo&loiij p. 2U0 ; Whitman's History of A. and H, J. Company, 2d Ed.
I860.] Book Notices. 375
i
Mr. Uphatn ought to have consulted in the long interval between the publication of
his Lectures on Salem "Witchcraft, in 1831, and his elaborate and enlarged work on
the same subject, in 1868.
The additional matter furnished by Mr. Poole bears mainly on the question of Cotton
Mather's active connection with the delusion, and they tend to show that Mr. Upham,
and those who have accepted his views — such as the ordinary run of Lyceum-lecturers,
dQuble-entendre theologians, writers of school histories, and even some pretentiously
brilliant but shallow writers of standard histories — have made up their decisions on this
question before the whole evidence was in. Some of our reviewer's conclusions on the
proofs presented, so far, are irresistible ; in regard to others we need more light. And —
though the truth in historical matters does not come like a sudden flood of light let
into a dark room, but by degrees, like the dawning of the day — we confidently believe
that we shall soon get this light. Too many are now engaged in exploring the whole
field of American history, to permit its hading facta to remain much longer in obscurity.
The Salem delusion and its tragical results cannot be properly discussed, because it
cannot be understood, if it is considered as an isolated fact. It was one of a series of
similar phenomena. Therefore, when we shall have got all the facts of the delusion,
as it manifested itself in that day, not only in Europe, but he-re — not only in Mas-
sachusetts, but in Neic-York, Pennsylvania,, Maryland, Virginia, and other colonics,
so complacently ignored by ,; our friends " in these sections, then we may hope to under-
stand that remarkable phenomenon. To this end the contributions of Messrs. Upham,
Drake, Poole and others are of great value. The subject does not admit of the indul-
gence of a party-spirit, and we fail to sec in either of these writers any evidence of that
partisanship so flippantly charged upon them by a cotemporary.. The solution of so
profound a spiritual mystery must be found in something deeper than the teachings or
temper of any sect, or the influence of a creed or dogma.
The new matter daily brought to view, which bears directly upon this and other
points, will, by and by, engage the best ability of some competent mind who will recast
and rewrite the history of the political and social life of the American colonies. We
have had enough of mere chronicles ; we need a philosophical history. If this restate-
ment results in placing some now dishonored images in their proper niches, in casting
down a few cherished idols, and in "casting out devils," we shad not be among the
first to echo the looiish cry, so often heard, against so-called iconoclasts and resur-
rectionists.
The Register and Magazine of Biography, a Record of Births, Marriages,
Deaths -and. other Genealogical and Personal Occurrences. 1869.
Westminister : Nichols & Son, 25 Parliament-street. Nos. from
January to May, 1809, inclusive, pp. 80, each.
This new and handsomely printed monthly seems to fill a space hitherto vacant in
cotemporary English literature. The numbers before us ace edited with care and i
high order of ability. Such a woik as this was needed, and for that reason we doubt
not it wil1 be well sustained.
The B'Wc Hand-Book. An Introduction to the Study of Sacred Scripture. By
JosEm Angus, D.D. Second Revised Edition, with Revisions, Notes, and an Index
of Scripture Texts, .byKsv. Francis S. Ho yt, A.M. Philadelphia : James S. (Tax-
ion. 1580. Grown Svo. pp. ix. and 731. ( With a Map of the. Knoum World at
the Christian Era, by Augustus Peterman, F. R. G. S.)
This bool; is without an equal among books of its class. It lies rcceived-rhe highest praise
from biblical scholars and students in England and America, and is extensively used i?i rh.'i
theologica] schools of both countries, as well as by Bible readers generally. This edition has
been prepared at great fit. or and expense.
There have been ad' led ten compactly-printed pages of notes beside* many valuable
marginal notes in the body of the woj kaud an Index of Scripture text-, covering forty-three
pages of three columns each, thus making the Hand-Book, for practical purposes, aimo>t a
new work. Errors in the printing of Greek ami Hebrew words, ane! their English equiva-
lents, and several hundred errors in the Scripture references, have been corrected. The text
has been revised, and such modifications made as to havmon ze the book with the views of
the best biblical critics. The references are made more complete, anil the mode oi number-
ing or designating paragraphs ami divisions of paragraphs is much unproved.
Thus it will be ^:^n that this new edition is greatly superior to the English, or previous
American Editions.
Professor Hoyt, of Delaware, Ohio, a corresponding member of this Society, has done the
work of editing and revising this edition with thoroughness and in ti scholarly manner.
376 Books ) Periodicals and Pamphlets Received. [July.
BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND PAMPHLETS RECEIVED.
[A copy of each, publication, designed for notice in the Register, should be sent direct to the
Editor, independently of the copy .sent to the sjocit'ty.]
The Life and Times of Hon. William Jarvis, of Weathersfield, Vt. By his daughter,
Mary-Pepperrell Sparhawk Cutts. New-York : Published by Kurd & Houghton. Cam-
bridge: Riverside Press. 1869. Large 12mo. pp. viii. and 451 (with a Portrait). A notice
of this very interesting Memoir will appear in our next number.
Seventy-Ninth Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the New-York Dispensary,
January," 1S69. I teas sick and ye visited me. New- York: John \V. Amerrnan, Printer.
Pp. 34.
Supplement to the Catalogue of the Free Public Library New-Bedford, Mass. E. Anthony
& Sons, Printers. 1869. Pp.314.
The Guardian of Health and New-England Medical Journal. Edited by William M.
Cornel!, M.D., LL.D. Vol. viii., Nos. for April, May and Jane, 1869.
The Rapid Writer (Quarterly), devoted primarily to the introduction of Phonetic Short-
Hand. Vol. I., No. 2. McncloB, [Mass.], April, 1SS9.
Proceedings of the North- Western Dairymen's Association, held in Elgin, 111., February
9th and 10th, 1869. Svo. pp. 90.
Annual Report of the Washington Home, for the year 1868. Boston : 1869. 8vo. pp. 23.
Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Gem. A Gazetteer and Haud-Book of Colorado. By
Ned E. Farrell. Chicago: 1868. 12mo. pp. 72.
A Genealogical Memoir of the Chase Family of Che-sham, Bucks, in England, and of
Hampton ana Newbury, in New-England, with notices of some of their Descendants. By
George B. Chase. Reprinted from the Heraldic Journal. Boston : H. W. Button & Sun.
1869. Svo. pp. 19.
The Annals of Iowa, published quarterly by the State Historical Society, at Iowa City.
April, 1S69. Edited by Sandford W. Huff, M.D., Corresponding Secretary." Davenport.
Municipal Register; containing the City Charter, the Rules and Orders or* the City Coun-
cil, and a List of Officers of the City of Boston. 1869. Alfred Mudge & Sou, City Printers.
8vo. pp. 2 IS, with a map.
The Annexation Question. Closing Argument of B. W. Harris, Esq., for the remonstrants
against the Annexation of Dorchester to Boston, before the Committee on Towns or* the
Massachusetts Legislature. Tuesday Evening, April 27, 1S69. Boston : Rockwell & RolLins,
Printers. 18^9. 8vo. pp. 51. I
A few Reasons in favor of the Annexation of a Part of the Town of Dorchester to the City
of Boston. Boston: Wright & Potter. 1867. Svo. pp. 12. k,
" A Few Reasons " why the town of Dorchester should not be annexed to the City of
Boston. Svo. pp. 3. |
Closing Argument in behalf of the Petitioners for the Annexrtion of Dorchester to Boston,
before the Committee on Towns, Wednesday Evening, April 28, 1869. By Hon. Charles I
R. Train. Boston : Wright & Potter. Svo. pp. 34. jj
An Address to the Graduating Class of the Medical School in the University at Cambridge, |
on Wednesday, March 9, 186-1. By John A. Andrew, LL.D., President (ex officio) of the
Board of Overseers. Boston : Ticknor & Fields. 1861. Svo. pp. 28. f
Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Proceedings of the Queen's County Agricultural
Society. Hempstead [L. L], 1867. Svo. pp. 63.
Catalogue De Livres, Manuscripts, Documents, Historiques, Planches, Portraits et Cartes,
sur L'Amerique, faisant partie du Catalogue d'une graude collection de Livres et Manu-
scripts rareset curieux, qui seront vendus le 21 Mai 1869, par le Libraire Frederik Midler
a Amsterdam, Literary Agent of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington.
Statistics, exhibiting the History, Climate and,. Productions of the State of Wisconsin.'
Prepared by the State Board of Immigration. Madison, Wis. : 1869. Svo. pp. 59, with a
Map.
Proceedings of the Wisconsin Editorial Association (Eleventh Annual Session), held at
Sparta, Wis., June, 1867. Madison : 1868. Pp. 120.
Prang's Chromos, A Journal of Popular Art. Vol. i., No. 5, April, 1S69.
Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archeology, Statistics and Natural History. Vol.
iv., No. 2. Low* stoft, 1S65.
Extracts from the Records of the Presbytery of Red River [La.] from 1854 to 185S.
Shreveport. Svo. pp. 3d.
By-Laws of the Board of Trustees and Rulc3 and Regulations of the Public Schools of
"Washington Ciry. 1869. Svo. pp. 23.
The Little Corpora!, an Original Magazine for Boys. Chicago, May, 1869.
Senator Sherman's Fallacies ; or Honesty the best Policy. Bv E. A. Boston : A. Williams
& Co., Publishers. 1868. Svo. pp. 39.*
Lifo and Providence: A Sermon preached on the Lord's day in March, 1869, before the
First Congregational Society in Somerville, in commemoration of the twenty-fifth Anniver-
sary of the gathering of that Society. By Richard Manning Hodges, of Cambridge. With
an Historical Appendix. Boston: Little, Brown & Co. 1869. Svo. pp. 35.
Methodist Quarterly, New-Englander, Congregational Quarterly, for January and April.
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HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTEI
Vol. XXIII.
OCTOBER. 1869.
No. 4.
THE HONORABLE CALVIN FLETCHER.
A Biographical Sketch.
[Communicated by Mr. William B. Tkask, of Dorchostor, Mass.]
Whoever visits the thriving cities, towns and villages of the west-
era country, and sees the extensive warehouses, splendid churches,
cultivated farms, handsome residences, banking institutions, schools
and colleges that abound in every State, will behold the fruits
of industry, energy and perseverance — the concentrated efforts
of man crowned by the blessing of Heaven with a noble success,
Much of this is the result, directly or indirectly, of New-England
skill, labor and thought. For the past thirty-five or forty years, par-
ticularly, emigration has flowed in a continuous stream, with more or
less rapidity, from the eastern to the western horizon. Other ele-
ments, it is true, in conjunction with these forces, have aided in the
formation of western civilization and- character. But. without dis-
paragement to such influences, native or foreign, is it not a fact that
the prosperity and growth of those cities, towns and institutions are
owing in an incalculable measure to the foresight and the stability of
just such men as was the respected friend and citizen we are about
to notice? In the space now allotted to us we have the privilege and
pleasure of noting i)\e career of one, who, as many years ago as there
are weeks in Vn^ year, left his Green Mountain home, scarce knowing
whither his steps were tending, and in the flush and glow of incipient
manhood, ere he had reached his majority, became one of the pioneers
of what is now a prosperous city and the capital of an important
State in our national confederacy. That individual was an esteemed
member of our Society, and a constant patron of the Register : hence the
appropriateness of introducing him here. We have had in these pages
but few biographies of our western coadjutors, merchants and business
men, and it affords us much satisfaction to be enabled to present to
our readers so worthy a representative of each of those characters.
Calvin Fletcher was born in Ludlow, Vermont, Feb. 4, 1798. This
town is in the county of Windsor, and is situated on the eastern slope-
of the Green-mountain range. His home was about ten miles west
of the Connecticut river. A ridge of highlands separates the counties-
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378 Hon. Cahln Fletcher. [October,
of Windsor and Rutland, and forms the boundary between the towns of
Ludlow and Mount Holly, the latter being in the county of Rutland.
Mr. Fletcher was a descendant, probably, of Robert Fletcher, who was
of Concord, Mass., in 1035 ; died April 3, 1677, aged 85 ; had sons
Francis, Luke, William and Samuel. (Shattuck's Hist, of Concord,
page 370.) His father, Jesse Fletcher, a son of Timothy Fletcher, of
Westford, Mass., was born in that town Nov. 9, 1763. He had fair
advantages for an education, and was preparing for college under his
elder brother, the Rev. Elijah Fletcher, of Hopkinton, N. H., when
the difficulties of the revolution arrested his progress. He served
in two campaigns of six or eight months, near the close of the war.
His brother Elijah was the pastor of the church in Hopkinton from
Jan. 23, 1773, until his death, April 8, 1786. Jesse, in 1781, at the
age of about 18, married Lucy Keyes, of Westford, who was
born in that town Nov. 15, 1765. They emigrated from Westford to
Ludlow, Vt. about the year 1781-, and were among the first settlers
of the place. From that time till the day of his death in February,
1831, he resided on the same farm. He was the first town clerk
there ; was a justice of the peace, and the second representative
to the general court from Ludlow, in which town all his fifteen chil-
dren, excepting the oldest, were born. His widow died in 1846.
Calvin, the subject of this sketch, was the eleventh of these fifteen
children, most of whom, it is remarkable, lived to receive an education
and go out into the world. Under the teachings- of an excellent father
and a mother of more than ordinary ability, young Calvin early learned
those habits of industry and self-reliance which, coupled with upright
principles, uniformly characterized his manhood-life. While perform-
ing all the duties exacted from a boy on a New-England farm, he very
soon manifested a great desire for a classical education. This desire
was stimulated by the concurring advice of his mother and the wit-
nessed success of his brother Elijah, who had, a few years before,
completed his college-course. Depending on his own earnings for the
means of obtaining an education, he set about preparing himself for
college through the instrumentalities afforded him by brief periods of
instruction in the academies of Randolph and Royalton in Vermont.
He had proceeded in his studies as far as Virgil, when pecuniary trou-
bles and discouragements weighed upon his spirits. The father be-
came financially embarrassed. The older sons and daughters had left
their native State, and, at the request of Calvin, his father " gave him
his time," and he went from home. He made an effort at Boston to
ship as a sailor before the mast, but did not succeed in the attempt.
We next find him in Pennsylvania, where he engaged himself, for a
short time, as a laborer in a brick-yard. To show"" that his literary
tastes were not impaired by his new and humble employment, it may
be mentioned that he always carried with him a small edition of Pope's
poems, which he read at each moment of leisure. But his brick-mak-
ing came shortly to an end. His intelligence soon attracted the atten-
tion of a gentleman named Foot, by whom he was induced to go to
the State of Ohio. There he first taught school at Urbana, county
of Champaign ; was subsequently private tutor in the family of a Mr.
Gwin, whose fine library gave him a capital opportunity for reading ;
and he finally studied law at Urban a with Hon! James Cooley, after-
wards U. S. Charge (PAffaires in Peru,
1S69.] Hon- Calvin Fletcher. 379
In 1819 lie went to Richmond, Virginia, and was licensed to prac-
tise by the supreme court of the Old Dominion. At one time he
thought of settling in Virginia, but even then his strong love of free-
dom and the rights of man made him renounce his intention, and
caused him to return to Urbana, where he became the law partner of
Mr. Cooley. Indianapolis was set apart for the capital of Indiana, by
the legislature of that State, Jan. 6, 1821, and the same year Mr. Fletch-
er settled there with his family. He was the first lawyer in the city,
and no one, certainly, was more successful. Poor at the time of his
location, his business, carefully attended to, became lucrative. For
several years he was prosecuting attorney. He took in, as a partner,
Ovid Butler, Esq., and subsequently, Simon Yandes, Esq. At his
death, he had become wealthy, both of his partners having previ-
ously retired, as had also Mr. Fletcher, from the practice of the law.
Says a contributor to the Indiana Weekly Herald of June 2, 180(3, to
which paper we have been indebted for much of the materials fur this
portion of our sketch — " We had the gratification of hearing Mr.
Fletcher argue one case, and but one, to a jury, that of J. B. Otey,
wno was tried in the United States court, in 1841. for robbing the
mail. The case was prosecuted by district-attorney Gushing, of Madi-
son, and Hon. John Petitt, of Lafayette. Associated with Mr. Fletch-
er in the defence, was Hon,. Tilghman A. Howard. Mr. Fletcher's
effort was able and successful. We remember, also, of one case being
argued in the supreme court by the firm of Fletcher, Butler & Yan-
des, while we were on the bench ; there may have been others. On
making the city his home, Mr. Fletcher actively interested himself in
its prosperity ; he was a member of the first fire company organized in
it — the Old Marion ; he won the confidence and respect of the people.
In 1S2T, he was elected a State senator, in which office he was con-
tinued till 1S32, when he abandoned politics, though a successful ca-
reer was open to him in that path, had he chosen to follow it. In
183G, after the lamented death of Colonel Kinnaird, he replied to
those soliciting him to become a candidate for congress, that he pre-
ferred to adhere to his profession and educate his children."
Mr. Fletcher was married to Sarah Hill, by Rev. Samuel Hill,
May 1, 1821, in the county of Champaign, Ohio, about four miles from
Urbana, the county-seat. She was born in the county of Fleming,
Ky., to which State her parents removed from Virginia nearly a cen-
tury ago, or about the time of the Daniel Boone immigration.'
The children of Calvin and Sarah (Hill) Fletcher were : — James
Cooley, born April 15, 1823 ; Elijah Timothy, b. Aug. 21, 1821 ; Cal-
vin, b. Sept. 30, 1826; Mites Johnson, b. June 19, 1828, d. Mav 10,
1S62 (ante, vol. xvi. 371); Stoughton Alonzo, b. Oct. 25, 1831;
Maria Antoinette Crawford, b. Oct. 20, 1833, d. April. 1860 ; In-
gram, b. June 22, 1S35; William Baldwin, b. Aug. 18, 1837; Ste-
phen Keves, b. Mav 30, 181.0 : Lucy Keyes, b. Sept. 4. 1812 ; Albert
Eliot, b. Oct. 19, 1846.
He became a corresponding member of the New-England Historic-
Genealogical Society in I860, and made himself a life-member in 1861.
Mrs. Fletcher died in the autumn of 1S54. On the 5th of November,
1855, he married Mrs. Keziah Price Lister, nee Backhurst. who sur-
vives him.
We have the gratification of introducing into this part of our
380 Hon. Calvin Fletcher. [October,
memoir., a short autobiography of Mr. Fletcher. In a letter dated
March 25, 1SGL to Mr. John Ward Dean, then the corresponding sec-
retary of the New-England Hist. Gen. Society, he writes thus con-
cerning himself: — "At that period [1815], I had only had the
advantages of two months each year at the school in the district
where my father lived. For two years I labored for others, at wages
a portion of the time, and the residue I spent at the academies of Ran-
dolph and Royalton in my native State. In 1817, I determined on a
seaman's life, and in April of the same year went to Boston, a total
stranger, and tried my best to obtain a berth on board an East-Indiaman;
but failed. I then turned rny face towards the country west of the
Alieghanies. In two months I worked my way, mostly on foot, to
the western part of Ohio and stopped at Urbana, then the frontier
settlement of the northwestern part of that' State. I knew not an
individual in the State — had no letter of introduction. I obtained
labor as a hired hand for a short time, and then a school. In the fall
of 1817, I obtained a situation in the law office of the honorable James
Cooley, a gentleman of talents and fine education ; one of a large
class which graduated at Yole, under Dr. Dwight. He was sent to
Peru under John Quincy Adams's administration, and died there. In
the fall of 1820, I was admitted to the bar, and became the law-part-
ner of my worthy friend and patron, Mr. Cooley. In the summer of
1821, the Delaware Indians left the central part of Indiana, then a
total wilderness, and the new State selected and laid off Indianapolis
as its future capital, but did not make it such for four or five years
thereafter. I had married, and, on my request, my worthy partner
permitted me to leave him to take up my residence at the place de-
signated as the seat of government of Indiana. In September of that
year (1821), 1 left Urbana with a wagon, entered the wilderness, and
after travelling fourteen days and camping out the same number of
nights, reached Indianapolis, where there were a few newly erected
cabins. No counties had been laid offin the newly acquired territory :
but in a few years civil divisions were made. I commenced the prac-
tice of law, and for about 22 years travelled over twice, annually,
nearly one third of the north-western part of the State ; at first with-
out roads, bridges or ferries. In 1S25, I was appointed States-Attorney
for the <jth judicial circuit, embracing some 12 or 15 counties. This
office I held about one year, when I was elected to the State-Senate —
served seven years ; resigned, and gave up official positions, as I then
supposed, for life. But in 1834, lwas appointed by the legislature one f
of four to organize a State-bank, and to act as sinking-fund commis-
sioner. I held this place also seven years. From 1843 till 1850, I
acted as president of "the branch of the State-bank at Indianapolis,
until the charter expired. During the 40 years I have resided in Indi-
ana, I have devoted much of my time to agriculture and societies for its
promotion ; and served seven years as trustee of our city-schools.
I have been favored with a large family ; nine sons and two daughters.
Three of the former have taken a regular course and graduated at
Brown-University, Providence, R. I., and two a partial course at the
same institution. I have written no books, but have assisted in com-
piling a law book. I have kept a journal of daily events, confined mainly
to my own routine of business."
1869.] Hon. Calvin Fletcher. 381
Mr. Fletcher died in Indianapolis, May 26, 1866, aged 68. His
death was occasioned by a fall from his horse a few weeks previous.
A meeting of the bankers was held in that city on the 28th, and a
committee, consisting of J. C. S. Harrison, David Snyder and Mr.
Mansur, was appointed, who reported the following resolutions, which
were adopted :
" One of the most distinguished and successful of our number, Cal-
vin Fletcher, Esq., his measure of years and honors full, having been
removed by the hand of death, we, the bankers of Indianapolis, know-
ing the many excellent qualities of the deceased, and desiring to ex-
press our estimate of his value, and our sense of the loss to the com-
munity occasioned by his death, do resolve :
" That, in the' career of Mr. Fletcher are presented very striking evi-
dences of what great and good things may be accomplished under our
free institutions by sound sense and unfailing energy, no matter how
unpromising the circumstances of their possessor maybe at his outset
in life.
" That his success in business is the history of a life of hopeful
labor, pure integrity, genial benevolence, steady caution and active
usefulness ; in which great results have been attained, not by brilliant
strokes of adventure, or any dependence upon fortune, but by those
plainer and less obtrusive methods, which are within the reach of the
great majority of men, and affords a lesson of hope and warning —
hope to the upright, diligent and frugal ; warning to the reckless and
idle who wait upon fortune.
"That we do not believe mere success in worldly aims was the
controlling inspiration of his career : his devotion to every patriotic
impulse; his vigilant and generous attention to every call of benevo-
lence ; his patient care of all wholesome means of public improve-
ments ; his interest in the imperial claims of religion, morals and edu-
cation ; and his admirable success in securing the happiness and pro-
moting the culture of a large family, show conclusively that what-
ever importance he attached to the acquisition of wealth, lie never lost
sight of his responsibility to that Great Being who smiled so gra-
ciously on his life, and whose approbation made his closing hours
serene and hopeful.
" That we offer his family our cordial sympathies in their affliction
over the loss of a friend whose wisdom and affection hare guided and
blessed their lives, and whose example is the richest inheritance which
he could have left them.'7
Mr. Fletcher left a will, dated August 23, 1865. According to the
Indiana Weekly Stale Gazette, the principal bequests were as follows : —
He bequeaths all his personal and real estate to his sons Eiijah T.,
Stoughton A., Ingram, Stephen K. and Albert E. Fletcher, subject
to the following special bequests to his wife and his youngest son Al-
bert, and others. To his eldest son James 0. Fletcher, $25,000 ; to the
wife and children of his son, Miles J. Fletcher, §25,000 ; to Dr. W'm.
B. Fletcher and his legal representatives, $25,000 ; to his daughter
Lucy Ilines, and his grandson Fletcher Hines and their legal repre-
sentatives, $25,000 : $25,000 to his wife K. P. Fletcher, all to be
paid out of said bequest above mentioned, except that his son S. A.
Fletcher, to whom full advancement has been made, shall pay
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382 Hon. Calvin Fletcher. [October,
$50,000 to become equal to his four brothers mentioned above. These
bequests are to be paid at the personal option of. the legatees. His
house and lot on Pennsylvania street, and the lot immediately adjoin*
ing, on the south, he leaves to bis wife ; also the furniture and all
property attached to the two lots above named, and the furniture in
the house, excepting- the silver ware unmarked in her name, which is
to be distributed as nearly equal as possible among all the children.
To Albert E. Fletcher, the lot and fractional lot on which the family
once resided, upon Alabama street, provided it be not sold before de-
cease, in which case he is to receive an equivalent in money, or other
property, if needed to procure his education. He leaves, besides, to
the Orphan Asylum and the poor of Indianapolis, two hundred dollars
a year for ten years, and one thousand dollars to Miss Mary Eariden,
daughter of James Eariden, deceased. The will covers five pages of
closely written legal cap. The chief heirs are also executors.
Mr. Fletcher was a strong man, physically, morally and intellectu-
ally. In the early stages of his pioneer life he had to withstand to the
face, and at times with bodily force resist those who attempted to
deprive him of his rights. There were no courts there, at first, in the
infant settlement, to take cognizance of breaches of the peace arid of
ill behavior; but each man had to be, as it were, " a law unto him-
self"-— his own judge and executor. He was equal to the emergency,
and when the trial of strength came could do justice to himself. In
the same spirit he stood ready also to befriend those who might other-
wise have been injured.
He was a great lover of nature. He took much interest in the
-study of ornithology, and made himself familiar with the habits of
birds, their instincts and characteristics. The domestic animals found
in him a sympathizing friend. lie was kind to them : ever ready to
learn in regard to their particular dispositions and qualities, using
such knowledge, when obtained, to their advantage.
He was fond of the science of astronomy, and in fact of almost
every thing that was elevating and ennobling. In his well-selected
library of general literature, in addition to law books might be seen,
in close proximity, local histories, periodicals, the works of Audubon,
school journals, and miscellaneous works. He availed himself of the
opportunities afforded him, as one of the pioneers, and a continued
resident of Indianapolis, to collect and preserve local newspapers,
books and magazines. At his death these accumulated volumes of
western literature were deposited in one of the institutions of the
city.
He was a man of method. Usually he would rise at 4 o'clock in
the morning, and attend to his correspondence till breakfast ; then,
be off to give directions in regard to his farm of 1(300 acres, situated
about 2 miles from his residence. On his return he would engage in
his duties at the bank or other employments — always on the move,
ever active, ever accomplishing important results.
We copy from the Indiana Weekly Stale Gazette, of June C, 1S66,
the following communication which was sent from St. Louis on the
29th of May. It was written by an old and valued friend of Mr. Fletch-
er, who was prevented from being present at the funeral obsequies.
" The record on earth of a most useful and valued pioneer of the
city of Indianapolis is closed in the decease of Calvin Fletcher, on
1869.] Hon. Calvin Fletcher, 383
Saturday, the 26th of May, instant. How exceedingly trying* and
painful this sad breaking up is, of the companionship of those who
have been tenderly endeared in the trials and joys, the fears and hopes
of the earliest forest days of this then prospective seat of State gov-
ernment, none can feel, as do those few who yet survive. This sadness
is only alleviated by the humble but undying assurance that the links
of these attachments, of nearly fifty years, are only being opened,
that they may be eternally rebound by the kind hand which has mer-
cifully kept us in all the past.
" The multitudes, in this community and in the West, who have for
many years felt it to be their highest honor to be known as the friends
of Calvin Fletcher, will only need to be assured by his early associ-
ates that the bright and mature development of his character is oidy
what might have been expected in the ripened shock in the ear, from
its promise in the grain-seed. His benevolence and kind regard lor
the needy were always effectual but quiet — his fidelity to every trust
marked and reliable — his efficiency and decision in standing for the
right at all hazards always sure.
" When a young lawyer, and with his gentle wife from Ohio, in the
first week of October of 1821, he unloaded his wagon of househoidings
and books at a cabin he had purchased, standing in the centre of the fu-
ture Washington street, near the State House, in this city, how little
was anticipated by the passing settlers the influence the new-comer
would exert on the future of our prospective city and the region
surrounding !
" Mr. Fletcher was so untiring in his energy, both in his legal -study
and practice, so faithful to his undertakings and reliable in his coun-
sels, that the confidence early placed in him by the community and
the citizens of the adjoining counties, continued unabated to the end.
" Although unassuming as to seeking official position, and reluctant
to be prominent in public leading', yet when yielding to the urgen-
cy of friends, as in the discharge of Senatorial duties in our State
legislature, and in giving valuable direction in the establishment and
conducting of the State bank of Indiana, the reliance placed in the
judgment, integrity and efficiency of Mr. Fletcher, ever proved to have
been well founded.
''In one leading trait, his course was marked and earnest. No
poor man ever applied to Calvin Fletcher, in his need, either for
counsel or assistance, and was sent empty away ; and when the friends
of the colored man, tleeing from bondage, were few and unpopular in
this community, his sympathy and assistance were never withheld.
" Since its organization, for thirty years, Mr. Fletcher has boon the
faithful secretary of the Indianapolis Benevolent Society, loving and i
working in it, as a channel of reaching the wants of the truly needy
of our city. By his being called from this and other kindred labors,
his early associates are left, as the crippled soldiers around us are,
with a lost arm, for which, for a brief remaining time, a limb in form
may be substituted ; but the warm hand of vigor is never again to be
grasped, nor our broken, cherished intercourse renewed until- we all
gather again in the eternal city.
" The prudent, excellent judgment and unwearied industry of Mr.
Fletcher, were crowned with abundant success in his constantly in-
creasing wealth, from his legal pursuits in his early daye, which were
384 Hon. Calvin Fletcher. [October,
succeeded by extensive agricultural investments in later times, and
with large banking engagements, in connection with his efficient and
judicious co-partner, Thomas II. Sharpe, Esq.
"In the year 1829, Mr. Fletcher made a profession of Christian
faith, uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he re-
mained a prominent, valued and liberal member during life. His hand,
however, was open for the assistance of other evangelical churches
of the growing city, in none of which, it is believed, were his contribu-
tions wanting toward the erection of their houses of worship, and
the support of their ministers,
" This large-heartedness was manifested in his cordial acquiescence
in his children uniting with no less than four different evangelical
bodies. And of his large family, reared by example and faithful coun-
sel, in earnest diligence and integrity, our lamented friend might just-
ly have repeated the response of the Roman matron to the inquiry for
her treasures, when she presented her sons as her jewels. u
Says the Indiana Weekly Herald, in continuation : — " As a citizen,
he gave his liberal and great influence in behalf of our noble public
charities, and as one of the commissioners he assisted in organizing
our asylums. His liberal hand contributed to every moral undertak-
ing. On retiring from the practice of the Jaw, he became a banker,
which business he continued till his decease, though all the time ex-
tensively engaged in farming. He was president of the Indianapolis
branch of the old State bank. At his death, he was the leading mem-
ber of the wealthy banking-house known as the Indianapolis Banking-
Company, and sometimes as that of Fletcher & Sharpe. n
The character of Mr. Fletcher is thus portrayed by Hon. Oliver
H. Smith, in his Early Indiana Trials and Sketches, page 582 : —
" He was a remarkable man. He combined all the elements of an
effective pioneer in a new country — an iron constitution, clear and
vigorous common sense mind, an energy that never slumbered, integ-
rity never questioned, a high conception of morality and religion,
social qualities of the first order, a devoted friend to the cause of edu-
cation, a good lawyer, and a forcible speaker. It was not strange
that he should have occupied a prominent position. Whether at the
bar, in the senate of the State, president of the bank, in the Sabbath
school, or the free common schools, in the churc1 , or in the extended
field of agriculture, he had no compeer. It may be said truly, that
Calvin Fletcher has done more to stamp society at Indianapolis with
the true principles of civilization and Christianity than any other man,
living or dead.';
Hou. Daniel D. Pratt, senator from Indiana, in the present congress
of the United States, studied law with Mr. Fletcher at Indianapolis.
Mr. P, has long been known as an able lawyer and eloquent orator.
In response to a letter of inquiry relative to Mr. Fletcher, we received
the following communication : —
" William B. Trask, Esq. Logansporl, Ind., May 13, 1369.
" Dear Sir, — I am in the receipt of your letter, and greatly respect-
ing Mr. Fletcher in his life time, and revering his memory, I am
happy of the opportunity to add my testimony of his worth to what
others will say.
'■ Of late years my acquaintance with him has been fragmentary. I
1869.] Hon. Calvin Fletcher. 885
can only speak of him with confidence as I knew him while a student
in his office, and for the few years afterwards while he continued in
the practice of the law, during which time 1 maintained close profes-
sional relations with him. In the fall of 1833, I entered his office.
lie was then about 35 years of age, possessed of a large practice on
the circuit and in the supreme court, standing by common consent
at the head of the profession in central Indiana, and commanding the
unqualified confidence of the community. He fully deserved that con-
fidence. Scrupulously honest, fair in his dealings with his clients,
untiring in their interests, I do not think I have ever met a man in
the legal profession of greater activity, energy, earnestness, and ap-
plication to business. He forgot nothing, neglected nothing neces-
sary to be done. This was the great secret of his professional
success.
" Ho was a very simple man in his tastes. Though possessed of am-
ple means, no one could have inferred it from his manner of life. His
family lived and dressed plainly. He was himself without a particle
of ostentation ; republican simplicity characterized every phase of
his life, at home and abroad, in his dress, furniture, table and associa-
tions. He was fond of the society of plain, unpretending people.
The humblest man entered his house unabashed.
" He took pleasure in the society of aspiring young men and in
aiding them by his counsel. He never tired in advising them ; in
sotting before them motives for diligence and good conduct, and ex-
amples of excellence. He was fond of pointing to eminent men in the
different walks of life, of tracing their history, and pointing out that
the secret of their success lay in the virtues of diligence, continuous
application to a specialty, strict integrity and temperance. Many
young men of that period owe the formation of their characters to
these teachings of Mr. Fletcher. He taught them to be honest and
honorable, to be just, exact, prompt, diligent and temperate. lie was
himself a shining example of all these virtues. They formed the
granite base of his character.
" Others will speak of the religious phase of his life. It was not
common in those days to find men of the legal profession of deep re-
ligious convictions, and illustrating those convictions in their every
day life and conversation. But Mr. Fletcher belonged to this excep-
tional class. Religious exercises in his family were habitual. He was
a constant attendant at church, and gave liberally to the support of
the ministry. The success of his Master's Kingdom upon the earth
lay very near his heart. He regarded religion as forming the only
reliable basis for successful private and national life.
" My space will not allow me to touch upon other points in the
character of him whose friendship it was my good fortune to enjoy.
In his death, the world has lost a good man, who contributed largely
in laying the foundations not only of the city where he dwelt, but of
the State itself. He was one of its pioneers and leading men. His voice
and example were ever on the side of virtue, and he contributed
largely in moulding the public character. I am pleased to learn that .
you are about publishing a memoir of him in the Register, and keep-
ing his memory green upon the earth.
" Very respectfully yours,
" D. D. Pratt."
386 Hon. Calvin Fletcher. [October,
The Rev. Edmund Squire, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, who was
an intimate friend and admirer of Mr. F., and for a time located in
Indianapolis, thus writes : —
" Dorchester. June 20.
" Sir, — You ask me to soy a few words concerning- our friend Mr,
Calvin Fletcher, of Indianapolis. He was a man made by God to be
the pioneer of generations : a Joshua in the wilderness to lead them
into the promised land. Such men are the prophets of peoples yet
to come.
" He was eminently a practical man, that is a man who prophesies
and accomplishes difficult things. He was a seer, a man who sees
things afar off, through all mists and labyrinths, who looks also into
men's hearts, and through all disguises penetrates to the truth : his eye
revealed this — no keener, more telescopic, ever looked ahead. He was
a man of strong will (that backbone of a man) ; ence seeing the truth,
he advanced towards it, with a perseverance that never, relinquished
the prize, but pressed on till it was gained. He was a hard worker,
he believed in the omnipotence of labor, and was himself an incarna-
tion of his faith ; he utterly despised the present contempt of labor.
He was accordingly a _successful man ; originally poor, he amassed
great wealth.
" Independence of mind was one of his attributes ; not what was the
fashion, but what was the truth, was his final question. An original
thinker, all other men's thoughts he seemed to take as tools where-
with to fashion his own. He was accordingly a true judge, from
whose verdict there was small appeal. This attribute he carried into
religion ; amid all the battle of the sects he fastened his eye on the great
Captain alone, and followed Him. He was mighty in the scriptures,
especially of the old testament; no clergyman that I ever knew so
wonderfully applied them to the present time ; he raised their heroes
from the dead, and made them walk among the men and women of to-
day.
"He was a man of courage ; when to be a friend of the slave was
not only unfashionable but dangerous, he, at the risk of his life, forced
his way into a so-called court of justice, where a mob thirsted for a
slave's blood, and fastening his eye on the judge, by a few strong
words of truth changed the coming doom, and gave the man his life.
" Lastly, he was like all men of power in this age, exceedingly rapid
in thought and action ; before others had begun the argument he had
concluded it, and was off. T think I never saw him sit entirely still ;
repose was not his dominant characteristic ; he was like a bird on the
bough. Calvin Fletcher was not a perfect, but he was a very remark-
able man, one of the fathers of his city, and of the Y\rest. Such an-
other man I have never seen, and never expect to see again.
"Yours, E. Squire."
The original photograph of Mr. Fletcher, from which our artist has
copied, represents him with his hat in his hand. As only the upper
portion of the portrait is engraved, this part of the picture is not re-
produced here. His son, Rev. Elijah T. Fletcher, in a note to us says :
"Enclosed I send you the photograph which is most characteristic
of my father. He was so constitutionally on the drive, that it was hard
to persuade him to sit long enough for an impression. I almost ex-
1869.] Hon. Calvin Fletcher. 387
pect to see him rise up from the chair, don his hat, and plunge again
into the activities of life.^
It is hoped that a more extended memoir of our friend will ere long
appear from one of the members of the family competent to the under-
taking.
Our notice will cTose with an insertion of the funeral sermon
delivered May 29, 1S66, by his pastor, the Rev. A. S. Rinnan,
which we copy from the Indiana Yieeklif Slate- Gazette.
Funeral Discourse.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ; for
thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. — 23d Psalm.
Calvin Fletcher is dead. lie closed his eventful life on the 26th
inst., being in the sixty-ninth year of his natural life. Few men in
the State were more extensively known ; and thousands of citizens have
felt a shadow fall upon their hearts as they have learned of his de-
parture. As a citizen, a statesman, a business man, a christian and a
father, the state and family have lost a model man and parent, and
have nothing left but the memory of a name which though precious
as the ointment poured forth, can never be a substitute for his living
presence. Calvin Fletcher was born at Ludlow, Vermont, February 4,
1798. From his private journal of April 7, 1865, I am permitted to
extract the following respecting his early life, which foreshadowed
peculiarly his diligence and appreciation of his time.
" April 11, 1815, when I was seventeen, I left my dear home with
reluctance, and walked some forty miles and obtained work for six
months. I labored the ensuing half year, and did not lose a single
day ; indeed I gained three days by the tasks I took. I committed
many chapters in the Bible and hymns in Watts. I travelled eight,
miles and back to church each Sunday.
" In September of that year, an elephant, the first live one that I
ever heard of, came through New-England and exhibited at Wood-
stock. Scarcely a man, woman, or child but went. I could not spare
the time and would not go. On the 10th of Nov., went to school at
the academy at Royalton, Vt. I had no time to lose — a day was pre-
cious. I felt that I had to prepare to meet the battle of lite. Educa-
tion I had learned, especially from my mother, \v is power — was the
lever that would raise me to respectability and honor. In my last
days I am pleased to remember that I lost no time, wasted no means,
"but did the best my ability and opportunity afforded.7'
Let us consider Mr. Fletcher as a man, a citizen, and a Christian.
In many respects he was a remarkable man. Few men, as men, have
ever given more continuous evidence to the world of being equally
poised than he. He was no strong man in one direction and corres-
pondingly weak in the opposite ; but strong on all sides. In his pri-
vate life, few men have ever lived more fully without reproach. His
habits and dispositions were all in harmony with the highest morality,
and intelligent manhood. In the family he was a model of patience,
affection, diligence and control. I need but allude to the fact that
his sons and daughters — dead and living — have all made, and are now
making, human life a success, to prove the strength of this assertion.
I dare speak of Miles J. Fletcher in this connection — the only son who
has preceded him to the spirit w^crid — having personally known him
388
Hon. Calvin Fletcher
[October,
to be one of the purest-minded, high-toned Christian gentlemen found
among men. Calvin Fletcher ever esteemed the father the priest of
the household, and responsible for the religious culture of his family.
He was accustomed, on returning from church, to rehearse the sermon
before the family, and enforce its teachings upon his children. Not
a month before his death he told me he had every sermon he had heard
for the past year in his church. He maintained family prayer in his
house for thirty-six years past.
When in the midst of his success as a lawyer, he laid down his
profession that he might more fully meet his responsibility as a parent,
and by good government and rendering his home attractive, secure
the wellbeing of his children.
As a business man, he was before you an epistle, known and read
of all men. His business life was a remarkable success. The secret of
his success lay in the following characteristics : 1, honest labor ; 2,
careful calculation ; 3, frugality ; 4, promptitude ; 5, never going in
debt ; 6, doing one thing at a time ; and T, perseverance. This will in-
dicate to you at once that he had a plan of life, and being humble, God
blessed his endeavors. No man meeting Mr. Fletcher would have seen
any display of wealth and position. Who ever saw him drive a fast
horse down street, with a cigar in his mouth, smoking under a heavy
moustache, as if the woods were on fire ? Enter the house of God,
and there you see him displaying no more show of wealth and position
than the little children among whom he might chance to sit, as he did
in the gallery the last time he ever entered the sanctuary, all the while
making notes of the sermon. Of him it can never be said, "he was
puffed up .'; " or that he drowsed or slumbered where known duty
waited. He was deeply impressed with the importance of his time,
and even before his conversion felt the very great responsibility of
rigidly improving it.
He was always an early riser, and, when in the full career of law,
usually performed as much professional labor before 8 o'clock in the
morning as most men would do all day. The early annals of Indiana-
polis will show how great an interest he took in the welfare of his
adopted home.
The early pioneers of this city who still survive, will bear witness
to the fact that scarcely a meeting to promote education, religion, or
city or state improvement, but found Mr. Fletcher present. His jour-
nal of January 1, 1833, contains the following, in which Mr. Fletcher's
spirit and character are further illustrated :
" I should return, with gratitude, praise and thanksgiving on this
day to Him who has watched over me and mine for the last year.
None are missing I
'* How little do I deserve such mercies ! Once my professional cares
were the bane of ail enjoyment. My fears made me miserable. I do
not look on defeat as so ruinous as I once did. I have learned, thank
God, some lessons of patience. I feel it my duty to double my dili-
gence— to suffer no man's business to receive an injury by my negli-
gence. No, I will try to render unto every one his just due." As a
citizen he was ever interested in the politics of his country ; and in his
last hours he expressed his entire confidence in the ultimate success of
the principle of freedom, in spite of all opposition. In 1827 he was
elected state senator, to which place he was afterwards re-elected, but
1869.]
Hon. Calvin Fletcher.
389
in 1833 he resigned his position, and never afterwards entered tlie poli-
tical arena. His interest in, and support of his country in her recent
trial is known to all, and needs but to be mentioned to be appreciated.
He said to a friend at one time, " I have resolved, if need be, to lay
the whole of my property on the altar of my country, so that I may
do all that I can to leave my grandchildren liberty, if I do not leave
my children a fortune."
Early in the history of his life, he washed his hands from the guilt
of that sum of national villainies, American slavery.. He was an
abolitionist when it cost something to be one. He once said to one
of his sons, " When I am in the court house engaged in an important
suit, if the Governor of the State should send in word that he wished
to speak with me, I would reply that I could not go ; but if a Quaker
should touch me on the shoulder and say, ' A colored man is out here
in distress and fear,' I would leave the court-house in a minute to see
the man ; for I feel that. I would have to account at that last day when
He shall ask me if ' I have visited the sick and in prison or bondage,
and fed the poor.'' The great of this world can take care of them-
selves, but God has made us stewards for the downtrodden and we
must account to him."
These old anti-slavery men are now being gathered to their fathers,,
hut the nation owes them a debt of gratitude never yet paid. Thank
God, that Mr. Fletcher lived to see the bond go free. Like Simeon of
old, he and his co-laborers are now permitted to say for themselves,
<l Let thy servants depart in peace, for our eyes have beheld thy sal-
vation." But 1 point you to him as a Christian. If the sentiment,.
" By their fruits ye shall know them," be the criterion of Christian
character, then I would point you to every protestant church of this-
city, and nearly all of this county ; I would point you to the school-
houses and seminaries ; I would point you to our houses of charity
and asylums ; I would point you to hundreds of ministers' wives
and hungry children ; 1 would point you to all the benevolent
societies for the poor, and the maimed and oppressed ; sixteen
persons that he educated during his life out of his own funds,
and say, Calvin Fletcher has stock in them all ; and thus " he being
dead yet speaketh." No man could love and respect the Bible and
the minister, more than he. lie was a constant s udent of the one,
and hearer of the other. Among the very last things he said, was to
speak of his love and respect for his pastor, and the last rational re-
cognition was to recognize the Bible under the most touching circum-
stances. The oldest and youngest son had arisen to take their
turn in watching with him. He had been unconscious for many
hours. His oldest son had brought in the large family Bible for per-
sonal use, and while sitting by his side he opened his eyes, and, recog-
nizing the Book of God, he nodded his head and smiled in the most
grateful and pleasing manner.
Permit me to quote from his private journal, some facts relating to
his inner life of religion.
"January 1, 1829. — For two or three months past, I have felt
strongly impressed with the great importance of religion, and the
vanity and uncertainty of the things of this world. And further, feel-
ing I am approaching what is certainly the meridian of lite (thirty-
five), I have been led to inquire into the truth of the scriptures in:
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390
Hon. Calvin Fletcher.
[October,
relation to that intelligent, immortal part called the soul, in order to
satisfy myself on this subject, on which at first 1 had some doubts.
Yes, I even found myself to be almost an infidel. I applied to a num-
ber of my friends who had professed religion (I feel thankful that I
had such friends, for they have been a consolation and light which I
little expected), and found on inquiry they were enjoying treasures of
which I was entirely ignorant. 1 attended several class-meetings of
the Methodists, in which I found further evidence of the good things
which religious and pious people enjoy. On Tuesday night before
New Year, I resolved to go forward at the watch-night meeting of the
Methodists. It would take volumes to tell the doubts I had in com-
ing to a conclusion on this great undertaking. I had for a long time
clung- to the world, and my affections were strongly rooted there. I
was a representative of a district in the senate, a lawyer, the legislature
was in session, &c. &c, which all tended to frighten me. However,
I tremblingly advanced this morning and gave my hand, and there,
openly to the world, and more strongly confessed on ray part, the
covenant I had made to serve God, as earnestly as in me lay. Rev,
Mr. Wiley and Edwin Ray, a local preacher of Madison, Ind., preached
two sermons, beginning at 9 o'clock of the old year, and preached
till 12, when Mr. Armstrong, our local preacher, gave an exhortation
and opened the door to receive members, and I went forward. Sensi-
ble am I now that I was too unworthy to make such a profession. I
returned home, and went to bed at 2 A.M., and rose about one half
hour before sunrise. I determined to set my house in better order
than before. Brother James Hill, also a member of the Methodist
church, performed a duty which I had always neglected — to have
family prayer in my house. In the evening I went to see my friend
James M. Ray. He was just going to the Presbyterian meeting-
house, to attend a Sunday School. None of the members came. He
went in. All was dark. lie very affectionately expressed his joy
that I had on the new year commenced the service of the Lord. We
reviewed our whole life, and covenanted with each other to watch,
pray for, and admonish each other; to suppress all heart-burnings in
and against the respective churches to which we belonged. As a
friend well tried, I have found none better than Mr. Ray, and Mr.
James ILake, our absent friend, who both have within the past year
become membeis of the Presbyterian church, the latter of wThom, in
his conversation after I had revealed my first convictions to him, gave
me good counsel and consolation and strength in the steps I was de-
sirous to take. While at the meeting-house my friend Ray, at my
request, made a most pathetic and feeling prayer, which, to me, was
as the refreshing dews to the parched earth. We parted, pledging to
each other to be friends, not only in the world, but in the cause of
Christ.
" January 3. — This evening I have made some very slight examina-
tion of myself, in relation to my fitness to go forward on to-morrow
and partake in the solemn ordinances of the Lord's Supper. In this, I
feel greatly and awfully deficient and doubtful.
" Sunday, January 4, 1S29. — I this day went to brother Phipps'a in
the morning to class meeting. Rev. Williams, class leader. Old Mrs.
Hanson and daughter both there, and a number of others. I then
went to hear the Rev. Mr. Ray preach, who did himself much credit.
I returned home and Mr. C. Test and Morris Morris called and spent
1869.] - Hon. Calvin Fletcher. 391
some time with me. In the evening, Mr. Armstrong preached a power-
ful sermon from Ezekiel xxxiii. 1 1 . After meeting the door was opened
for those who desired to come forward, when old Mr. R. Patterson,
with his gray hairs, advanced. On iiiis day, for the first time, I went
forward and partook of the Lord's Supper. I had many doubts and
many difficulties in coming to a conclusion as to my fitness in so im-
portant a step. I felt truly unworthy, yet from prayer, I. satisfied
myself that it was my duty to advance ; that I was unworthy to be
called his follower, until 1 could fully confess Jesus Christ before men.'7
He afterwards writes : " I have experienced and do now experience
and rejoice in the goodness of God in the plan of salvation — yet when
I see my unworthiness, and the wickedness of the human heart, I feel
that this great sacrifice made for me is too much — more---/«r
more than I desire ; and when I bring myself back to the thought
that I have children, and what that tender relation obtains and demands
from the affectionate parent, I arouse myself and rejoice that I am
his child, and that he has -made me capable of being his joint heir
with Christ. But my unworthiness continually arises to notify me
how little I desire by my walk and conversation to make claim to such
a provision/7
" February 4, 1865. — My birth-day. I am 67 years old. I have not
been indifferent and without concern in relation to the better life be-
yond this present state. This has been a subject before me night and
day. I feel that I am fast approaching the end of this world's labors.
I have no labor so great and so important as that of a sure prepara-
tion to the entrance on another state of existence. My desire is to be
more studious, more devoted, and prayerful. I ask God daily, and
continually, to give me his grace and pardon ; to send his holy Spirit
to enlighten aud instruct me in this vital preparation for a better life.
I enter on another year, feeling its importance more sensibly than
ever berore. I have comfortable seasons mingled with times of
depression, and sense of great unworthiness.
" Sunday, February 4th, 1866. — Sixty-eight 3-ears old. Born on Sun-
day ; a happy day to me. What makes this day more dear to me, is
that I was born on it. May God sanctify l;his holy day — the Sabbath — j
to my use and salvation. It has always been a dear and blessed day
to me. May God strengthen and go with me as he permits me to
walk into a new year of my life — perhaps the last. May I live in rea-
diness to meet his last call ou earth with lamp trimmed and ready to
enter into the morning feast. He has been present thus far to sustain,
me, and like a kind father, forgiving and merciful. May I have the
spirit with me to teach and instruct me — that old age wilt not be marked
with mental imbecility, impatience and want of faith, but may I be con-
stantly in the spirit, in love and in union with Christ.7'
This was the last entry in his journal — the closing paragraph of a
great and good man's life. It needs no comment further than to say,
as a prayer it was answered in a remarkable manner. He was full of
gratitude to God, and said that while lie was in the valley of the sha-
dow of death, he realized more fully than ever his own unworthiness
and that Christ was Ins only righteousness. But to-day ho sleeps
in Jesus, and though we bury him at Crown Hill we will not look
toward the cemetery for Calvin Fletcher, but on high, believing him
this day with the Lord and the Saints. May his mantle fall on us ail,
and may his grace sustain the family in this trial.
392 Births, Marriages and Deaths in Portsmouth, N. 11. [October,
A RECORD1 OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS IN
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., FROM 1706 to 1742.
[Communicated by Col. Joshua \V. Peirce, of Portsmouth.]
Continued from page 272.
John Abbitt junr and Elizabeth Darling both of the Town of Portsm0
wr marydye llDec. 1715.
Wm. Cross of Bidiford in Great brittain and Abigail Board of Portsm0
w'mary* 2 Jany 1715.
John II am in of Portsm0 and Judith Pittman of Oyster river were
marry'1 8 Jan7 1715.
Wm. Warm of Devonsh* in Great brittain and Mary Brittain of
Portsm0 wr inarid ye S Jany 1715-6.
Charles BanJield of Portsm0 and E!izth Rice of Kittery wr marry'1
Jany 1715-6.
Nathan' ye son Nathan1 Shaiiun and Abigail his wife was Born 17
febM-U5.-
Sam1 Rimes and Mary Weymouth both of Portsm0 were maryd May
1716.
Sam1 Shackford of Portsm0 and ffrancis Pebody of Topsfleld wr marrv1
10 May 1716.
Nath1 Robinson born at New York now resident att Portsm0 and
Sarah B rough ton of this town wr maryd ye 20th of May 1710.
Wm. Broughton and Ann Abbitt both of this Town were maryd 31
May 1716.
Wm. floss formerly of Niehowanuek now of Portsm0 and Elizth Snell
of this Town were maryd ye 1 Jane 1716.
Dorothy ye Daughtr of John and Mary Emorson was born y3 17
June 1715.
Ralph Burne of Shadwel in ye county of Middlesex in great Brittaine
a,nd Martha Boal of Portsm0 wr maryd I June 1716.
John Weseom of Tiverton in Devonshr in great Brittaine and EHzth
Lang of Portsm" wr marya 28 July 1716.
Joseph Downing of Dover and Sarah Spinney o ' Portsm0 wr maryd
*21 June 1716.
Will"1 fiairweather and Elizth Welch both of Portsm0 wr raaryd 28
June 1716.
Edw. Sherbun and Agnis Hunting both of this Town wr marrvd 5
July 1716.
Tho9 Reed of In London Great Brittain and Elisth Brooks
of Portsm0 wr maryd 4 Aug6 1716.
Axill Roberds now Resilient in Portsm0 formerly of and Joana
Low widow in s'1 Town having obtain'd licence for marriage from the
Horte Ltt Govern1* were accordingly marled y<; 8th Aug 1716.
Michaell Brooks and Mary Thomas both Resident in Portsm0 wr
mary* 30 Aug: 1716.
1 This record was kept by the Hon. Joshua Fe4rec, who .it different times held the office
of Town Clerk, and Recorder of Deeds for the Province, Ho was for many- years one of
his Majesty's Council, and died in 1743. After hi- death, a few entries were" made in the
record by his descendants, (Vide Rambles about Portsmouth. 1st series.)
1869.] Births, Marriages and Deaths in Portsmouth, N. H. 393
Sam1 Brown and Bethiah Libby both of Portstn0 wr marryd 9th Sept
1T16.
Walter Stewart and Sarah Moss Residents in Portsni0 wr marry*
13 Sept: 1716.
junr Richd Elliot of Portsm0 and Abigail Wilson of Hampton wr
maryd24 Sept: 1116.
Josh Remick of Eattery and Mary Ilepworth of Portsm0 wr maryd
Sept. 1716.
Jn° Allixander of Durham in great Brittaine and Jemima Benson of
Portsm0 wr marryd 7 Oct. 1716/
Abrm Ayers and Mary Jackson both of Portsm" wr marry'1 IS Oct.
1116.
James Berry of Dublin in Ireland and Mehittable Leach wr marry'1
18 Oct. 1710.
Richd Elliott senT: and Mary Moore both of Portsm0 were maryd
John Parked of Dublin in Ireland and Susanna Preston wrmarryd 14
Oct. 1116.
Benj fibster bom in Ipswitch in yc Province of ye Massaehusets and
Wilmot Griffith of Portsm1 wr maryd 1 Novr 1116.
Ed111 Woollet born in ye Parish of Etham in ye County of Kentt in
Great. Brittain and Mary Policy of Portsm0 wr maryd 1 No 1116.
Tho3 Wright of London in Great Brittaine and Hepsibar Seavey of
Portsm" wr maryd 4 Nor 1716.
John Lobdeo of ve Parish of Harly in Devonshr.and Ann Hetton of
London both in great! Brittain wr mary'1 S No 1716.
John Wentworth the son of John Wentworth Esq1 was born 19tb
Oct, 1103.
John Jvenard and Elizafh Atkins ye Daughr of Rob1 Atkins were
marry* y« S'h Aug: 1706.
Josh Gate ye son of Edwd and EIizth Gate was Born 12th May 1702.
Joseph ye son of Joseph and Keturah Alcock was born ye 26th of
FeV 1716-7.'
Tho3 Snow of Devonsh7 ye parish of Eallfaire Coome in great Brittaine
and Elizabeth Clark of Portsm0 were marry'1 ye 13 Oct, 1 7 1G.
Robert Almary and Mary Hart both of Portsm" wr marry'1 ye 15
Nov' 17 '6.
W,n. White and Mary Jackson both of Portsm0 wr marry* 15 Nov.
1716.
Elizthye Daughter of Rob1 and Ptience Atkins was born 10 Jan>" 1687.
Elizth Kenard ve Daughtr of Jn° and Elizth Knard was born 7 Nov.
1707.
Jn° Wacomb Kenard ye son of ye Parents abore was born 1 1 feby 1710."
Atkins Kenard y* son of the Parents above was born 11 Sep' 1113.
Nathan1 Ellethonp horn at Manchester now Resident in Rowley and
Susana Elliott of Portsm0 wr marryd 30 No: 1711.
Jn° Hooper of Apsnni in Great Brittain and Mary Waldin of Portsm0
wr marryd 13 Decr 1716.
Henry Nicholson of Williamsburg in Virginia and Sarah Cotton of
Portsm" were marry'1 13 Decr 1716
Tho9 Waldin and Sarah Cotton both of Portsm0 wr marry'1 20 Dec.
1716.
Tho8 Hamitt of Shad well in Middlesex in Greatt Brittain and Ei:zth
Deuelbrd of Kittery in y"' County of York \vr marryd 1 Jan. 1716-7.
Vol. XXIII. 34*
394
Birthj Marriages and Deaths in Portsmouth, N. II. [October
Stephn Nolo of Lalant in ye County of Cornwell in Great Brittaia
and Joanna B.oam of P6rtsm° wr maryd 25 feb: 1716-7.
Clem* Jackson and Sarah Hall both of Portsm0 wr marydn Oct. 1700.
Mary yc Daughter of Clem* and Sarah Jackson was born y* 18th May
1103 and dyed ye IT Aug" 1704.
John ye son of Clem t and Sarah Jackson v/as born y] 20 Aug: 1704
and dyed y; 30 June 1*713.
Clem* y" son of Clem- and Sarah Jackson was born ys 24 Mar: 1T05.
Joseph y,: son of Clem* and Sarah Jackson was borny* 13 Dec: 1707.
Jonathan Crocket y° son of Thomas and Dorothy Crocket was born
ye2dof Aug* 1717.
Phillis y*Daughr of Elisha Webb was born June ye 5th 173T.
Jane ye DaugdV of Elisha Webb was born Jan1' 81st 1741-2.
John Jackson and Abigail Beck both of Portsm0 were mary'1 10
Mar: 1716-7.
Joseph Holmes and Mary y - widow of James Hall were maryd 14
Mar. 1716-7 both, belonging to the Town.
Ezek1 Pittman bo in at Oyster River and Eliztb Shackford of Portsm0
wrmaryd 23 May 1717.
Catherine ye Dait£?hT of Ephm and Catherine Denett was born 15 Jan7
1714-15.
John Denett ye son of ye Parents above was born 15 Oct7 1716.
■ Joseph Moulten and Abigail Ayers of Portsm0 wr mary'' 25 Nov. 1700.
Joseph Moulten ye sou of ye above Parents was born 29th Sepr 171 .
Jno. Moulten \e son of ye Parents above was born J 5 Decern1- 1713.
Allice Moulten ye Daugh* of ye Parents above was born 4 June 1715.
Trustram Heard of Cochecho and Jane Sneil of Portsm0 wr mary'1
4 May 1717.
Robert Pickren of Bastable in Devonshire in Great Biittaine and
Sarah Abott of Portsm0 wr maryd 13 June 1717.
Poger Thomas of Portsm0 and Mary Allard of Newcastle wv" mary'1
6 July 1717.
' Sam1 Piaisted and Hanah Wentworth both of Portsm0 wr many3 y'J
4 Aug. 1717.
W"1 G-amon of Kittery and Mary Hep worth of Portsm'1 wr marry*
31 Oct. 1717.
2\Toah Dodge formerly of Beverly now resident in Portsm0 and Mar-
gery Crockett of Kittery xr marrvd 15 No: .1717.
Cap* Sam1 Hatch dyed 22 Aug3' 1716.
Sarah y* Dauglit1 of Sam1 and Elizth Hatch was Born 26 March 1717.
John Gowell and Elizabeth Policy both of Portsm0 were maryd 24
Nov 1717.
Jo* Chisly of Ovstemcr and Sarah Cutt of Portsm0 wr marv'1 IS
Decr 1717.
Elbert Elborton bom at New York and Lydia Meder of Oysteriver
wrmaryd 22 DecT 1717.
Alis ye wife of Edwd Ayers dyed 9 feb. 1717-8.
John Savage and Anne Lang were maryd ye 9th Jan7 1717-S.
Eiiz"'1 yG wife of Josh: Peirce Deceas'1 18 Jany IT 1 T- IS.
Ed* Gate and Jane Vcse both of Portsm" wr mary'1 9lh Jany 1717-S.
Antony Libbv of Hampton, and Jane Racklev of Portsm0 wr marrvd
9th Jany 1717-3.
• James Wales of Dublin in Ireland in Great Brittain and Mary San-
ders of Portsm0 w" maryd y- 16 Jan7 1717-8,
J
1869.] Births, Marriages and Deaths in Portsmouth, N. II 395
C'ntt ye son of Nath1 and Abigail Shannon was Born 17 Aug. It 17.
Abrm Boule and Hannah Gwin of Boston wr maryd
Abr: Senter formerly of Ipswitch and Mehitable Ayres of Portsm0
wr maryd 29 Ap. 1*718.
Wm Nason of Nechowanuck and Mary ffietcLer of Portsm0 were
mary1 ye 11 May 17 IS.
Jo8 Toroas of Jcrsye and Ilanah Toinas of Portsm0 wr marvd 3 June
1U8.
Rob* Lang and Catherine Cowel both of Portsm0 wr maryd 4 July
1718.
John Churchill and Mary Jackson both of Portsm0 wr rnary'3 10 July
1718. j
John Abbott Senr of Ports"1: and Mary Hepworth formerly of Ireland
now of Portsm0 Wr marry'1 30 July 1718. ]
Sam1 Beck and Mary Partridge both of Portsm0 wT marryd 30 July
1718.
Peter Mow of Roehc-1 in franco and Sarah Lewis of Kittery were
maryd 10 Sep1' 1718.
Thos Sempson of Borough9 series in Scotland and Susan Seuer of
Portsm0 wr maryd 17 Sop/ 1718.
Edward Ayers and Ilanah Jose both Portsm0 wr rnarryd 2 Oct. 1718.
Jonath Barlow- of liverpool in Lanchashire in Great Brittaine and
Eliztl1 Libby of Portsm0 wr maryd 23 Oct. 1718.
Eiizth ye Daughter of Thomas and Mary Ptice of Kittery in y° county
of York was born Nov. 7th 1718.
Johannah ye wife of Edw. Ayers Deceasd Jany 1718-19.
Josh: Peirce of Portsm0 and E!izth Wade of Dover wr marry'1 5 March
1718-19 (2d wife). j
John Symes of Exborn in Devonshire in Great Brittaine and Hannah
Jackson of Portsm0 wr marryd 22 Oct. 1718. n
Jon Davis of Bristol in Great Brittaine and Mary Gooding of Necho- \\
wanuck wr maryd 23 Oct. 17 IS. j
Wm Adams and Mary Lang both of Portsm0 wr many4 23 Oct. 1718,
John Bly and Grace Lewis both of Portsm0 wr marryd 28 Oct. 1718. /j
Edw: Sadler of Swansey and Mary Samson of Portsm0 wr marrvd \\
6 No: 1718. |
Jn° Kincade of Waterford in Ireland in Great Brittaine and Martha j
Churchill of Portsm" wr marry'1 13 No: 1713. j
Abr: Bartlett and Deborah Savage both of Portsm0 wr marryd
13 No: 1718.
Jn° Janins of Ilamptom and Mary Mason of Portsm0 wr marry*
27 No: 1718.
. Nico* Billiard of Portsm0 and EIizth Hoitt of Newingtone wr maryd
11 Dec: 1718.
Jn° Bradford of London in yc County of Middlesex in Great Brittaia
and Dorcas Hudson of Portsm0 wr maryd 3.0 Dec: 1718.
Henry Beck and Hannah Waldin both of Portsm0 w1' maryd 18 Dec.
1718.
Sam1 Ilewey of Coldrain in ye County of Deny in Ireland in Great
Brittaine and Elizabeth DenettWid0 of Portsm0 wrmarryd23 Dec. 1718.
Nehemiah Partridge of Portsm0 and Mary mlbick of Boston, wr
marryd 26 Dec: 17 IS.
[To bo ccntiaued.]
Vol. XXIII. 34*a
Miss Frances Mi
waring Caul kins
[Octo
bCT
MISS FRANCES MANWARING CAULKINS.
A Biographical Sketch.
[Communicated by Hekuy P. Raven", of New- London, Ct.]
Frances Man waling, daughter of Joshua an I Fanny (Manwaring)
Caulkins, was born in New-London, Conn., April 26, 1*795, and died
there February 3, 1869. Her ancestry, on the paternal side, can be
traced to the early settlers of the vicinity of Plymouth.
Mr. Richard Blinman, minister in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Eng-
land, having been silenced for non-conformity to the established
church, immigrated to this country, and is supposed to have arrived at
Plymouth in the autumn of 1G40. Tie was accompanied in his volun-
tary exile by several members of his church, with their families, and
all taken together were styled the " Welch party.'' Monmouthshire
borders upon Wales, and probably most of them were of Welcb ori-
gin, but English appears to have been their native language. The
exact time of their arrival is not known, but a part of them, including
Mr. Blinman and Hugh Cauken, were propounded for freemanship at
Plymouth, March 2, 1640; which was too early for any immigrant
vessel to have arrived that year.1
In the first New-England record the family name is written as above,
Cauken. and it may be interesting to notice here the changes which
have taken place in the spelling of this surname, since it first appears
in the old country. It has been heretofore stated by a writer in the
pages of the Register,2 that the original name was probably Colkin.
William Colkin lived in King John's reign, 1199-1216, and founded a
hospital in Canterbury, which bore his name. The Caulkins and Goo-
kings, with the different variations and changes, in the spelling and
pronunciation of the names, are all supposed by the writer referred to,
to have descended from a Colkin. At the present time, there is great
diversity, even among acknowledged relatives of the same stock, in
spelling the name ; some using u and s, and others rejecting one or
both if these letters.
The " Welch party '■ located first at Green's Harbor, near Marsh-
field, Mass., but the previous settlers not harmonizing with the new
comers, the latter removed the next year to Gloucester, near Cape
Ann, in the " Massachusetts colony.''3 Hugh Caukin is on the list
of persons nominated as freemen of Massachusetts, at Salem, Dec. 27,
1642. He was deputy to the general court from Gloucester in 1050-1,
and served as one of the selectmen in that town from 1643 to 1651.
In 1615 " Hugh Cawlking appointed to end small causes for ye
towne of Glocester for this yeere ensuing." May 23, 1652, Hugh
Calkin, deputy from Gloucester, having moved out of the colony, is
to have the place supplied.4
The Rev. Mr. Blinman removed from Gloucester, where he had
been a minister for eight years, to New-London, then called Pequot
1 Records of the county of 'Plymouth,
2 Yol. ii. pa?e 107— Art, GonJcia Family.
3 Savage's Winthrop (edit. 1853), vol. ii.-page 77.
i Records of the general court of Massachusetts*
J'
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1869.]
Miss Frances Mdnwaring CoulMns.
397
Harbor, in the fail of 1650. Ue seems to Lave been accompanied on
his first visit by Obadiah Braen, a man of unusual intelligence and
education., and sound mind and judgment. lie was clerk or recorder
of Gloucester for several years, and held the same office in New-Lon-
don during his entire residence in that town, which was sixteen years.
Hugh Calkin and several others, who came from the old world with
Mr. Blinman in 164.0, followed him to New-London, and strength-
ened the little colony there by the addition of about twenty families,
Oct. 19, 1650, the records show grants of land to Mr. Blinman,
" Hughe Caukin," and six others, and, under the same date, six
house lots were pledged to them, which were laid out in March of
the following year, mostly in " New Street/' a narrow road, on the
west side of the to\\-n which was opened to accommodate the Glou-
cester immigrants, and acquired from them the familiar name of " Cape-
Ann Lane," by which it is still quite generally known, though now
designated on the city map as Ann street. Hugh Calken had the
first lot on the south and east end of this street set off to him. It
consisted of six acres, and the precise spot can easily be identified, at
the present time.
He was chosen a deputy to the general court at Hartford in Sep-
tember, 1651, and was at that time the deputy to the general court of
Massachusetts from Gloucester. He does not appear, however, to
have been present at the session in Hartford. lie was also selectman
in 1651 in both towns. It is evident from these facts that he was
esteemed a man of unusual good judgment and capacity, whose servi-
ces New-London, then called Pequot, was anxious to secure, and Glou-
cester unwilling to lose. While residing in New-London he held the
office of selectman, or townsman as it was then generally called, with-
out interruption : being chosen annually for ten or eleven successive
years. He was also their representative to the general court for
twelve sessions, from 1652 to 1660.
It cannot positively be stated that he was a member of the church
in New-London ; for the records preserved do not commence until
1670, or ten years after his removal. The business of hiring a minister
and providing for the worship of God was all done by the town in its
corporate capacity in those days, consequently church records were
of less importance. There can be no reasonable doubt, however, that
with the arrival of a minister and many of his faithful flock, who seem
to have followed him not only from the old country but also in all his
removals in New-England, a church was re-rularly formed and all the
ordinances administered. Indeed, it is hardly possible that it could
have been otherwise, as Mr. Blinman is uniformly styled " Pastor of
the church.'- When lie removed to New-London, the town had been
on the lookout for some time for a minister, and in 1643 the Rev.
Sam'l Dudley, son of Gov. Dudley, and son-in-law of Gov. Winthrop,
had some thoughts of settling there.1 It is likely that the little com-
munity felt themselves too feeble to undertake the support of a minis-
ter until after the accession of the colony from Gloucester.
Mr. Blinman wras a man of good repute in New-England, and is
spoken of by Gov. Wimhrop as " godly and able." The town pledg-
ed him a salary of £60 per annum, to be increased with their ability,
1 Wlnthrop'n Idter to his son. Savage's Winthrop, vol. ii. page 3-55.
398 Miss Frances Manwaring Caulldns. [October,
and liberal donations of land. The records show that they abundantly
fulfilled the last pledge, and he was probably quite acceptable to the
people, as they built him a house on a high, pleasant lot, now Granite
street, west of the first burial ground. The reasons for relinquishing- his
charge are not giren, but he left New-London early in 1658, and re-
moved to New- Haven, where he resided about a year, tie embarked
from New-London in 1659, for England, via Newfoundland, and was
living iu " the castle, " city of Bristol, January, 1670-1. 1
Soon after his pastor removed, Hugh Calkin joined a Saybrook com-
pany, who had associated themselves for the purchase and settlement
of Norwich, and a church being organized at Saybrook for the new
town, he was made a deacon. He seems not to have removed imme-
diately, but to have alternated in his business enterprises between
the two towns for a couple of years. He owned some large tracts of
land in the vicinity of New-London which he retained for several years,
but sold his house, barn and home-lot on "New street" to William
Douglass, in February, 1661. An incident which gives us some
insight into the habits and customs of the people of that day may
here be mentioned. In February, 1672-3, Deacon Caulkins, of Norwich,
was served with a writ from Mr. Leake, of Boston, for £8 10s., the
amount of debt due to William Rogers from the town of New-London,
for the rent of a building that had been used for a meeting-house,
some fifteen years before, and for which Mr. Oaulkins was the surety.
The endorser satisfied the debt and applied to the town for repayment.
The obligation was acknowledged, but hardly with the promptitude
which would be expected -at the present time ; as appears from the
following note on the town records: "Upon demand, by Hugh Gal- $
kin, for money due to Mr. Leake, of Boston, for improvement of a ,|
barn of Goodman Rogers, which said Calkin stood engaged for to pay,
this town doth promise to pay one Barrel of Pork to said Calkin some
time next winter. " Hugh Calkin took a prominent part in the town
and church affairs of Norwich, and died there about the year 1690,
and as he was by his own deposition 72 years old in 1672, lie must
have been about 90 at his death. lie was doubtless interred in the
old burial ground in that town.
Of his wife we only know that her name was Ann. Hugh and Ann
Calkins are believed to have been the common a1 cestors of all persons
bearing the name in the United States. They had six children : Sarah,.
Mary, John, Rebecca, Deborah and David."
Deborah was born at Gloucester, March 18, 1644, and probably
David2 was also born there. It is likely that all the others were born
in England. David's birth is not recorded, but he was the youngest
child. The older son, John, removed with his father to Norwich, and
settled and died there.
David2 located in the Nahantick grant of his father, near the Niantic
river, or Rope ferry bar, in what was then New-London, now Water-
ford, and the farm remained in the possession of the descendants, in
direct line, until 1855. He married Mary, daughter of Thomas Bliss,
of Norwich, and had eight children. The second was Ann, and at
her baptism, Feb. 4, 1676-7, Mr. Bradstreet, minister at New-London,
1 The Journal of Thomas Minor, of SConington, says — Mr. Blinman " tuuglit " in New-
Lou.lou, July 27, 165J; probably a farewell service.
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makes this record : — "Child of David Caulkins baptized on account
of his wife, a member in full communion of the church in Norwich. "
Jonathax\3 was the third child of David2 and Mary. lie was born
Jan. 9, 1618-9, and married Sarah Turner, daughter of Ezekiel and
Susannah, Dec. li, 1700. He was a lieutenant in the frontier wars
with the French. He had six children. His will, dated Aug. 7, 1738,
is in the possession of D. 0. Caulkms, of Brooklyn, NT. Y., one of his
descendant?-. He died July 17, 1750, and was interred in the old burial-
ground at New-London, where his grave-stone is still preserved. His
wife died Aug. 15, 1713.
Thomas4 was the youngest child of Jonathan,3 and was born July 29,
1713. He married Mary, daughter of Samuel Rogers. The date of
marriage has not been ascertained. They were published as intend-
ing marriage, Feb. 21, 1734-5. They had, from the best information
obtained, six children, of whom the two oldest, hearing the names of
his parents, Jonathan and Sarah, were twins and born in 173(3. Tho-
mas Caulkins died July 2, 1750, thirteen days before his father,
aged 39.
JoXAifiAN6 married Lydia, daughter of Nehemiah Smith, April 24,
1764, by whom he had 13 children. lie was a captain in the war of
the revolution : a brave soldier, resolute and independent in thought
and action. He served under Benedict Arnold, and on one occasion,
in consequence of additional information obtained after receiving his
orders, changed his whole route and captured and brought into camp j
a party of stragglers. Gen. Arnold was so exasperated with him for
violating his orders that he struck him with his sword. Capt. Caul-
kins restrained his anger and retired, expecting the next morning to be
arrested. Instead of that, Arnold made him a handsome apology.
He commanded a company in Col. Ely's regiment, raised by volunta-
ry enlistment in November, 1776, and was stationed that winter in j
Providence ; and though a wife and lara-e family of small children were
to be cared for at home, lie was out more or less every year of the
war, and performed six or seven tours of arduous military duty. He
died September 21, 1787, aged 51. and all his children survived him,
excepting the youngest, who died two days before, Sept. 10th.
His wife Lydia was a woman of great energy and discretion. She
was tail erect and fair ; of handsome features and commanding pre-
sence. She survived her husband many years, managed the farm with
good judgment, and left it unimpaired to her numerous children.
Being a faithful Christian of the Baptist denomination, she often took
part in religious meetings, after their custom, and her gilts and graces
led to the frequent remark : — " She talked like a minister. y> Mrs.
C. died in 1813, aged 70. One of their children, Sarah, wife of Qur-
don Crocker, is still living in New-London with her husband.. They
celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage Nov. 19, 1867.
Joshua,3 the fifth child of Jonathan and Lydia, was born Jan. 19,
1772. He married Fanny Manwaring in 1792, by whom he had two
children, and died oi' yellow fever at Port au Prince, early in 1795,
while on a trading voyage to the island of St. Domingo.
Frances7 Manwaring Caulkins, second child of Joshua and Fanny, i
was born in New-London, April 25, 1705.
Oa the materuai side, the ancestry of Miss Caulkins can also be
traced back to the first settlers of the country. In England the family
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400 Miss Frances Manwaring Caulkins. [October,
have long been prominent, with many titles and large landed estates.
Sir Kanulphus de Mainwaring, or, as the name was" then spelt, Mesnil-
warln, was justice of Chester in the reign of Richard I. (1189-1199).
Sir William Mainwaring was killed in the streets of Chester, de-
fending it for the king, Oct. 9, 1644. Sir Henry Mainwaring, who
died in 1 1* 0 7 , among other large estates possessed the manor of
Foover, the seat of his ancestors ; which is one of the estates describ-
ed in the Doomsday survey, as belonging to Kanulphus. In the
church at Over Peover are several monuments, with arms and numerous
implements of the Mainwarings ; among them an altar tomb to Randal
Mainwaring, who died in 1456, and to Margery his wife. Over Peo-
ver was the residence of the family for thirty generations. In 1615,
" Sir Henry Mainwaring was at Newfoundland with five good ships."
The first record relating to the Manwarings in this country of which
we have knowledge, bears date Nov. 3, 1684, when Joshua Raymond
purchased house, home-lot and other land in New-London belonging
to " Mr. William Thomson, missionary to the Indians near New-Lon-
don/' for Oliver Manwaring his brother-in-law. A part of this pur-
chase still remains, in the name, being owned by R. A. Manwar-
ing, M.D., a lineal descendant, and has never been alienated. It
is one of the finest situations in the city, commanding a beautiful view
of the harbor and Long-Island sound.
Whether Olives1 Manwaring had then just arrived, or had previous-
ly been an inhabitant of the colony, is unknown. His wife was Han-
nah, the daughter of Richard Raymond, who was made a freeman at
Salem, Mass., 1634, afterwards removed to Norwalk, and thence, in
1664, to Saybrook. Hannah was baptized at Salem, February, 1643.
The date of their marriage is unknown. She united with Mr. Brad-
street's church in New-London in 1671, and four of their children, all
daughters, were baptized Sept. 10, in that year. They had ten chil-
dren. Olives1 Manwaring died November 3, 1123, nearly 90 years of
.age. Hannah died Lee. 18, 1717, aged 14. His will was dated
March 15, 1721, and all his children were living at that time. He
■bequeathed to his grandson, John Richards, among other things,
" that bond which I had from my nephew Oliver Manwaring in Eng-
land." The Manwarings who settled in the vicinity of New-London,
are said to have been noted for a sanguine temperament, resolution,
impetuosity, and a certain degree of obstinacy. They were lovers of
discussion and good cheer. A florid complexion, piercing black eyes
and dark hair are described as personal traits, which are still repre-
sented in their descendants.
Richard,2 the fifth child and oldest son, was baptized July 13, 1613.
He married Eleanor, daughter of Richard Jennings, May 25, 1110.
They had seven children. No record is preserved of the death of
either of them, bur. the inventory of his estate was taken May 10,
1163, and probably indicates the correctness of the tradition, that he
lived to the age of 90.
Christopher,3 the sixth child and youngest son, was born Sept. 1,
1122, and married Deborah — born Dec. 9, 1122 — daughter of Robert
Denison, Jan. 31, 1145. They had thirteen children. He died in
1801, aged 19, and his will was proved May 8, of that year. His wife
survived him, and died March 22, 1816, in her 94th year.
Robert,4 the oldest child of Christopher and Deborah, was born
Dec. 16, 1145, and married Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. James Rogers,
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Miss Frances Manwaring Caul kins.
401
Get, S, 1772, and by her had seven children. His wife died Aug-. SI,
1798, aged 57, and was buried in New-London. He was twice mar-
ried afterwards, having one child by each wife. Robert ManWaring
was a man of good information, and strong character. He was for
many years a deacon of the church in New-London, and removed to
North Parish, now Montvilie, in 1799, and to Norwich, Conn., in 1800,
where lie died March 24, 1S07, aged CI years. He was buried in the
old yard in Norwich-town.
Fanny,5 the third child of Robert and Elizabeth, was born Nov. 6,
1776, and married, first, Joshua Cauikins, 1792 ; second, Philemon
Haven, Sept. 18, 1807. The news of the death of her young husband
came to Mrs. Cauikins before the birth of her daughter Frances, and
at 19 years of age she found herself a widow with two children. She
had never left the paternal roof, and most of the time of her widow-
hood was spent in the family of her lather, Robert Manwaring.
Having thus briefly traced the ancestry of Miss Cauikins in both
branches, from their first settlement in New-England, the further ob-
ject of this sketch will be to note briefly some of the more interesting
events of her life, and the striking beauties and excellencies of her
character.
During the year 1806, she became the pupil of Rev. Joshua Wil-
liams, who taught a select school for young ladies on the green in
Norwich-town, and though only eleven years of age, she appreciated
and improved the advantages enjoyed under tin's excellent teacher.
He was an accomplished, Christian gentleman, of flue taste and litera-
ry culture, and she always retained the pleasantest recollections of
him, and, indeed, revered his memory. As an illustration of that un-
tiring industry and love for valuable information which characterized
her entire life, we may mention that while attending this school, and
before she had entered her twelfth year, she patiently wrote out from
memory a volume of educational lectures as they were delivered, from
week to week. The elements of science which she acquired at this
time were the foundation of all her future knowledge and attainments
in literature ; for, with occasional opportunities of instruction from
the best teachers, she was yet in a great measure self-taught ; and
when once aided in the rudiments of a study or language would, her-
self, make all the progress she desired. She was ,-.n insatiable reader,
and it, might almost be said that when very young she devoured every
book that came within her reach. While she enjoyed fiction and
works of a lighter character, her taste for solid reading was early
developed, and at eleven years of age she was familiar with the Eng-
lish translation of the Iliad and Odyssey, and the thoughts of the
standard English writers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centu-
ries entered into and gave a cast to her expanding mind. The germ
of the strong love tor historical literature which characterized her
later life was seen occasionally in her early years. At one time,
when only about ten years old, she was missed while visiting at the
house of a relative, and after much search was found seated on an
unused loom in the garret, deeply absorbed in reading the history of
Connecticut. As might be expected, such a young person was a great
favorite, not only among her juvenile acquaintances, but with older
persons who could appreciate her talents and maturity of mind.
402 Miss Frances Manwaring Caulkins, [October,
Often would her young friends gather around her and beg her to tell
them a story ; and then, with a sweet and animated countenance, sho
would commence the recital of some tale of romantic interest, repro-
duced perhaps from her reading, or, not unfrequently, drawn from her
own imagination. These recitals carried captive her youthful audi-
ence, and invariably won their admiration and frequently their bois-
terous applause.
In 1811 and ?12, Miss Nancy M. Hyde, and Miss Lydia Huntley,
afterwards Mrs. Sigourney, were teaching a young ladies' school in
Norwich, and she enjo}'ed the superior advantages thus afforded for a
time, entering their school September, 1811. A book written in that
school and preserved by her, contains her first composition ; the sub-
ject was " Antiquities. " These ladies were both persons of superior
literary taste and culture, and doubtless exercised a very favorable
influence on her mind. Miss Huntley removed to Hartford in 1815,
and married Mr. Charles Sigourney, June 16, 1819, and until her
death, June 10, 18G5, remained a very warm friend and frequent
correspondent of Miss Caulkins. Miss Hyde died March 26, 1816.
A volume of her letters, &c.f published after her death, contains a poe-
tical tribute to her memory from her former pupil.
Frances evinced a remarkable aptitude for the acquisition of lan-
guages, and with some advantages enjoyed under different teachers,
she added patient, private study, and acquired a thorough know-
ledge of Latin, and was able to read and teach both that language ,|
and the French with facility and acceptance. She spent some time in
the family of Rev. Levi Nelson, of Lisbon, in 1825, for the special
purpose of advancing her knowledge of Latin, and took lessons in the
French language, of M. Roux, a native and accomplished teacher of |
that tongue, who then resided in Norwich. Later in life, while living 1
in New- York, she pursued the study of German, and under the instrue- |
tions of Maroncelli, an eminent political exile, gained such a know-
ledge of Kalian, as enabled her to read Dante and Tasso in the
originals. |
Never having been permitted to look upon the face of her own
father, her knowledge of parental affection came only through her
step-father, and to him she was tenderly and deservedly attached ;
and her affection. was thoroughly reciprocated. His death, which took
place Nov. 12, 1819, left her mother again a widow, with three young
children and limited means. Having before this been occasionally
employed in teaching small schools, Frances now determined to
support herself, and if necessary aid her mother. On the 4th of Janu- |
ary, 1820, she opened a select school for young ladies in Norwich- $
town. As her talent for teaching was developed, her scholars in- p
creased, and the school acquired an excellent reputation and was well I
sustained for nine years, in 1829, she accepted an invitation from the
trustees of the female academy at New-London, to take charge of that
institution. She was invited back to Norwich-city — or Chelsea, as it
was then called — in 1832, and was principal of the academy there, with
a large number of pupils, until the close of the year 1834, when she
relinquished finally the duties of a teacher. j
During these fifteen years she had under her charge nearly 400
different young ladies ; many of whom are still living and retain a
very pleasant remembrance of their school-days and a strong personal
1869.]
Miss Frances Manwarins Caidklns.
403
attachment to their instructor. Among her pupils were the lamented
wives of Senators Jabez Huntington and William A. Buckingham ;
and three daughters of Charles Lathrop, afterwards missionaries to
India. Very many of her pupils became themselves teachers, and
others, as wives of clergymen and laymen in positions of respectabi-
lity and honor, have so conducted themselves, that, as a teacher, we
may say of her, in the words of Scripture: "Let her own works
praise her."
The year following the close of her school she spent in visiting her
friends and in recreation. In the spring of 1836 she went to New-
York and resided in the family of her cousin, D. IT. Nevins, until May,
1842, when she removed to New-London and found a home in the fami-
ly of the writer until the day of her death.
She early manifested an unusual talent for versification as well as
for prose writing, but was not encouraged by the advice or approba-
tion of friends to thrust herself forward into notice by offering the
productions of her pen to the public prints. Among her manuscripts
are many fugitive pieces of poetry without date, but evidently written.
in early life. The first, in apparently the oldest book, is entitled
the " Indian Harp," and would do credit to her later years. The
fourth in order, in this book, is a long poem on " Thanksgiving," and
the only one dated. This is stated to have been written in 1814.
One earlier piece only has been found, and that is on a loose sheet,
dated Oct. 26. 1813, and entitled " The Geranium's Complaint.''
A considerable portion of her time, from 1812 to 1819, while her
mother resided in Norwich, was spent by her in the family of her
uncle Christopher Manwaring, Esq,, at New-London. He had recent-
ly erected a fine mansion, on the beautiful grounds which he had in-
herited from his ancestors, and was a gentleman of literary taste and
cultivation. He was a great admirer of Pope, Johnson and the old
English authors.. He had a good library, and being of kind and win-
ning manners, it is not strange that a strong mutual attachment grew
up between them, and that he became very fond of the society of his
niece, and proud of her talents. He was a great friend of Madison,
and an early admirer of General Jackson. The first of her writings,
now known to have been printed, appeared in the Connecticut Gazette,
April 17, 1816, addressed to the hero of New-Orleans. The contri-
butor acknowledges that he stole it from the "fair tyro/7 and no
author's name is attached.
Her contributions to the local papers of New-London have been
verv numerous, and with any striking event in the domestic history
of the place, or with the decease of any aged or distinguished person,
its citizens were sure to be favored with an interesting article, in
which passing events were so interwoven with previous history as to
command the attention of all classes of readers. During the past few
years quite a number of inhabitants of that city have been able to
notice the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. She was sure to be
a welcome guest at all such gatherings, and her congratulatory lines
were ever regarded as a golden present. Holding the pen of a ready
writer, her choice thoughts flowed in chaste and beautiful words,
whether in prose or poetry, and it is not too much to say. that only
her own modesty and humility prevented her from coming before the
world and claiming a position among the distinguished writers of the
day.
404
Miss Frances Manicaring Caullins.
[October,
It will be proper, in litis connection, to speak of her published works
and contributions to the religious and historical literature of the
country. During- her residence in New-York, she was intimately
acquainted with Rev. Messrs. Hallock and Cook, secretaries of the
American Tract Society. In 1835, that society published a premium
tract entitled, " Do your Children reverence the Sabbath? " and the
following year, " The Pequot of a Hundred Years/' both from her pen,
and of which they have issued 1,058,000 copies. She next prepared
for them, in 1841, " Children of the Bible," all in verse and original ;
and in 18-K3, " Child's Hymn-Book," partly a compilation. In 18-17,
she furnished the " Tract Primer," one of the most popular and useful
books ever published by that society. They have printed 950,000
copies of it in English, and tens of thousands have been published in
Armenian, and other foreign languages. The society, at a meeting of
their publishing committee, April 23, 1849, by vote invited her to pre-
pare a suitable series of books for children and youth, to follow the
Primer. In compliance with this request, she furnished six volumes
of " Bible-Studies," forming an illustrative commentary on the whole
Scriptures, and showing accurate scholarship and biblical research,
interesting to the young, but full of valuable information for all who
love the word of God. She was five years (from 1854 to 1S59) in
preparing this series, and contributed to the society, in 18*31, one
more work, entitled "Eve and her Daughters." being sketches of the
distinguished women of the Bible in verse. She was also, up to the
close of her life, a frequent contributor to their " American Messen-
ger," furnishing them, but one week before her death, "The Aged
Emigrant " — a few verses of poetry — the last line being " A Stepping-
stone to Heaven."
A deep sense of her religious obligation pervaded her life, and was
never lost sight of in her literary labors. An ardent thirst for know-
ledge, so deep as to amount to an almost insatiable craving, early
took possession of her soul, and she could only be satisfied as she
gathered and stored up the wisdom of the past. With a deep venera-
tion for the piety and principles of our Puritan forefathers, she loved
to linger among the graves and written records of their lives and deeds;
and, like " Old Mortality," she recovered many an almost obliterated
tomb-: tone, and preserved its story from oblivion. Nearly every burial-
place in the county was personally examined, and any stone of great
age or special interest was faithfully transcribed. Doubtless all these
researches into the records of the past, whether town cr church-books,
or on tomb-stones, were in accordance with her natural tastes ; still
we believe that something of the feeling which animated Walter
Scott's hero was ever present with her. She would not let the wor-
thy aud pious dead pass cut of mind, nor allow the good deeds of our
ancestors to be forgotten.
Something from the mass of historical and genealogical information
which she had accumulated, was first given to the public in the form
of a history of the town of Norwich, in 1845. It was a book of 300
pages, with some local illustrations, and was well received and appre-
ciated by the public. In 1852, she published a larger work, The His-
tory of New-London, of 672 pages. This was very carefully and
thoroughly prepared, and won many commendations from distinguish-
ed scholars and antiquaries. In I860, some of the volumes of this
I860.]
Miss Frances M
waring Ca nil: las.
405
history being1 still in sheets, twenty pages were added and bound up
with the original book, thus giving eight years additional records.
Her materials having greatly increased since the issue of the first his-
tory of Norwich, and the edition being out of print, she re-wrote
the entire work, and a new volume of 100 pages was given to the
public in 18GG.
Miss Caulkins had now become widely known to many of the lead-
ing writers, particularly of antiquarian tastes, in different parts of the
country. Edward Everett, Robert C. Winthrop, George Bancroft and
others frequently corresponded with her, and acknowledged her ability
and accuracy. The late Sylvester Judd, of Northampton, and the Hon.
James Savage, of Boston, fully appreciated her historical knowledge,
and frequently availed themselves of her stores of information respect-
ing the early colonists' of New-England. Roger S. Baldwin and Henry
White of New-Haven were am ong those who highly esteemed her works ;
and the latter, in a letter under date of June 3, 1S04, of the history of
New-London, writes: — " I have met with no town history which, in my
judgment, is quite equal to it.7' Eev. Dr. Sprague, of Albany, in very
complimentary terms, says : — " I imagine there are few in oar coun-
try, of either sex, whose opinion or accuracy in respect to the past is
as good as yours." She was elected to honorary and corresponding
membership by several historical societies, which appreciated her his-
torical researches and her accumulated antiquarian lore. She was the
only woman upon whom the Massachusetts Historical Society con-
ferred that honor.
Justice to the religions element in her character requires some more
particular notice of her views and feelings on the great question of
immortality, and fitness for the life which is to come. It is very evi-
dent from her early writings that she fully accepted and believed the
main doctrines of the Scriptures as they were received and held by
her Puritan ancestors. She was profoundly impressed with a sense of
her accountability to God, and the responsibility which ever rested
upon her to use the talents which He had given her to his own honor
and glory. Amidst her highest aspirations, she retained a prevailing
sense of subjection to the Divine Will. The great doctrines of re-
ligion were especially the subject of anxious thought and solemn re-
flection, from 1826 to 1831. During the latter year the deep yearnings
of her soul for a knowledge of God were satisiied. Under the preach-
ing of Rev. Dr. MeEwen, for 54 years pastor of the First Church. in
New-London, her heart became deeply touched with a sense of per-
sonal sinfulness and ne^d of a divine saviour ; and she publicly ac-
knowledged her deliverance from doubts and fears, and her confidence
in Jesus as her Redeemer, by a public profession of her faith and union,
with the First Church, July 5, 1831. The exercises of her mind were
of a peculiarly interesting character, and from a state of gloom and
doubt she emerged into a hopeful light, and laid hold on truth with a
calm and cheerful faith which abided with her to the end. She imme-
diately engaged in Sunday-School work, and gave some time each
week to regular Biblical study with her own school. In removing to
Norwich she became connected with the Second Congregational Church
there, and, while in New-York, united with the Mercer-street Presby-
terian Church. After taking up her permanent abode at New-London,
she transferred her connection to the Second Congregational Church
in that city, in February, 1843. Ever ready for good words and
V5f
406 Jfuj Frances Manwarhig Caulklns. [October,
i
.works, cheerfully cooperating" with fellow Christians (especially as
secretary of the Ladies' Seamen's Friend Society for more than twen-
ty years), she will ever be remembered in the community in which
she spent the last years of her life, as worthy of the commendation
which her Master bestowed upon one of whom he said, " She hath
done what she could ; " words which her pastor appropriately used as
the text of a memorial sermon, Feb. 14, 1869.
In the summer of 1863, she was brought by a long and slow fever
very near the gates of death. The second edition of her history of
Norwich had just gone into the printer's hands, and the last proofs had
been corrected, when her frame, for many years feeble and frail, yield-
ed like a strained bow, and fell withered and almost broken. Fully
conscious of her condition, and willing to go if the Master called, she
had, at that time, a strong desire to remain longer among her friends,
and said to a dear relative : " While I would be resigned, j-et my
prayer is, ' Spare me that I may recover strength before I go hence
and be no more/ }' That prayer was graciously answered. She slow-
ly regained a .comfortable measure of health and strength, and was
able to resume her literary labors, which were continued until the last
week of her life. Never possessing a strong physical frame, and very
often suffering from weakness and pain, yet she was ever cheerful and
pleasant, and by her animated countenance, her chaste and intelligent
conversation, shed a fragrant incense upon those into whose society she
was thrown. Like many other cultivated minds who rise far above the
ordinary level of those around them, her private papers show that she
was sometimes touched in her inner life with a shade of sadness, al-
most of melancholy, and especially felt, as others of the most faithful
have often done, that she had accomplished but very little.
A large mass of historical information and genealogical notes, and
hundreds of pages of moral and religious prose, remain among her
manuscripts. Many of her poetical effusions relating to the private
affairs of family and life are now exposed, for the iirst time, to the
eyes of her friends : but the most precious papers to them, are a num-
ber of pieces written, apparently, within a few months before her
death, in which her muse seems almost to have been inspired ; for her
themes are of the coming life, then so near to her that its beauties and
its glories were already opened to her gaze.
A large collection of autographs — many of them not names alone,
but letters of distinguished men and women, attest her interest in that
department of antiquarian research ; and a valuable assortment of an-
cient and modern coins had been assiduously gathered "during the last
fifty years. Specimens of continental currency, with many curious
and rare pamphlets, and sermons of ancient date, have been treasured
up, ^ind the peculiar issues of corporate, state and governmental paper,
representing fractional parts of a dollar, which were so general in the
early years of the late war, have been to a good extent preserved in a
specimen book.
Many pages might be added here, from letters of sympathy which
have come to the relatives of the deceased since she left them, all tes-
tifying to the respect and esteem with which she had inspired her
friends. Perhaps the writer will be pardoned for introducing two or
three of these. " She has done so much to perpetuate the memory of
the good deeds of others, that her own name and services to the State
ought to be commemorated. Her moral and religious worth every one
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The Spooner Family.
407
will acknowledge, but it is not every one who knows or can appre-
ciate her industry, skill, enthusiasm, or success as the pioneer among
our local historians."1 "I never had the pleasure of seeing Miss
Cauikins but once, and then only for an hour ; but her fine conversa-
tional powers, and amiable and gentle qualities left an impression upon
ine which I have never lost. She seemed to me a truly noble specimen
of a woman.'72 "Her historical labors and her Christian character
alike were worthy of ail praise." 3
A mass of genealogical and antiquarian lore, as has been al-
ready stated, remains in manuscript in the possession of her relatives.
It is prized by them not only for its intrinsic value, but as a memorial
of her diligent and patient industry. It will give them pleasure, as it
ever did the deceased, to communicate any information they possess
to all who love to search for their own ancestry among those of whom
it was well said, two hundred years ago, " God sifted a whole nation
that he might send choice
•rain over into this wilderness."
THE SPOONER FAMILY.
[Communicated by Thomas Sfooxeh, Esq., of Rending, Ohio.]
1. Willtam1 Spooner. The first notice we have of him, is to bo
found in the records of Plymouth colony, voh.xii. page 19, where we
have record of transfer of "his Indenture bearinge. date the tw'enty-
seaventh day of March Anno Dni 1637"' — from John Holmes to
John Coomes for the term " from the first day of May next after the
date of the said Indenture vnto thend and terme of six yeares thence
next en suing. n
He was not apprenticed by the authorities, by a guardian, or by
his parent ; but "hath put himself apprentice wth John Holmes'17:
and "now the sd John Holmes wth the consent and likeinge the said
Willm Spooner hath the first day of July assigned and set over the
said Willm Spooner vnto John Coomes.'7
Of the place of nativity of William there is doubt. In the articles
of indenture he is said to be " of Colchester, in the County of Essex.77
We obtain no light, or indication, by the places of nativity of his
masters, that enables us to infer that of Spooner ; nor do we see that
the " Colchester, in the Co. of Essex,77 can be safely determined as
having been the old Roman town of England.
Without entering into a statement of the reasons that influence the
opinion, the conviction of the compiler of this paper is, that the " Col-
chester ,; referred to was of Co. Essex, Massachusetts colony — the
town afterward and now known as Salisbury.4 That there was a set-
1 Prof. Daniel C. Guman, New-Haven.
2 Rev. Dr. Sprague.
* Hon.R.C.Wimhrop
4 [The county of Essex, Massachusetts, does not appear on the i-ecords of that colony
SjCfore May 10. 1G12, when rhe colony was divided into four shires, namely, Essex, Nor-
folk, Middlesex ami Suffolk. The town of Salisbury was then made part of Norfolk
county. la the act Feb. 4, IG79-S0, uniting Salisbury. Haverhill and Amesbury to Essex
county, it is stated chat 4ktho-e townes aid formerly belong to Essex county and attended
E-^ex Courts." See Mass. Colony Records, vol. ii.'p, 3S, and vol. v. p. 2S4. d.]
408
Tlie Sj)oo?ier Family.
[Octo
>er.
tlcment there as early as 1637, and probably 1636, and known as Col-
chester, there can be no doubt.
Of the parentage of William and of his place of nativity, it is hardly
probable that positive knowledge can be had. That he was of English
origin cannot be questioned ; but whether born on British soil, or
in Leyden, and whether his parents were of Robinson's church, are
questions now being examined. My judgment leads me to the con-
clusion that Leyden must be looked to as his birth-place.
William was " propounded to take vp his Freedome," June 1, 1653 ;
" admitted, and sworne/' June 6, 1654 ; was " surveyor for the High-
ways," June 8, 1655; one of "The Grand Enquest," June 3, 165T,
and again June 5, 1666. May 29, 1670, William is named as a Free-
man of Dartmouth. The exact date of his removal is not known, but
it was prior to 1662, and subsequent to 1658.
The Spooners were farmers and mechanics. Tradition makes some
of the earlier generation to have been weavers ; and, by the same
authority, William and his sons have credit for erecting the first mill
in Dartmouth. If this be true, it was located at the " Head of the
River," on land which to this date has remained in the family. T he-
father and four of his sons settled at the "Head of the River '' — Aeush-
net — and to the east. On the same land are yet to be found many
of his descendants. William was
mouth), 1663. He died in 1684.
His will bears date, March 8, 1683-4 ; witnesses — John Jenney
Thomas Tabor.
" I make my son Sarauell my sole executor and I have made choyce
of my two friends Seth Pone and Thomas Tabor to see this my will
performed.''' His lands, he devises to his sons John, Samuel and
William, and to his grandson John — who are named as proprietors of
Dartmouth in the confirmatory deed of Bradford. His wife wa3 no
doubt deceased at the time he made his will.
1. William married, 1st, Elizabeth Partridge, who d. April 28, 1648.
Child :—
2. 1. John,2 who was living i
William1 married, 2d, March
Joshua and Bathsheba Pratt.
Children : —
2. Sarah,2 b. Oct. 5, 1653
a town-officer of Acushnet (Dart-
tnd
l 1733.
IS, 1651-2,
Hannah Pratt, dau. of
3.
4.
5.
6.
living in 1720.
d. 1737.
3. Samuel,2 b. Jan. 14, 1655
4. Martha,2 living in 1717.
5. William.2 Estate probated in 1729.
6. Isaac.2 Estate probated, 1709.
Ebenezer,2 b. 1666; d. Feb. 5, 1717-18.
Hannah.2
Mercy.2
8. 7.
9. 8.
10. 9.
John2 Spooner [2] lived to an advanced age ; but we have no means
of determining dates of his birth or death. I have the original of a
deed made by him, April 24, 1730, in which he conveys — "In con-
sideration of ye natural love and effection which I have and. Bare unto
my well beloved Son Nathan [IS] Spooner, * .. * * * , and y* my lot
of land lying to ye northward of Joseph Tabers homestead with y*
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The Spooner Family.
409
house in wch he now Dwells, with all y* land lying- to ye westward of
Accoshunet River at a place commonly known by ye name of Poop
Brook, with all y* lot of land and salt marsh meadow lying; on y°
eastward side of Sconticut neck and to ye southward side of y{ land
y* belongs to ye heirs of Jonathan Hathaway Deceas'1 — with all my
salt marsh meadow at Nasquatucket on yp west side of Shiping Creek
and to y° westward of ye meadow wch I gave to my son Will"1 Spooner
by Deed of Gift, also one third part of one eight11 part of one whole
share of Cedar Swamp, with all my right "in yc Islands in 3d town
(Reserving to myself and to his mother my wife ye above mentioned
Premises granted to my s(i son Nathn Spooner During ye term of our
natural lives) * * * * ." Witnesses : James Cushman and Isaac
Nye. Acknowledged before Sam1 Willis, Justice of ye peace.
His son Barnabas [21] in his will, of date Feb. 7, It S3, provides : —
u Item. And my will is that all Back of my homestead Lying to the
Eastward of the County Rhoad be Disposed of att the Discretion of
my Executors for the Payment of my Just Debts and for the comforta-
ble Purpose of my aged and Honored father so far as it will goe,
hereby Granting To my said Executors full Power to sell the same
and give good and Lawful! Deeds thereof, and in case that will not be
sufficient to do the same then what may be wanted, ye money to do
the same be procured by selling of Enough, of my Lands on the north
side thereof as to do it.7'
At the date of making this will, John,2 the "aged and honored fa-
ther," must have been full eighty-five years of age.
John2 had the " oath of fidelity " administered to him, May 24, 1686,
at the same time his brothers Samuel2 and William2 were admitted
" freemen." In 1686, '99, and 1700, he was surveyor of the highways ;
168-1, he and his brother Samuel2 were of a commission for " Laying
out road ; " 1690, he was member of the town council ; 1697, he was
constable ; 1702, Grand Juror; May 18, 1710, he was elected repre-
sentative ; 1689, he was one of the commission "in reference to the
present want of an highway, viz. a country road from Middiebury,
Briclgewater, and other places, toward Boston." The report of this
commission was made July 2, 1690.
W^e do not learn whom John2 married ; but that he was twice mar-
ried, there can be no doubt.
Children : —
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
9.
10.
Johx,3 b. July 2, 1668 ; will probated, 1728.
William,3 b. May 11, 1680.
Joxattiax,3 b. Aug. 28, 1681.
Elizabeth,3 b. June 19, 1683.
Eleanor.3 b. Feb. 1, 1685.
Phebe,3 b. May 11. 1687.
Nathan,3 b. Sept. 21, 1689.
Rebecca,3 b. Oct, 8, 1691 ; d. March 9, 1728-9.
Deborah,3 b. Aug. 10, 1694.
Barnabas,3 b. Feb. 5, 1699 : will probated, 1734.
[To be continued.]
410
The Usher Family*
[October,
THE USHER FAMILY.
[Communicated by William H. Whitmore, A.M., of Boston, Mass.]
This family has been very prominent in New-England, especially
from the fact that John Usher was the proprietor of New-Hampshire,
and was involved in the numerous disputes connected with the settle-
ment of that province. It has therefore seemed advisable to print the
following account of the first four generations of the family in this
country, and it is hoped that the record will be continued by members
of the family.
The family was founded here by two brothers, Hezeldah of Cam-
bridge and Boston, and Robert of Stamford, Conn. We do not find
any clue to their ancestry beyond the fact that John, son of Hezekiah,
used a coat-of-arms. Hezekiah Usher mentions in his will his brother
John Harvvood and sister Elizabeth Harwood. This John was living
at Bednall Green in 1665, as it appears by the Lane Papers. Heze-
kiah's daughter m, Samuel Shrirnpton, and the Shrimptons weie from
Bednall Green. Hence we may say that this locality is more likely
than any other to repay investigation.
Hezekiah Usher was a prominent merchant and member of the Old
South church. ; and his name occurs repeatedly on our records.
His brother Robert, accoidiug to Savage, also left a good estate at
his decease.
1. Hezekiah1 Usher, of Boston, by wife Frances, had :
3. i. Hezekiah, b. G June, 1639.
4. ii. Rebecca, b. ; m. Abraham Brown, May 1, 1660.
iii. John, b. 11 Sept. 1643 ; d. Dec. 1645.
iv. Elizabeth, b. 1 Feb. 1645-6 ; m. Samuel Shrimpton.
v. John, b. 17 April, 1648.
vi. Sarah, ; m. Jona. Tyng.
His wife dying 25 April, 1652, he ra. 2d, 2 Nov. 1652, Elizabeth,
dau. of Rev. Zachary Syrnmes, and had:
vii. Hannah, b. 29 Dec. 1653 ; d. 24 July. 1654.
viii. Zechariah, b. 26 Dec. 1654; d. 23 Aug. 1656..
He m. 3d, Mary, dau. of Wm, Alford, and widow of Peter Butler,
by whom he bad no issue.
He died May, 1676, and his widow m. Samuel Nowell, of Charles-
town, who died in England in 16S8 ; she d. 14 Aug. 1693.
2. Robert1 Usher, of Stamford, Conn., representative, &c, m. 13
May, 1659, Elizabeth, widow of Jeremy Jagger.
His children were :
Robert.
1660.
1669.
5.
Elizabeth, b.
He d. Oct.
Second Generation-.
Hezekiah" Usher
one of Cromwell's Lords.
Hoar (Pres. H. C).
He d. s.p. 11 July, 1697
Jr., m. 1686, Bridget, dau. of John Lisle, Esq.,
She was the widow of Dr. Leonard
Lnd his widow d. 25 May, 1723.
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411
4. John2 Usher, Lieut. Gov. of New-Hampshire, m. 1st, Elizabeth,
dan. of Peter Lidgett, and had :
i. Elizabeth, b. ISJune, 1669; m, David Jeffries, 15Sept.l6SG.
ii. Jane, b. 2 March, 1678.
He m. 2d, Elizabeth, dan. of Samuel Allen, governor and one of the
proprietors of New-Hampshire, and had :
6. iii. John, b. Jane, 1695.
iv. Frances, ; in. Rev. Joseph Parsons.
1. v. Hezekiah.
vi. Elizabeth, ; m. Stephen Harris, 25 April, 1128.
He died 5 Sept, 1126, at Medford.
5. Robert2 Usher, of Dunstable, Mass. ; m. Sarah, dan. of John
Blanch ard, and had :
8. i. John, b. 31 May, 1690.
ii. Robert, b. 1700 ; d. s. p. 8 May, 1725. Killed at
Lovewell's Fight.
Tried Generation.
6. Rev. John3 Usher, of Bristol, R. I. (II. C. 1700) ; m. Elizabeth,
and had :
9. i. John, b. 27 Sept. 1723.
ii. Samuel, b. 20 Jan. 1124 ; d. young.
10. iii. Hezekiah, b. 13 Nov. 1726.
• 11. iv. Allen, b. 14 Aug. 1728.
v. Edward, b. 19 Mch. 1729; d. 1730.
vi. Thomas, b. 25 Apr. 1731 ; d. young.
vii. James, b. 20 Sept. 1733 ; d. young.
viii. Eliza, b. 7 Apr. 1736; m. Ezekiel Cook, and d. s. p.
21 Oct. 1799.
His wife d. 1769, and he died 1 May, 1775.
7. Hezekiah3 Usher, of Medford, Mass., and Newport, R. I. ; ra.
Jane, dau. of Stephen Greenleaf, and had:
12. i. Hezekiah, b. 2 June, 1134.
13. ii. John, b. 25 May, 1736.
iii. Daniel, ; d. young.
iv. Jane, ; m. Dakin.
v. Elizabeth, ; m. Joseph Francis, 15 May, 1764.
vi. Mary, ; d. unm.
He m. 2d. Abigail, dau. of Aaron Cleveland. She was b. at Med-
ford, 10 May, 1706, and had :
vii. Abigail, ; rn. John Stewart.
14. viii. Robert, b. 31 Jan. 1742-3.
15. ix. James, b. IS July, 1747.
8. John3 Usher, of Dunstable and Merrimack, N. II., by wife Han-
nah, had :
i. John, b. 2 May, 1728 ; d. young.
16. ii. Robert, b. 9 Apr. 1730.
iii. Rachel, b. 1732.
iv. Abij.th, b. 8 Aug. 1734; d. young.
v. William, b. ; d. unm. at Hallowell.
vi. John, b. 5 Dec. 1741 ; d. young.
vii. Elizabeth, b. 13 Mch. 1744; m. Robinson.
viii. Olive, b. 27 Aug. 1749 ; d. young.
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[October,
VI. ix. Elcazer, b. 16 June, 1U6.
Adm. on his estate granted 18 Sept. 1766.
Fourth Generation,
In this generation we have seven grandsons of Hezekiah1 and two
of Robert1 Usher.
9. Rev. John4 Usher (II. C.
11.
12.
13.
IS.
19.
1743), of Bristol, m. Ann (who d. May
1769), and had:
John, ) bapt. 26 Apr. 1752 ; d. unm. 9 Jan. 1770.
Ann, j " 26 Apr. 1752; m. George D.
Clarissa, b. 26 May, 1754 ; d. 4 July, 1785.
Samuel, b. 28 Mch. 1756; d. unm. 23 Sept. 1835.
Frances, b 6 Aug. 1758 ; m. Peter Ruton, 2 Nov. 17S3
Hannah P., b. 6 July, 1760 ; m. James Robeshore.
Hezekiah, b. 12 May, 1763.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
George-Dunbar, b. 19 Feb.
Mary, b. 10 Nov. 1765; m,
Sarah, b. 13 Feb. 1767 ; m.
He d. 1804.
1764.
Myndert Lansing.
Ellerv Sanford.
10. Hezekiah4 Usher, of Bristol, m. Ann
1793. He d. s.p. 26 Feb. 1802,
Michael's church-yard, in Bristol.
, who d. 10 Dec.
and was buried in St.
Allen4 Usher,
and hail :
of Bristol, m. 30 Nov. 1755, Rebecca Bourne,
20
21
22
23
l.
. ii.
. iii.
. iv.
. v.
vi.
vii.
viii
ne d
Thomas, bapt. 25 Sept. 1757
James, b. 29 June, 1760.
I).
o
June,
1
765
b.
21
Aug.
r
68.
b.
9
Aug-.
11
70.
,b.
9
July,
r
i o
;
b.
26
Oct.
r
"80.
1794;
his wid
ow
d
buried 31 July, 1774.
15 June, 1801, aged 65.
of East Haddam, Conn., m. Lydia Baker,
21
26.
Edward, b. 26 Dec. 1761.
Allen,
Aaron,
John,
William
Anne,
15 Oct.
Usher
3 Nov. 1757, and had :
i. Jane, b. 2 Aug. 1758.
ii. Lydia, b. 18 Feb. 1760.
iii. Harris, b. 10 Sept. 1762; d. 17 May, 1771
iv. Abigail, b. 12 Aug. 1764.
v. Sarah, b. 1 Apr. 1765.
vi. Hezekiah, b. 2 Apr. 1767.
vii. Susanna, b. 1 Men. 1769 ; m.Paul Palm
viii. Aaron-Gieaveland, b. 17 Oet. 1770.
ix. Olive, b. 17 Oct. 1772; d, 17 Mch
Harris, b. 12 May, 1774.
r, 23 Mch. 1800.
1775.
x.
27. xi. Charles-Lee, b. 13 Mch. 1776.
28. xii. Watros, b. 7 Feb. 1780.
29. xiii. Moses-Craft, b. 12 Oct. 1782.
30. xiv. Nathaniel., b. 28 Oct. 1785.
He removed to Brookfield, Chenango Co., N. Y.
John4 Usher, of Smithfield, R. I. ; m. 1st, Freelove Luther,
and had:
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The Usher Family.
413
81.
32.
l.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
■vii.
Stephen.
Jane.
Jo
nn.
Daniel, b. 15 Feb. 1786.
James.
Freelove, ; m. Ebcnczer Southwick.
Delia, ; m. Valentine Inman.
His wife died 15 Oct. 1815, and he m. 2d, Zilpha Phillips, by whom
he had no issue. lie died at Gloucester, R. I., July, 1837.
14. Dr. Robert4 Usher, of Chatham and Colchester, Conn., m. 23
May, 1765, Susanna, dan. of Jona. and Susanna (Olmstead)
Gates, and had :
i. Oliver, b. 16 Sept. 1766.
ii. Jonathan, b, 4 July, 176S ; d. 22 Sept. 1769.
iii. Jonathan, b. 7 Nov. 1770.
iv. Robert, b. 14 Dec. 1772.
v. Susanna, b. 23 Aug. 1774 : m. Ebenezer Rollo.
His wife dying 13 Dec. 1777, he m. 2d, Anna Cone, 25 Jan. 17V9,
and had :
vi. James, b. 25 Feb. 1780 ; d. 12 Aug. 1180.
vii. James, b. 18 July, 1781 : d. 1 Oct. 1817.
viii. Revilo-Cone, b. 19 Jan. 1783.
ix. Anna, b. 25 Oct. 1784; d. 21 Sept. 1801.
x. Statira, b. 22 July, 1786 ; m. Gov. Stephen F. Palmer..
xi. Abigail, b. 30 May, 1788 ; m. Rev. Jona. Cone,
xii. Deodate-Johnson, b. 6 Apr. 1790 ; unm.
xiii. Sophran, b. 29 Jan. 1792.
xiv. Harriet, b. 16 Dec. 1773 ; unm.
xv. Elizabeth, b. 19 Jan. 1796 ; d. unm. 16 Feb. 1838.
xvi. Josiah-Cleveland, b. 24 Aug. 1802.
He d. 27 Mch. 1820 ; his widow d. 20 May, 1849, aged 9k
15. James4 Usher, of Chatham, Conn., and Canaan, N. Y. ; nu
Sarah Brainerd, 20 Jan. 1774, and had :
i. Ruth.
ii. Fanny,
iii. James.
16. Robert4 Usher, of Merrimack, m. Sarah Stearns, of Bedford',
and had :
i. Sarah, b. 6 July, 1755 ; m. Joseph Nash.
ii. Abijah, b. 15 Feb. 1757.
iii. Hannah, b. 7 Feb. 1759 ; m. John Peters,
iv. Robert, b. 7 Mch. 1761.
v. Daniel, b. 14 May, 1763.
vi. Fanny, b. 1764 ; "m. Y7yer.
vii. John, b. 1766.
viii. Mary, b. 1768 ; m. Wyman Weston.
ix. Eleazer, b. 1770.
He died at Medford, Mass., 13 Oct. 1793.
17. Eleazer4 Usher, of Merrimack and Amherst, N. H.; m. Pru-
dence, widow of P. AYitson, and had :
Simeon, b. 10 June, 1785 ; d, 28 April, 1786.
He died at Milford, Mass., probably s. p.
Yol. XXIII. 36
414 Emery — Amory. [October,
EMERY— AMOEY.
"The Deposition of "Rebeccah Ladd aged about 64 years, who testi-
fys and says, She very well knew Nathanael Scammoh1 and Benjamin
Scammon late of Biddeford deceased who died about the year 1713,
that the Deponent well knew and was acquainted with Humphry
Scammon, James Scammon, Elizabeth Goodwin the wife of Capt. Icha-
bod Goodwin, Dorninicas Scamraon, Hannah the wife of Allison Brown
of Arnndell, Sarah the wife of Joseph Hanson and who were always
reputed Brethren and Sisters to the said Nathanael and Benjamin.
"That James Scammon before named died some time ago and left
Issue, James Scammon now of Haverhill, Hannah now married to
Thomas Donnell of Pepperelb0. Nathanael, Eliz*. and Mary of said Pep-
perellbor0, that Dominions Scammon a. brother of said Benjamin and
Nathanael died many years ago and left Issue his son Dominions
Scammon, and -Eliz*. lately married to Mr. Thomas Catt of Pepperelb0.
That Hannah who married Mr. Brown has been dead many years and
left her only Son Andrew and Eliz1. now the wife of Abraham Tyler,
that these are and have been the only reputed Representatives of the
said Hannah one of the Sisters of the said Nathan1 and Benja. That
Sarah, another of the said Benja. and Nath1 has been chad many years |
and left Issue Humphry Hanson of Dover by her husband Mr. Han-
son, that the Deponent was well acquainted with the several Persons
before mentioned and the Degrees of the Relationship before men-
tioned has ever been reputed and Esteemed by and between them, that
this deponent was present at the Birth, of several of the persons before
named, viz. Eliza. the now wife of Mr. Thomas Cutt, and Dominions |
Scammon her brother the reputed children of Dominions Scammon a -*|
Brother of the said Benjamin and Nathanael. |
" That she never understood the said Nathan1 and Benf or either of
them left any Issue. That Nath' it was said died about a, month
before Beirj*.
" That the Deponent knew one Mary Scammon that was a sister to
the said 8erjja, and Nathan1, when a child, and it was reported that this
Mary was carried into captivity by the Indians tc Canada.
Esbeocah Ladd. |
"Yorkss. Sworn to by the Deponent in the inferior court held at
Biddeford in the County of York on the second Tues-
day of October, 1765.
Attest, Jn° Ffbost Clerk.'1' I
Madam Ladd was a descendant of Anthony Emery, who with his
brother, John, came, it is said, from Romsey, England, in June, 1635,
in the ship James to Newbury. John died Nov. 3, 1685, aged 85.
1 Scammonden, a village in the parish of "Wakefield, Lech, Yorkshire, according to a
surveyor 1577- Almond bury Church Register, Nov, I, 1557, .-ays:— "The pl.igue began
at Wood some Mill in the house of Thomas Seamonden whose children Robert, Ralph,
Elizabeth, Dorothy, William, Beatrix, died tint tno.ith.M The Parish ef Hudderstield
connins the chapel of " Scammonden. or Deanhead." WTiittaker's Leech, 1818, pp 201,
329, 3 SO, 348.
What was the origin and meaning of the name Scammon,, and whence did Humphrey
Scammon come I
1869.]
Emery — A
mory.
415
As early as 1 G4 4 Anthony removed to Dover, and was "of Piscata-
quu, " July 15, 1650, when he bought lands of Joseph Austin (York
deeds, ii. 14-1) ; and Oct. I, 1063, was " of Kittery/' when he sold to
his son James Emery, of Kittery, 20 acres of meadow in York Pond.
The witnesses were James Emery, Sen., and John, Jr. The deed was
not recorded till May 5, 1674 (York deeds, ii, 150). May 12, 1060,
Anthony Emery and Frances, his wife, sold to son James Emery,, Sen.,
for .£165 all his land in Kittery on south side of Sturgeon Creek (York
deeds, iii. 38).
In York Registry, v. 10T, is recorded a deed from James Emery,
Senior, of Kittery, to his sons Daniel and James, of lands in Kittery,
"partly given to me by my late father Anthony Emery," " only
whereas Major Charles Frost, and James Emery, Jr. and Noah Emery
lately built a saw mill," &c.
York deeds, v. 115. March 2, 1604.: — .James Emery,
Ber-
:e of James Emery to Margrave t,
wiek, conveys to his " son-in-law Sylvauus Knock 7;-
Our memoranda show a man-
daughter of Richard Hitchcock, who lived at Winter Harbor, Saco.,
and was buried June 22, 1671, leaving wife, and children Jerusha,
Lydia, Rebecca, Ann, and Margaret, born 1653-1664. (Folsom's S.
& B.f 124.) Who was this James Emery ?
In his: will, made December 28, 1724, and proved April 7, 1725
(York Frob. Rec), James Emery, of Berwick, names wife Elizabeth,
son Thomas, sou James's children, son Samuel, daughters Margaret,
Lydia, Rebecca (the deponent). Elizabeth, Lucretia wife of Job Eme-
ry, executors. The widow, who married Abbott of Berwick, in her
account as executrix, mentions £12 paid to "Daniel Smith of Bidde-
ford," and names her late husband, " James Emery, Senior."
His daughter Rebecca (the deponent) married January i, 1710,
Captain Daniel Smith of Saco, from Exeter, and Sept. 8th, 1752, she
and her son Theophilus administered on the estate of her late husband,
" Daniel Smith of Biddeford, Gent." The estate was appraised Nov.
1, 1752, at about ,£1500. May 28, 1755, she married Mr. Nathaniel
Ladd, an officer of the English army, survived him about ten years,
and died, aged SS, about 1786. Her daughter Rebecca married Domi-
nions, second son of Capt. Humphrey Scammon,1 the partner of Peppcr-
rell and Yeare, 1741. Lvdia married Benjamin Hooper, and Mary
married Jeremiah Hill (Folsom's S. & B., [SS, 240, 253, 254).
Madam Laid used to complain that Mr. Ladd gave all her negroes
their freedom. " It was hard that she could not have one." Two of
them, " Pete " and " Bess/'' who were born of their slaves, were mar-
ried, and preferred to live with Madam Ladd, and continued her vol-
untary servants till her death. Polsom (p. 210) says Daniel Smith
"was among the earliest settlers in the town the last century, and
came from Exeter.'7 Whose son was he ?
1 Richard King oi* Bunstan Landing, Searboro', in his account book, 17-50. Jan. 25,
charged to " Me.<.-rs. -Thomas Gillpatrick [of •Bedeford'] and Daniel Smith," " an order
from Mr. Humphrey Seamman, £1/5: 2-.:Sd."; and by another entry u 17-30 March 22"
it appears that " Mr. Daniel Smith, master of the Schooner May Flower," was in the coast-
ing trade: at Halifax, in July. 1/dl, to New York, &c, masts, spars, hoard*, rum sugar,
flour, Hax, pork, wool, and corn were articles of freight. June, 1750, " Capt. Daniii Smith "
was " Dr. to lib laird Kim: " "To my journey from York to clerk Frost for his Ex'on vs.
Abraham Tyler, cash advanced " ('».
Richard King was father of a family .of temporary fame. Rufns, William and Cyrus
King were hb son.-;.
416 Emery — Amory. [October;
An exhaustive search of the Registry of Deeds and Probate and Ar-
chives of the county of York, taking1 full and accurate copiesof all deeds,
wills, inventories, depositions and other documents relating* to the
earlier generations of the name of Emery, say to 17 CO, would present
most interesting aud instructive illustrations of their manners, customs
and comforts ; the vicissitudes of peace and war ; the hardships and
deprivations of pioneer and frontier-life ; of value, thrift, and material
progress ; of legal, political -and religious relations ; of the steady en-
croachment of man upon nature; in brief, of all that enters into the
warp and woof of the life and condition of to-day.
The surname Emery, alias Amory, affords a curious illustration of
the way in which history and philology may be imbedded in a mere
name. The man of leisure might well press the inquiry to the original
of the name, and would doubtless find the study a source of curious
and instructive historical research and speculation. The name, in its
first form, does not seem to have yet accumulated, in any one person
or family bearing it, enough of generous and laudable interest to come
up to the. level where such studies can be appreciated. But Rome
was not built in a day.
Lower's Dictionary of Family 'Names, I860, gives the following de-
rivation : —
" Amory, Amery. From the personal name Emeric or Americus,
equivalent to the Italian Amerigo, latinized Americus, whence the
name of the great western continent. It seems to have undergone
the following changes : Emeric, Emery, Amery, Amory, Ammory, and
in Domesday llaimerieus. It is asserted, however, that -'the family
of D' Amery came to England with the conqueror from Tours."
Edwards, in his Life of Sir Walter Raleigh, 186S, pages 3-5, quotes
a letter from John Hooker to Sir Waiter : — " Your ancestor, Sir John
de Raleigh, married the daughter of D'Amerie, D'Amerie of Clare,
Clare of King Edward the First; which Clare, by his father, de-
scended of King Henry the First. In like manner by your mother
[Champernoon, who was also mother to Sir Humphrey Gyibert] you
may be derived out of the same house."
In a volume of French history, it is said that when Napoleon had
resolved to negotiate " avec Rome pour retablir Fancien culte/' his
first advances were " sous la direction religieuse du respectable abbe
Emsp.y, superieur general de Saint-Sulpice." This was in 1803. Tnus
we rind the name Emery in France in our day the exact equivalent —
idem sonans — of Amory in England and New-England, and a demon-
stration of their identity, varied in accent or sound, and in the initial
letter, as the family happens to be Gallican or Anglican, north or south
of the British channel. But this is not loft at all to speculation, for it
is again verified by the record. The herakbs "Visitation of Essex,
1634," contains the following : —
THOMAS EMERY als. AMORY=
of Little Uaddow ill com. E.-i<.'.v. I
Thomas Emerv of Little==3Iary, dan. ^f Eolliott of qu. Fil'aot,
Baddow, eldest sonii. Oldhall iu Kayue.
Thomas EmeTy==Jane, dau. of Bayley Edward. A^thoxt. Mary. Elizabeth,
of Little Badow of V, ra< les mill iu com.
iu com. Essex 1C34. Hertford.
1869.]
Philip Welch of Ipswich, and his Descendants.
417
Thus we may find in the changes of a single family name, a key to
English history in its relation to European vicissitudes, a thorough
study of which would lead to an intimate knowledge of political and
industrial mutations, and especially of the religious revolutions which
led to migrations back and forth, as the fortunes of Rome rose and fell
in her great struggle against Liberty.
To aid and stimulate the search for the New-England Anthony Eme-
ry, we add :— Thomas Emery, citizen and upholder of London, left a
long will, dated March 1 1, 153J, proved June 2, 1534, bequeathing his
soul to God, the Virgin Mary, &c., and desiring to be buried in TJio
churchyard of St. Michael, Corn-hill, London, under the stone where
his first wife lies buried. Edward Emery of Margat Roothing, co.
Essex, Gent., will dated Oct. 30, 1637, proved Jan, 15, 164T, names
elder brother Thomas Emery, sisters Mary and Elizabeth, Aunt Ann
Palmer, Cousin [nephew] William Emery of Kimb alt on, co. Hunting-
don, and appoints his younger brother Anthony Emery, executor.
Our Anthony Emery was a man of intelligence, energy and deeds :
and there ought to be men of the name of a grateful appreciation suf-
ficient to a suitable biographical memorial of the man who planted what
they reap. j. w. r.
PHILIP WELCH OF IPSWICH, MS., AND HIS DESCENDANTS.
[Communicated by "William Peescott, M.D., of Concord, N. II.]
It is well known that the north part of Ireland was mainly settled
from Scotland, from which circumstance the people were called Scotch-
Irish. They were Protestants, and a robust, and hardy race of men.
It was by this race that Londonderry in New-Hampshire and other
places were first settled.
I. It was from the same section also that Philip Welch came, or
was brought, in 1654, when about sixteen years of age.1 lie lived in
Ipswich, where, in 1688, Feb. 20th, he married Hannah Haggett, and
where * heir first child was born. He soon after removed into Tops-
field, where several _cf their children were born. ; but the records are
so imperfect that it is impossible to state how many, or whether he
had not other children besides those recorded here. He returned to
Ipswich and died there; but the precise time of his death is not
known.
2. Philip [I] and Hannah.
Children :—
3. 1. Philip. Jr.,1 [9] b. in Ipswich, Dec. 21, 166S ; m, about 1692,
Hannah .
4. 2 John.2 b. in Topsfiold, Nov. 27, 1670.
5. 3. David.,2 b. in " Aug. 27, 1672.
1 Philip Welch came to New-England in the ship Good fellow, of which George Doll was
niA*ter. See ReotsteRj vol, six; p. do, and tilt Massachusetts Quarterlu- Beciew (Boatvii.
18-30), vol. in. p. 414.— Ed.
Vol. XXIII.
36*
418
Fhilip Welch of Ipswich, and his Descendants. [October,
6.
7.
9.
10.
11.
4. Samuel,3 [12] b. in 1675 ; m. Mary .
He enlisted in the expedition against Louisburg in 17 15,
when 70 years of age. It has been a tradition with some of
the descendants that he died soon after his return, while
others allege that he lived to be nearly 100 years of ago.
He was one of the first settlers of Kingston, N. IX., where
his children were born and where he died.
5. Hannah,4 [21] b. in 1630; in. in 1707, Thomas Scribner,
cf Kingston, as his second wife. They were among the
first settlers of Kingston.
6. Moses/ [27] b. at Ipswich, Nov. 25, 1685 ; m. Rebecca .
Philip Welch, Jr.2 [3] and Hannah.
Children :—
1. Thomas.0 b. Sept. 6, 1693.
2. Joseph,3 [30] b. about 1698 : m. Dec. 20, 1726, Deborah,
dau. of Thomas and Sarah (Clifford) Scribner, of King-
ston, b. Sept. 7, 1705.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Samuel2 Welch, [6] and Mary.
Children :—
1. Fcniimin,0 b. Jan. 13, 1107.
2. Tabitha,0 b. March 10, 1709.
3. Samuel,3 [40] b. Feb. 13, 1711 ; m. J
ij. 22, 1732, Eleanor
Clough, dau. of John Clough, of Salisbury, Mass., whom
he affirmed to be much older than himself. She died, leav-
ing four children, and he m. in 1794, for a second wife.
Wid. Rachel Elliot, of Bow (b. in 1733), and dau. of Wm,
Sargent, of Newtown (now Newton), N. II. He was
then S4 years of age, and .Rachel 50. He removed from
Kingston to Pembroke, when forty or fifty years of age,
where he resided until 1770, when he^ removed to Bow,
where he died April 5, 1823, at the extreme age of 112
years and almost two months, or seven months by his own
account. He was cotemporary with George 1. of England
and Louis XIV. of France, and his cradle was rocked
almost as early as that of Franklin. Within a year of Mr.
"WVs death he was visited by John Farmer and Jacob B.
Moore, two celebrated historians and antiquaries of Con-
cord, N. If., and in tiie second vol
:8-53ofthe^;s-
torical Collections, may be seen an interesting account of
their interview with him. They visited him again but a
short time before his death. See Hist. Coll., as above.
They allege that had Mr. W. enjoyed the advantages of an
early education he would have been no ordinary man ; and
that notwithstanding all these disadvantages, he was very
interesting. His memory was still retentive and his judg-
ment sound. With the transactions of years long past he
was familiar. The old man even then was cheerful, and
they spent an hour in an interesting conversation with
liiia, and he answered ail their inquiries intelligibly and
1869.] Philip Welch of Ipswich, and his Descendants.
419
16. 4.
17. 5.
18. 6.
19. 7.
20. 8.
satisfactorily. Tie was temperate and frugal, and enjoyed
almost uninterrupted health. They state that his features
were Grecian, and in person he was rather above the mid-
dling size. He was fond of retirement, and his death cor-
responded with his life — calm and tranquil.
It is stated that the mother of Mr. Welch lived almost,
and a sister quite, a century ; and a brother to ninety
years of ace.
Martha,3 b. Feb. 1713.
Philip,3 b. July 8, 1715 ; m. June 5, 1738, Sarah Wolsford.
Mary,3 b. Jam 20, 1718 ; m. Oct. 2, 1740, Elisha Clough.
David,3 b. June 20, 1720.
Abigail,3 b. March, 1725.
21. Hannah2 Welch, [7] and Thomas Sckibner. {Note 1.)
Children :—
22. 1. Sarah,3 "b. Nov. 18, 1707; d. Marclr4, 1709.
23. 2. Elizabeth,3 b. May 1, 1709.
24. 3. Edward,3 b. April 7, 1711 ; ra. May 5, 1735, Rachel Webster.
25. 4. James,3 b. March 29, 1713 ; d. March 31, 1715.
26. 5. Samuel,3 b. April 29, 1716.
Note 1.
Thomas Scrib.ner m. for a first wife, about 1702, Sarah, dan. of John
and Sarah (Godfrey) Clifford, Jr. of Hampton, who was b. Oct. 30,
1673, and had two children : — 1. John, b. Dec. 8, 1703; 2. Deborah,
b. Sept. 7, 1705, m. Joseph Welch, [11] Dec, 29, 1726. Sarah
(Clifford), his wife, d. June 5, 1706, and he m, 2d, Hannah Welch, as
before stated.
27. Moses3 Welch, [8] and Rebecca.
Children : —
23. 1. Joseph.3 }
29. 2. Moses.3
30. 3. Thomas.3 j
31. 4. Benjamin.3 [ All these were baptized Mav 31, 1719.
32. 5. John,3
lm. j»
34. 7. David.3
35. 8. Samuel;' bap. Aug. 14, 1720.
36. Josefh3 Welch, [11] and Deborah.
Children :--
37. X. Thomas,,4 b. Oct. 13, bap. Nov. 26, 1727 ; m. Juno 24, 1752,
Elizabeth Presse.
38. 2. John,4 [51] b. Aug. 7, bap. Sept, 21, 1729; m. in 1755,
Abra, dan. of Jonathan and Judith (Merrill) Flanders, of
South Hampton', N. II., b. 1729. tie d at Sanbornton,
N. Li., 1811, aged 82. She d. several .years before. He
served in the revolutionary army throughout the war.
'
420
Philip Welch of Ipswich, and his Descendants. [Oct
ou<
39. 3. [Rev.] Moses,4 [60] b. June 30, bap. Aug. 29, 1731; r<\.
June 18, 1755, Judith Worcester. He entered the minis-
try, but there exists no account of his labors or settlement.
He d. at Kingston, Nov. 3, 1820. She d. there Juno 30,
1820, and both were buried near the S. E. corner of tho
burying ground on Kingston Plain.
40. 4. Mary,4b. in 1732.
41. 5. [Col.] Joseph,4 [62] b'. Feb. 20, bap. March 31. 1734 ; m.
Hannah Chase, dan. of Francis Chase, of Newtown (now
Newton), N. H., b. Sept. 6, 1733, or by another account,
1739. He was a farmer, and engaged in the revolutionary
struggle with patriotic zeal and ardor, serving succes-
sively as Capt. and Col., and was a brave and efficient
officer. He commanded a company of minute men, at the
capture of Burgoyne. lie was a delegate to the Conven-
tion which convened in 1778 to form a temporary consti-
tution for the State, and, after the war, was elected by the
citizens of Plaistow for many years a representative to the
New-Hampshire legislature. He was also repeatedly
elected a selectman and to other posts of trust.
After the war he retired to his farm in Plaistow, where
he lived respected,. and d. July 8, 1829, at the ripe old
age of 95 years, 4 mos. and 18 days.
42. 6. Benjamin,4 b. Nov. 20, 1735; d. Sept. 1737.
43. 7. Benjamin,4 b. Sept. 20, 1739; d. Dec. 26, 1745.
44. 8. Samuel,4 (75] b. June 26, 1742: m. Cheney. Settled
first in Plaistow, thence, in 1790, removed to Canaan, N.H.
His wife d. in 1776, leaving five children. He m. for a
second wife, in 1777, widow Anna Cheney (b. a Chase),
who d. May 22, 1795 ; and he m. for a third wife, in 1797,
Susanna Cheney, b. in 1753 (probably sister to his first
wife). He d. Sept. 14, 1817, aged 75 years 2J mos., aud
his widow, Susanna, d. Dec. 1845, aged 92 years.
45. 9. Deborah,4 b. July 13, 1745 ; d. June 10, 1T46.
46. Samuel3 Welch, [15] and Eleanor.
Children : —
47. 1. Eleanor,4 b. in 1733.
48. 2. Jonathan,4 bap. May 15, 1735.
49. 3. Samuel,4 bap, June 29, 1738.
50. 4. Reuben,4 bap. Feb. 15, 1740.
51. John4 Welch, [38] and Abra.
Children : —
52. 1. Joseph," b. in 1757; m. Elizabeth, dati. of Benjamin and
Delia Huntoon, of Unity, N. H.
53. 2. Abra,5 b. May 7, 1759 : m. Nov. 13. 1T85, George Dutch, b.
1763. He was a butcher in Exeter, N II., where he d.
Oct. 5, 1819, aged 56. She d. Nov. 1, 1841, aged 82j.
54. 3. Benjamin,* b. in 17G1 ; in. a widow Cotton, no issue.
55. 4. Deborah/ b. Feb. 22, 17t>4; m. Aug. 22, 1785, (Capt.) Wil-
I860.] Philip Welch of Ijmvich, and Ids Descendants. 421
liam Prescott (No. 323 of the Prescott Gen. Memorial,
which sec), b. Oct. 14, 1TG2. Settled in Sanbornton, N.H.,
where she d. July 24, L797, aged 33 years and 5 months,
leaving* four small children, one of which was William
Prescott, M.D., author of the " Prescott Memorial," and
another J. C. Prescott, M.D., of Meredith Bridge, N. EL,
Concord, Mass., &c, and who d. in Concord, N. II., in
Feb. 1844.
56. 5. Judith,5 b. in 1TG6 ; m. Simeon Brown, of Sanbornton ; re-
moved to Stanstead, Canada East, where she d. in 1846,
aged 80. Seven children.
57. 6. Jonathan,5 b. in 1768 ; m. 1st, Abigail Brown, sister to
Simeon above. She d. with consumption in six mouths.
He m. 2d, Hannah Merrill ; no issue. He served in the
war of 1812-15, and d. at Haverhill, Mass.
58. 7. Elizabeth,5 b. May 19, 1770 ; m. Aug. 13, 1795, Jona. M,
Smith, of Sanbornton ; settled in Vermont. He was b. in
April, 1772, and d. at Cabot, Yt,, April 15, 1819, aged 77.
She d. at do., Sept. 1, 1858, aged 88 yrs. 3 mos. and 13 ds.
59. 8. Sally/ b. 1772 ; d. at So. Hampton, N. H., aged and single.
60. Eev. Moses4 Welch, [39] and Judith.
Rev. Moses Welch had nine children, of whom we know but
little, except his eighth child,
61. 8. Oliver,5 b. May 17, 1777 ; m. 1808, Betsey Dutch, dan. of-
George and Abra (53 — 2). He was a man of considerable
literary taste, a good mathematician, and author of Welch's
Arithmetic, which was extensively used in the schools of
New-Hampshire and vicinity, and for many years was
quite popular. He settled in Exeter in 1810, removed to
Waterville, Me., in 1821, where he d. July 11, 1845, aged
68 yrs. 2 mos. nearly. She d. May 1, 1841, a. 55 (b. 1786).
62. Col. Joseph1" Welch, [41] and Hannah.
Children : —
Anna,5 b. Jan. 7, 1758 : d. Jan. 22, 1761.
Chase,3 b. Nov. 12, 1759 ; d. Jan. 14, 1761.
Anna,5 b. May 9, 1762; m. Jan. 4, 1784, Joseph Kimball,
of Piaistow.
Sarah,5 b. July 1, 1764; m. Jan. 2, 1791, Jacob Harvey,
and d. 1792.
[Rev.] Francis,5 b. May 31, 1766; m. Dec. 6, 1792, Pris-
ciila, only dau. of Rev. Phineas and Priscilla (Perkins)
Adams, of West Haverhill, Mass., b. June 10, 1772. lie
grad. at Ilarv. Coll. in 17SC, studied theology with Rev.
Giles Morrill, of Piaistow (who afterward preached the
funeral sermon of Rev, Mr. Welch), settled in the ministry
at West Amesbury, Mass., June 3, 1 781). where he d. Dec.
15, 1793. She d. at Path, N. II., April 14, 1817. leaving
an only child, Prisoilla-Perkins, b. (after the death of her
husband) Feb. 1794, m. March 19, 1817, Isaac Smith, son
63.
1.
64.
2t
65.
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66.
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67.
5.
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Philip Welch of Ipswich, and his Descendants. [Octoh
63. 6.
69. 7.
10. 8.
u.
72.
9
10
73.
11
74.
12
of Ephraim and grandson of Col. Isaac Smith, of the revo-
lutionary army from Ipswich, Mass.
Mr. Isaac Smith was an active, enterprising; and useful
man, and for many years was the overseer of the Frauco-
nia iron works and mines in New-Hampshire.
Joseph,5 b. May 15, 1768 ; m. March 13, 1791, Patty Sar-
gent. Settled first at Hamstead, but subsequently remov-
ed to the St. John's river, on the eastern border of Maine.
Hannah,5 b. May 6, 17 TO ; m. Orlando Sargent, of Ames-
bury, Mass.
Simeon,5 b. July 24, 1772 ; m. May 20, 1799, Susanna Mer-
rill, b. Nov. 17, 1779. He resided on the homestead of his
father, in Plaistow, where he d. Jan. 5, 1752, in his 80th
year. He was a successful farmer, and much respected.
Richard,5 b. April 4, 1775 ; d. Nov. 29, 1793.
Betsy,5 b. June 5, 1777 ; m. 1802, Joshua Emery, of Ando-
ver, Mass.
James,5 b. Jan." 25, 17S0 ; m. in 1803, Betsy Wells, of New-
burvport, Mass.
(Rev.) Moses,5 b. Feb. 28, 1783 ; m. Oct. 7, 1807, Mehitable,
dau. of Jona. and Martha (Symonds) Tyler, of Andover,
Mass., b. April 3, 1785. He studied theology, and preach-
ed rive years in Amesbury, six or seven in Plaistow, was
several years employed as a Home Missionary ; but be-
coming infirm by reason of an anchylosis of the hip joint,
he was unable to pursue his profession. II. d. in Wen-
ham, Mass., 1853. No issue.
75. Samuel4 Weigh, [44] and 1st Wife ( Cheney).
Children : —
76. 1. Lydia,5 b. 1768 ; m. David Pearson, of Canaan, N. H.
2. Abigail,5 b. 1770 ; m. Joseph Clark, and d. Nov. 1846, a. 76.
3. Polly,5 b. 1772 ; in. in 1800, Nathan Tucker, of Salisbury, Ms.
4. Samuel,5 b. Aug. 27, 1774; m. in 1S04, Lydia Gill, and
d. 1848, aged 74.
5. Richard,5 b. 17 76 j married. Settled in Hartland, Vt., and
d. Sept. 1817.
Children hy 2d Wife (Mrs. Anna Cheney).
6. Daniel,5 b. in 1778 ; m. Hannah Montgomery, of Hamstead.
1. Betsy,5 b. April 19, 1780 ; m. Smith.
8. Anna-Chase,5 b. in 17S5 ; m. Jonathan Choate, who d. soon
after, leaving an infant daughter.
9. Bailey,5 b. April 18, 1788; m. July 2, 1310, Priscilla B.
Barber. Resided in Canaan as a farmer,
The above nine were b. in Plaistow ; the two following in
Canaan : —
10. James,5 b. March, 1790 ; married. He settled in Hart-
land, Vt., where he d. March, 1841, and his wife d. the
same year.
11. Uriah,5 b. July 5, 1793; m. 1st, Jan. 1818, Lois Carrier,
who d. in Jan. 1821, and he in. 2d, Jan. 1822, Sarah
1869.]
Weymouth Epitaphs.
423
French. lie removed to Concord, N. H., and on August
13, 1839, while at work on the Free Bridge, so called, he
foil into the Merrimack river, and was drowned, aged 46,
leaving one son (a printer in Boston), and one daughter.
The arms of Welch of Scotland and North Ireland are described by
Burke.
Note. — The writer of the above takes this opportunity to give notice
that, should any one of the connection wish to enlarge these records
and pursue the subject further, he has in his possession the record of
many families of the sixth generation (besides some of the earlier not
inserted above), all of which will be at his service.
EPITAPHS3 FROM THE OLDER HALF OF
HILL," WEYMOUTH, 'MASS.
BURYING
[Communicated by Mr. John J. Loud, of Weymouth.]
Continued from page 294.
Here Lyes Buried
Mrs Marv Phillips
The Wife of Mr Nicholas Phillips
She was born in May A.D. 1667
She Dyed February ye 11th
A.D. 1149 Aged 82 Years
& 9 Months
Here Lyes Buried
Mr Nicholas Phillips
Who Was Burn A.D. 1664
He Dved on March
The 11th A.D. 1751
Aged ST Years
Here Lies The
Body Of
Mary Bicknell
Daur Of Mr
Ebenezer & M™
Mary Bicknell
Died Octr 12th
1751 In Ye 16th
Year Of Her Age
Sarah Pittee Daur
Of Mr James & Mn
Hannah Pittee
Died AugU!t 17th
1751 In Y* 6th
Year Of Her Age
Here Lies Buried
The Body Of Deacon
Thomas White Who
Departed This Life
On April Ye 28th A.I). 1152
Aged 18 Years 8 Months
& 9 Days
Here Lies Buried The
Body Of Mr Philip
Torrey Who Dyed
March Ye 13th 1754 In
The 73 Year Of His Age
Here lies inter'1 the Body
of Mre Mary Torrey.
the wife of Lieut. John
Torrey late of Weymouth
DeceaJ who died
February 14th 1758
In the Eighty first Year
of her Age.
In Memory of
Peter Torrey
who Died July
24th 1759 in
Ye 27th Year
of his
Age
i1
424
Weymouth Epitaphs.
[October,
1
Here lies the body cf Mrs
Elizabeth Smith1 the amiable and
pious Consort of the Revd William
Smith Pastor of the first Church
of Christ in Weymouth who died
October the Ist 1755 iu the
51th Year of her Age
Thus write the voice from heaven
Proclaims the virtuous dead are
ever blest,
Their works immortalize their
Names
Their labors cease and here they
rest ;
till that bright morn shall wake the
beauteous clay to bloom and
sparkle in eternal day.
Here lies Buried
the Body of Mr*
Susannah Kan die
wife of Mr John
Ran die who Died
May 11th 1761,
in Ye 81th Year
of her
A.2re
Here
Lies Interred
The Body of
Samuel Badlam
OOi
Anno: Dom
1761 in Ye
713t Year
of his
A^re
Here Lies Buried Ys
Body of Mrs Sarah
White Formerly Ye
wTife of Deacn Micaiah
Torrey But Latterly Ye
wife of Deac Samueli
White She Died
May 10th 1763 in
Ye 85th Year
of Her
Age
1 Mother-in-law of John Mains.
In Memory
of Mr Paul
Torrev Who
Died June 23d
1763 in Ye 58
Year of
his Age
In Memory of
^ James Pittee
he Died Jan;ry
28th 1764 in
Ye 78th Year of
his Acre
In Memory of
mrs Judith: Phillip8
Ye: wife of mt Ni
ch°: Phillips she
Died Julv Y
1766 in Ye 7
Year of her
Age
11th
od
Here lies Ye Body
of Mr" Sarah
Dyar Ye wife of
Benjamin Dyar Esq*
She died October
Ye 12th 1773
in Ye 85th Year
of her Age
Here lies interred
Ye Body of Benjamin
Dyar Esq/: he
Died February
Ye 12'h 1774
in the 86th
Year of His
Aire
In Memory of
Mrs Hannah "Pit tee
the wife of Mr
James Pittee who
Died April ye
5th 1770 in
ye 74th year
of her
Age
1869.] Births, Marriages and Deaths in L
yme,
Conn.
425
ecttd bjr c
t?
In Memory of
Rev'd William Smith1 Pastor of
the 1' Chh of C* in Weymouth
Obf Sept' 17th 1183 M. 77 in
the 49th year of his Ministry.
As a Divine he was eminent,
As a Preacher of the Gospel
Eloquent and devotional in life
he exhibited the Virtues of the
Religion which he had taught,
in Death felt its Supports &
closed a long & useful life
with hopes full of immortality
1 Father-in-law of Pres't John Adams.
Un Lucy Tufts
the amiable &
virtuous Consort
of the houble
Cotton Tufts Esqr.
died OctoV 30th
1785 JEr 56
And is here interred
The righteous shall
be in everlasting
Remembrance.
In Memory of
.Miss Susan Warner
who died
April 27th 1798
Aged 21 Years
In silence to the tomb her form
descends
To wait the trump that time and
nature ends.
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS IN LYME, CONN.
[Communicated by the Rev. F. "VV. Clapham, of Pomfret, Conn.]
Ths town of Lyme was formed from Saybrook in 1GG7. We have
copied with care and arranged in catalogual order the following
entries which are scattered through several volumes of the town
records.
John Alger, born August 1, 1694. John Alger and Temperance
Tillotson were married Dec. 13, 1722. Nathan Alger was born
Oct. 2, 1723 : Joanna, Aug. 3, 1725 ; Matthew, March 20, 1726-7.
Temperance Alger died Sept. 8, 1727.
Children of John and Mary Alger :
John Alger, b. Dec. 14, 1730, and d. Julv 23, 1735.
Benjamin, b. March 19, 1733 ; d. April 23, 1752.
Marv, b. Nov. 13, 1735 ; d. March 11, 1736. Mary 2d, b. Jan. 20,
17*36-7.
John, b. March 13, 1739. Silas, b. Aug. 13, 1742 ; d. Dec, 1745.
Child of John Alger, b. Sept. 20, 174S ; d. same day.
Greenfield Alger and Lucy Wade were married March 26, 1778. Eliza-
beth, b. Sept. 19, 1779. Roger, b. Feb. 6, 1782. • Elijah, b. Feb. 19,
1784. Mrs. Lucy Alger d. Sept. 13, 1784.
Roger Alger, Senr., was married to Elizabeth, his now wife in 1711-12,
by Joseph Peck, Justis.
Mr. Joseph Alger and Mary Huntly were married April 27, 1732.
Joseph, b. April 22, 1733.
Thomas Anderson and Hannah Peck were married June 25, 1696.
Hannah, b. Mav 31, 1697, and d. June 13, 1697. Hannah, 2d, b.
April 7, 1698 ; d. April 16, 169S. Sarah Anderson, b. April 22, 1723.
Vol. XXIII. 37
426 Births, Marriages and Deaths in Lyme, Conn. [October,
Children of Jeams Beckwith and Sarah Beckwith :
James Beckwith, b. May 1, 1G05. Martha, b. Aug. 8, 1697.
Daniel, b. Oct, 13, 1699, d. Feb., HOC. Sarah, b. Dec, 23, 1701.
Daniel 2d, b. Oct. 26, 1704. Renald, b. Feb. 15, 1706-7. Samuel,
b. May 24, 1700. Elizabeth, b. July 23, 1712. John, b. Oct. 10,
1713. Mary, b. Jan. 23, 1716-7.
James Beckwith and Mary Lamb were married Oct. 15, 1717. Sarah,
b. March 20, 1722. James, b. April 1, 1725. Kebeccah, b. June 30,
172S.
Matthew Beckwith was married unto Elisabeth his wife, Feb. 17,
1721. Abijah, b. April 25, 1722. Elisabeth, b. Feb. 4, 1723-4.
Lois, b. July 1, 1725. Diadama, b. Nov. 8, 1728. Eunis, b. May 14,
1733. Sarah, b. April 22, 1737. Matthew Beckwith, Senr. died
June 14, 1727. Nathaniql Beckwith, son of Nathan Beckwith, was
born May 28, 1G79.
Stephen Beckwith and Jcrusha Watrous were married Dec. 16, 1742.
^ Cyrus, b. Oct, 18, 1743. Jerusha, b. May 1G, 1746.
Stephen Beckwith and Hannah Newton were married May 27, 1747.
Birth and names of children of Matthew Beckwith : Elizabeth, b.
Feb. i, 1678. Ruth, b. "larch 14, 1680-1. Sarah, b. Dec. 15, 1681.
Caleb Benit, Junr. and Rebcecah Mack were married , Thank-
ful, b. March 1, 1727-8. Caleb, b. Jan. 12, 1729-30.
Henry Benit and Abigail Pike were married April 15, 1713. Henry,
b. Jan. 19, 1714. Phebe, b. Aug. 4, 1715 ; d. Jan. 1, 1717. Abi-
gail, b. Nov. 30, 1716; d. last of June, 1719. Abigail, wife of
Henry Benit, died Dec. 24, 1717.
Henry Benit and Mary Moss were married Nov. 13, 1718. Rose, b,
Jan. 19, 1719-20. Phebe, b. July 5, 1726.
The deaths and births of Henry Benit's children :
John, b. Dec. 26. 1680. Jacob, b. Aug. 7, 1683. Love, b. March
19, 1685. Dorete, b. May 19, 1688. Henory, b. July 29, 1691.
John Benit was married to Mary, his now wife, Jan. 2, 1708—7. Jane,.
b. May 25, 1714. Mary, b. May 30, 1716; d. April 21. 1731.
Sarah, b. Jan. 29, 1719." Elijah, b. Mav 20, 1722/ Jedediah, b.
Jan. 24, 1724.
John Benit, son of Caleb Benit, and Mary Moss were married Sept, —
Joseph, b, April 20, 1732. Mr. John Benit died Dec. G,
1732. Airs. Mary Benit died Dec. 30, 173
Zadack, b. Aug. 13, 1733. Nathan, b. Dec. 23, 1734. Mary, b.
Sept. 6, 1736. Hannah, b. Oct. 13, 1738. Jean, b. Oct. 10. 1740,
and died Nov. 5, 1746. Eunice, b. Feb. 14, 1743. Betty, b. May 11,
1744. Lydia, b. Nov. 6, 1746. Jean, 2d, b. March 19, 1749 ; d.
Aug. 16, 1759. Elijah, b.'Nov. 3, 1753.
Abraham Bishop and Hannah Champion were married Oct. 26, 1743.
John, b. Oct. 5, 1715. Abraham, b. June 30, 1747. Hannah, wife
of Abraham Bishop, died July 13, 1747.
Sarah Blague, daughter of Jeremiah Blague, b. June 1, 1735. 7>Iary
Darrow Blague was born April 23, 1737. -
John Borden, Jr. and Marah his wife were married March 13, 1689.
Marah, b. Doc. 30, 1G90. John, b. March 4, 1692-3. Hannah, b.
April 28, 1695. Sarah, b. April 17, 1698. Martha, b. Sept. 11,
1700. Samuel, b. Sept. 15, 1704. John Balding deceased March 11,
!
1869.] Births, Marriages arid Deaths in Lyme, Conn.
427
1708-9. (Query by the transcriber: — Is not the true name Bald-
win ?)
Samuel Borden and Mary Fox were married Feb. 11, 1123-9. Mary,
b. Jan. 13, 1129-30.
William Briggs, the son of John Briggs and Mary his wife, was born
the 30th of July, 1GT3. Peter, b. the 5th of Feb., 1GS0.
Ezra Brockway was born May 21, 1732, and married Dorcas Geddings
Nov. 14, lTol. Briget', b. Sept, 26, 1755.
Jedediah Brockway and Sarah Fox were married Oct. 13,1743. Jo-
siah, b. Jan. 10, 1744. Gideon, b. Sept. 4, 1746, and d. Dec. 12,
1749. Rachel, b. Aug. 17, 1749; d. Dec. 13, 1749. Naomy, b.
May 5, 1753. Lucy, b. March 5, 1757. Gideon, b, April 6, 1759.
Richard Brockway and Hannah Randall, of Colchester, wtirc married
May 14, 1740. Lois, b. March 15, 1741. Elizabeth, b. March 13,
1744-5. Hettv, b. Dec. 3. 1746. Lois, b. July 15, 1756. Laos, b.
April 25, 1159.
Children of John Brockway :
Breget, b. Aug. S, 1708. WaTston, b. Dec. 23. 1712. Mary, b.
July 3, 1114. Jane. b. Feb. 6, 1717. John, b. July 4, 1721. Phebe,
_ b. Feb. 1, 1724.-5. Naomi, b. May 3, 1727.
The births and deaths of the children of Wolston Brockway :
Hannah, b. Scot. 14, 1664. William, b. July 25. 1G6G. Wolston,
b. Feb. 7, 1667. Marah, b. Jan. 1G, 1669. Briget. b. July 9,
1671. Richard, b. Sept. 31, 1673. Elizabeth, b. May 24, 1616.
Sarah, b. Sept. 23, 1679. Deborah, b. May 1, 1GS2. Goodwife
Brockway died Feb. 6; 1637.
William Brockway was married to Elizabeth his wrffe March S, 1692,
William Brockway, Jr. and Prudence Pratt were married Oct. 3, 17 16.
Hannah Brockway, b. Nov. 10, 1718. William, b. Feb. 22, 1723.
The births and deaths of the children of Wolston Brockway and Mar-
get his wife : iy
Walston, b.Oct. 28. 1689. Samuel, b. Feb. 10, 1G92. Jonathan]-
b. May 19, 1694. Deborah, b. Nov. 11, 1696. Edward, b. March S,
169S. " Marget, b. April 17. 1701. Ephraim, b. April 4, 1703.
Wolston Brockway and Anna Brook, of New London, were married
Sept. 30, 1736. Briget, b. Dec. 25, 1737. Sarah, b. Aug. 29,
1739. William, b. March 9, 1741-2. Anna, b. March 14, 1713-4.
William Brockway and Hannah Clark were married April 19, 171-4.
Caroline, b. May IS, 1748. Mary, b. Oct. 8, 1751. Hannah, b.
Dec. 23, 1752. Abner, b. Deo. 2S, 1754. Temme, b. Nov. 17, 1757.
Abraham Bronson and Hannah Bronson were married Sept. 2. 1G75.
Anna, b. Oct. 5, 1675. Abram, b. March 29, 1677. Mary, b. March
21, 16S0. Elisabeth, b. Aug.. 12, 1G82. Dorrity Bronson died
Jan. 9, 1704-5. Widow Catharine Bradford died Nov. G, 1732.
The births and deaths of the children of Henry Champion :
Joshua was bom Sept. 23, 168-. IIenr3T, b. Jan. 5, 16 — . Su?an;
b. Feb. 28, 16— . Samuell, b. June 18, 169-. Aife, b. March 15.
1694. Rachel, b. Dec. 2, 1697. Abe-all, b. June 25, 1699. Stev'n,
b. July 15,. 1702. Alary, b. Oct. 14, 1704. (Note by the transcri-
ber. A parr of the foregoing record is deficient — the margin of the
leaf is worn otT. )
Joshua Champion and Elisabeth Bcckwith were married Oct.- 14, 1742.
Lydia, h. Aug, ?., 1745. Joshua, b. Feb. 3, 1716-7.
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428
Births, Marriages and Deaths in Lyme, Conn. [October
Henry Champion and Sarah Peck were married Dec. 19, 1751. Henrv,
b. Aug. 19, 1752. Jude, b. April 24, 1755. Elisha, b. March V
1758.
Henry Champion and Susan De Wolfe married April 1, 1684.
Henry Champion and Delia married March 21, 1697-8 ; and he died
Feb. 27, 1708.
Thomas Champion and Hannah Brockway were married Aug-. 23, 1G82.
Hannah, b. Feb. 13, 1653. Sarah, b. March 8, 1687-8. Thomas,
b. Jan. 21, 1690-1. Marah, b. last of July, 793. Henory, b. May
2, '04. Debih, b. April 26, 1697. Elisabeth, b. July 1, 1699.
Samuel Clark and Hannah Champion were married May 1, 1733.
Phebe, b. Nov. 13, 1744. Dan, b. Oct. 13, 1736. Champion, b.
March 7, 1739. Elijah, b. Sept. 12, 1741. Samuel, b. Sept. 12,
1741.
Thomas Clark and Rebecca Watrous married Nov.
b. March 31, 1731. Watrous, b. Feb. 16, 1733.
1735. Thomas, b. April 9, 1740. Lot, b. Jan. 4,
b. March 11, 1718.
"William Clements children : —
William, born Sept. 20, 1728. John, 1731.
25, 1730. Isaac,
Nan, b. July 3,
1740. Eebeccah,
•n Sept, 23, 1678.
Sept. 25, 1673.
Sarah
Sarah Colton, daughter of John Colton, bo]
Colton, daughter of Thomas Colton, born
Births of John Comstock's children : —
Abigail Comstock, born April 12, 1662. Elizabeth, Jane 9, 1665.
William, July 9, 1669. Christian, Dec. 11, 1671. Hannah, Jan. 22,
1673.- John, Sept. 31, 1676. Samuel, July 6, 1673.
Children of John and Alea Comstock : —
Marah, bom April 4, 1685. Ann, March 13, 1686. Daniel Corn-
stock died Dec, 15, 1725.
William Comstock married to Neomy Sept. 10, 1695. — —born
9th of August, 1696. Comstock, born loth of June, 1693.
Comstock abovesaid departed this life 15th of March, 1728.
David Derning and Mehetabei Chapman were married Dec. 18, 1740.
Prudence, b. March 18, 1741. Jonathan, b. Feb. 25, 174J. Eliza-
beth, b. Oct, 1, 1746. Pouuing, b. Sept. 30, 1749. (The foregoing
name doubtful. .Record badly blurred.)
Josiah De Wolfe was married to Anna Waterman, bis wife, ye 4th of
Nov. 1713. Josiah their son was born ye 1st of September, 1716.
Simon, 22d of Jan. 1718-9. Jabez, June 23d, 1721. Judith, Feb.
«tn,
1724. Daniel,
20, 1726. Elizabeth, August 18, 1730.
Josiah De Wolfe and Martha Ely were married Sept. 13, 1739. Wil
nam,
1743.
born June 13; 1740, Anna, April 11, 1712. David, Nov. 7,
Azabah, April 11, 1745. Martha, Jan. 24, 1746-7. Hannah,
Jane 20, 1748. Samuel, Dec. 21, 1749, and died Sept, 23, 1753.
Id, 1753.
Samuel, born Dec. 24th, 1750. Est!
an,
The births of the
wife :
2d, 1685. John, August
Jan. 20, 1691-2. Daniel,
children of Simon De Wolfe and Sarah his
Simon, born Nov. 18, 1683, Sarah, Pee.
17, 16S7. Josiah, Nov. 15, 1639. Fhebi
Dec. 29th, 1693.
Simeon De Wolfe and Parncll Kirtland of Say-Brook were married July
23d, 1U1. Betty, born June 19th, 1742. Benjamin, Oct. 15, 1744.
Stephen, the son of Charles De Wolf was born June 5th, 1704.
Moses Dudley (born July 29, 1714) married Anna Bushnell, the
1SG9.] Births, Marriages and Deaths in Lyme, Conn.
429
daughter of Ephraim Bushnell (she being- born Oct. 24, 1*120), Dec.
22d, 1743. Moses, born May 30, 1745. William, Oct. 12, 1747.
Anna, July 2G, 1750. Rebeccah, Feb. IS, 1753. Bushnell, July 19,
1755. John, Jan. 29, 175S.
The birth and death of the children of Joseph Button and Marah his
wife. Benjamin, born Oct. 10th, 1696.
Jedediah Edgerton of Norwich and Esther Wallace were married
March 11th, 1787. Lucy, bom April 11, 1788. Polley, Nov. 12,
17S9. Daniel, Nov. 29, 1791.
Cullick Ely and Sarah Foot were married Jan. 5, 175S. David, born'
April 18, 1759. Cullick, May 19, 1763. Eleazer, Jan. 13, 1765.
Eunice, Jan. 15, 1766. Sarah, June 29, 1769. Russell, Feb. 8,
1771. Charles, Sept. 14, 1772. Joseph, June 9, 1775.
Daniel Ely and Sarah Stone, of Say-Brook, married Nov. 11, 1730.
Horace, born August 22, 1781.
Elisha Ely and Mrs. Anna Ely were married August I, 1733.
Elisha Ely and Catharine Lee were married Feb. 14, 1765. Phebe,
born May 10, 1766. Elijah, April 10, 1769. Sarah, April 26, 1771.
Cate, May 5, 1774. Hannah, May 12, 1776. Hepsibah, July 22d,
1780.
Ezra Ely and Sarah Starling married June S, 1751. Sarah, born. April
20,1753. Esther, April 19, 1755. Zebulon, Feb. 6,1759, Mrs.
Sarah Ely died June 14, 1759.
Ezra Ely and Anna Starling, married August 21, 1760. Daniel Star-
ling, born Oct. 15, 1761, and died March 22d. 1786. Anna, bora
Sept. 15, 1764. Benjamin, July 18, 1767. Israel, June 12, 1770.
James Ely and Dorcas Andrews were married April 6, 1742. Eliza-
beth, bom Dec. 11, 1742. James, Feb. 9th, 1743-4. Ruhama,
Feb. 5th, 1745-6. Jacob, Jan. 19, 1747-8. Dorcas, Jan. 15, 1719-50.
Tabitha, Jan. 18th, 1751. Aaron, August 2d, 1753. Andrew, Jan.
5, 1756. John, Feb, 28, 1758. Gad, May 24, 1762. Dorcas Ely
died Jan. 25, 1752. Aaron Ely died at Kin g-sb ridge in the Revo-
lutionary war, January or February, 1777.
Josiah Griswold Ely and Phebe Denison. were married August 1st,
1765. Josiah Griswold, born August 26, 1766. Enoch, Feb. 10,
1769. Phebe, Jan. 5, 1771. David, Jan. 13, 1774.
Richard Ely Juirr and Phebe Etubbard his second wife were married
October 26, 1732. Richard, born Sept. 30. 1733. Serb, Dee. 11,
1734. Elisha, Dec. 18, 1736, died Dec. 27, 1736. Elisha, 2d, born
Nov. 15, 1737. Josiah, July 20, 1739. Robert, June 26, 1741.
Phebe, Mav 16, 1743. Hepsibah, Juue 6, 1745. Daniel. July 7,
17-19.
Samuel Ely and Hannah Mash were married May 20, 1739. Samuel,
born Nov. 6, 1740. Elijah, May 8, 1743. Hannah, May 26, 1745.
William Ely was married to Elizabeth his wile May 21, LG81. Ann,
born March 12th, 1681-2. Elisabeth, May 26, 1683. Mrs. Eliza-
beth Ely died NTov. 12, 1683.
Thomas Enis (doubtful, it may be Ems) married Feb. 7th, 1710-11.
Thomas, born May 28th, 1712.
[To be continued.]
Vol. X MI II. 37*
i
ii
430 The Haines Family, [October,
PAPERS RELATING TO THE HAINES FAMILY.
[Communicated by A. M. Haines, Esq., of Galena, 111.]
Continued from page 1G9.
Will of Matthias3 Haines (Note 1), of Greenland, N. H., son of
Matthias2 (N. 2) and Jane (Brackett) Haines, and grandson of Deacon
Samuel1 Haines, of Portsmouth, the first settler.
%\
In the name of God Amen I Matthias Haines of Greenland in the
Province of New-Hampshire Housewright, being Aged and Infirm and
knowing it is appointed for all men Once to Die and that I know not
how Soon it may be my turn and being through the Goodness of God
of Sound disposing mind and Memory do make this my last Will and
Testament and after Devoting My Soul to God the Father of Spirits
hoping for pardon and acceptance with him thro' the merits and Medi-
ation of Jesus Christ our Lord and Recommending my body to a De-
cent burial believing and hoping in the resurrection to Eternal Life,
my Worldly Estate I give and Devise in the following manner that is
in the first place, I order all my Just Debts and funeral Charges to be
paid as Soon as may be conveniently done after my Decease, ; — -
by the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament.
Item. I give and Devise to Lewis Haines (N. 3) my Eldest Son,
all that twenty acres, of Land where his house stands and there abouts
which Land is to be Limited by the following Bounds Beginning at a
■large rock laying- partly in John Johnson's Marsh thence runing on
■a strait Line to the North corner of his House, thence as the fence
goes to the New Pasture bars and Seven, rods farther beyond said bars,
thence on a Strait line to the steping stones and to an hemlock stump
.and so by John Johnson's Marsh and the river, also five xVcres of Salt
Marsh called broad Marsh, also one half my right in the Saw Mill
•and Stream in said Greenland to hold the said Promises to him his
Heirs and assigns.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Hannah Marsten (N. 4)
the sum of thirty pounds old Tenor, to be paid wit un one year after
my Decease.
Item. I give to rny Daughter Jane Johnson (N. 5) the like sum of
thirty pounds old Tenor to be paid as aforesaid.
Item. I give to my Daughter Martha Weeks (N. 6) the like sum
old Tenor to be so paid, all said Legacies to be paid by my Son Anner
Haines.
Item. I give to my son John Haines (N. 1) five pounds old Tenor
(Note 1.) Bom about 1678-9; d. 1771 ; m. Hannah, dan. of Jnn. and Hannah Johnson,
of Greenland. She died May 4, 17oo. Original Will on file in Probate office, in Exeter.
He had a son Matthias bap. about 1717, No. 199, Greenland Ch. — a ship master, died at
sea about 17-51. Inventorv dated Feb'. 27, 1.754, not mentioned in this will.
(N. 2.) Son of Deacon Samuel, b. 1630 : d. 1683-9 ; m. Dec. 28, 1671, Jane Brackett.
(N. 3.) bap. 1716-17, No. 193. Greenland Ch. ; m. Johnson, who d. Sept. 12, 1748.
(N. 4.) Admitted to Greenland Ch., 1723, No. 124; m. Nath'l Marstic, of Greenland.
(X. 5.} m. J no. Johnson.
(X. 6.) b. 1727; bap. Oct. 29, 1727 (" Earthquake dav ") ; m. Weeks.
(X. 7.) b. 1731; d. 1809; m. Olive, dau. Matthias Weeks, of Greenland. Removed to
Ep><jm prior to 17-75-; styled "joiner."
1869.]
The Haines Family,
431
to buy him a pair of Gloves, having already given him by Deeds his
portion of my Estate.
Item. I give and .Devise to my son Abricr Haines (N. 8) all the
rest Residue and Remainder of my Estate, real and personal wherever
the same is and shall be found to hold to him his Heirs and Assigns
and I make him sole Executor of this my Last Will hereby revoking
all other wills by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof I have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal the 11th Day of August 1763.
Signed Sealed and Declared by the said *
Matthias Haines to be his last Will
and Testament in presence of us who
signed in his presence,
Thomas Johnson
Nathan Johnson
James Johnson.
Province of | June 27, ITTI. This Will was proved by the
New-Hampshire, j Oathes of all the Witnesses in common Form Before
John Wentworth, J. Probate.
- Matthias Haines
;fc ■% ■% £ -M
* Seal. *
Matthias3 (N. 9) and his wife Hannah- (Johnson) Haines, House
Carpenter of Greenland, Deed to Ensign Jn° Johnson releasing their
right to his fathers Jn° Johnson's Estate, 60 acres Marsh, Fruit trees,
orchards, and Gardens, which I had of my father Jn° Johnson and
others, also one half of my part of ye Brigantine and one half of the
loading of the same, and one half of my part of the saw mill.
May 26, 1726. Vol. xvi. p. 354, Rockingham Registry.
Abagail4 and Joshua Neal, Jane4 and John Piper and Hannah'3
Haines of Stratharn,
and John4 Haines (N. 10) of
- - — i
Exeter, and Anna his wife, children of Samuel3 Haines (N. 11) of
Greenland, for " love and good will we bear to Samuel4 Haines (X. 12)
of Scarborough Province Mass. Bay, our elder brother/' convey land
on west side of Winnicut River.
Dec. 1'
Yob xvi. f. 601, Rockingham Registry.
Deed. Samuel4 Haines (N. 13) of Greenland House Carpenter to
Daniel Lunt, consideration S00£, 40 acres (N. 14) Land in Greenland
bounded by Capt. Johnson's land, northerly or N. E. by County road
in part, and land of Leut. Haines.3 21 Sept. 1727.
ftamuel4 Haines (N. 15) of Scarboro', County of York, Mass. House
Carpenter : Deed " to my brother John4 Haines of Exeter, N. H. Black-
(N. 8-^t b. prior to 1727; bap. No. 275, Greenland Ch.; m. at Hampton, July 27, 1740,
Sarah Weeks, of Greenland. Removed to Oxford, N. H., 1772. June 3, 1772, he bought
120 acres land in Canterbury, of Jeremiah Clourrh, upon which he located iu the following
year, and where he continued to reside the remainder of his life.
(N. 9.) Son of Matthias2 and gmndson of Deacon Samuel.1
m. 1st, Anna, dan. of Capt. .Tona. King, oi' Exeter ; 2d, Hannali TVi^in.
Son of Matthias,2 and grandson of Deacon Samuel,1 b. Dec. 25, 1674 ; d. about
(N. 10.)
(Ntll.)
1729.
(N. 12.}
1728-9..
(X. 13.^
(N. 14.)
(N. 15.)
m. March 14, 1721. Patience Finer, of Greenland. Settled at Scarborough, Me.,
m. Patience Piner, and settled at Scarborough.
This no doubt was the homestead of Matthias,2 son of Deacon Samuel1 Haines.
Son of Samuel3 ana grandson of Matthias8 and Jane (Bracket) Haines.
432
The Haines Family.
[October,
smith my right to the common Lands of my father Samuel3 Haines
(N. 16) deceased."
1 July, 1729. Vol. xti. f. 593.
Inventory of the real and personal Estate of Joshua3 Haines (N. IV)
Planter of Greenland, lately deceased, intestate.
Sundry Goods in House.
Sundry neat Cattle.
A House and Barn and about 35 acres of Land lyeing in Greenland.
Total 359£.
May 24, 1737.
' 3fbb.}App
raisers.
Jn° Ne;
Sarah Haines his widow administratrix.
Deed of Joshua4 Haines (N. 19) Blacksmith, and Mary4 Haines his
wife, Sarah Haines widow (of Joshua3), Sarah4 Haines and Jane4
Haines (X. 20) single women, and spinsters, all of Greenland, and
Richard Dolby, Boat Builder, and Mary4 his wife of Portsmouth, to
Clement March.
12 acres part of the Homestead Estate of Joshua3 Haines (N. 21)
late father of the said Joshua4 the grantor.
Oct, 12, 1757.
Deed. Matthias3 Haines (N. 22), House wright, consideration 15s
paid by Selectmen of Greenland, Walter Weeks, Nath1 Marstin, Wm.4
Haines, Jr. Sam1 Whidden, and Thos Packer for the year 1755, For and
in behalf of the Inhabitants of Greenland. ''About the year 1710 I exe-
cuted to the Inhabitants of Greenland a deed for 15 acres land now
called "Lower Pasture." Has been in their possession ever since.
Amt. ree'd 36£. Original deed is lost. 2d March 1756.
Deed. Leonard Weeks (N. 23) Planter of Greenland to son Joshua
Weeks, 30 acres Land &c. in Greenland mentions sons John (N. 24)
and Sam1 and Elizabeth (X. 25) my now wife as long as she remains a
widow, &c.
Apr 23, 1706. Vol. v. f. 229, Rockingham Keg.
Leonard Weeks (N. 23) Deed to " son Sam Weeks, (N. 26) one
half my right in New Saw Mill recently built on Winnicut River,"
mentions sons Jonathan, Joseph (N. 27), Joshua (N. 28), and daugh-
ters Mary (N. 29), Margaret (N. 30) and Sarah. Apr 23, 1706. i
(N. 16.) b. Dec. 25, 1674, grandson of Deacon Samuel.1
(N. 17.) b. April 5, 1078 ; d. Jan. 10, 1737 ; son of Matthias2 and Jane (Bracket!;) Haines,
and grandson of Deacon Samuel.1
(N. 19.) b. 172:; ; d. Nov. 19, 1S13 ; in. Mary4 Haines, dan. of Deacon Matthias3 and Me-
iutable (Jenness) Haines ; settled at Woifboro', N. H., Nov. 1784.
(N. 20.) !). 1717 ; d. 2 Dee. 1811, nam.
(N. 21.) Sou Matthias2 and grandson Deacon Samuel1 Haines.
(N. 22.) Son of Matthias'2 and Jane ( Brackett) Haines, and grandson of Deacon Samuel.1
(N. 23.) b. 1033 ; d. prior to Nov. 24, 1703.
(N. 24.) b. 3 une 14, IOCS. (N. 25). Must have been 2d wife.
(N. 26.) b. Dec. i 4, 1670 ; m. Eleanor Haines, b. Aug. 23, 1675.
(N. 27.) b. Mav 11, 1672. (N. 28.) b. June 30, 1574.
(N. 29.) b. July 19, 1676. (N. 30.) b. Juno 4, 1679.
I860.]
Church Records of Newington, N. II.
433
Inventory of the Estate of Joseph4 Haines (N. 31) late of Greenland,
Gentleman, deceased, taken Feb. 4, 1761, amtg to 5,290£.
Thos Odiorne, Esq. Eye,
Richd Jenncss, 3li, trader. Greenland,
Appraisers.
Mary Haines his widow administratrix.
CHURCH RECORDS OF NEWINGTON, N. H.
[Communicated by Chaules "W. Tuttle, A.M., of Boston, Mass.]
Continued from Vol. xxii. pai/e 451.
[1136.jSept.30.
Oct. It.
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Dec. 12.
19.
1737.
Mch. 8.
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April 14*.
May 22.
(
June 12.
" 19.
July 24.
a
Aug. 1,
" 21.
Dec. 4.
1738.
Jan. 1.
Henry Allard ow. cov. and bap. and had ch. Shad-
rach and Elizabeth bap.
Sarah wife to John Dow ad, to full com.
Susanna Follet ad. to full com.
Joseph son to Hatevil and Hannah Nutter bap.
Joseph Withani ow. cov. and bap. and had ch,
Mark and Mercy bap,
Hutson Fevey ow. cov. and bap.
Mathias Nutter and wife Hannah ow. cov. and had
ch. Mathias and Thomas bap.
Thomas Bickford and wife Sarah ow. cov. bap. 2nd
ad. to full com.
Thomas, Benjamin, Joseph, Samuel, Ichabod, Sarah
and Elinor, ch. to Thomas and Sarah Bickford,bap.
Henry son to Joseph and Mary William bap.
Mark son to Hatevil and Rebecca Nutter bap.
Lydia and Abigail dau. to Joseph and Patience
Hogdon bap.
John son to Sam'i and Rosimund Fabyan bap.
Nathaniel Grove ow. cov. and had son bap. Sarnl,
James and Mary Place had ch. bap. Elinor.
Christopher Huntris and Mary had son bap, David.
Alice Rawlins ad. to full com.
Sarah dau. to Juo. Grove bap.
Bethiari dau. to Thomas and Mary Juxson bap.
Comfort dau. to Thomas and Rachel Row bap,
Lydia dau. to Noah and Susannah Thompson bap.
Thomas Quint and wife ow. cov. She was bap.
Margaret.
Sarah dau. to Jno. and Ann Quint bap.
Ruth dau. to SamT and Place bap.
Deliverance Walker ad. to full com.
Joshua and Susanna Downing had dau. bap. Isc-t.
Jno. Hoyt's dau. bap. Elizabeth.
Jerusha dau. to Nehemiah and Abigail Furbur bap.
(N. 31.) Son of Deacon Zvlatthias3 and Mcliifcable (Jcnncs) Haines; m. Mary Bi
of Greenland, who subsequently ru. May 2S, 1761, Jeremiah Lock, of Rye, N. H.
:ny,
Jan. 1.
Juno 4.
it
Sept.
IS.
19.
Oct.
Nov.
29.
5.
434 Church Records of Newington, N. II. [October,
Anna dan. Thomas Quint and his wife ban.
Jethro son to Jethro and Phebe Furbur bap.
Lydia dau. to Eliazer and Anna Coleman bap.
Jno. Grove was ad. to full com. |t
Jonathan son to Jonathan and Elizabeth Downing
bap,
Benjamin son to John and Elizabeth Dam bap.
Sarah dau. to Moses and Hannah Furbur bap.
John Jaovrin ad. to full com. J
Mary Janvin ad. to full com.
Francis Walton ad. to full com.
Sarah dau. to John and Grove bap.
Lydia dau. to Edward and Sarah Walker bap.
1139. Meh. 4. Samuel son to Samuel and Sarah Nutter, bap.
Nichodemus son to Samuel and Mary Place bap.
Mary dau. to Samuel and Rosemund Fabyan bap.
Mary dau. to Hatevil and Hannah Nutter bap. j
Mary dau. to Joshua and Deborah Pickering-, bap.
Judah Ham ad. to corn. |
Sarah Dittey ad. to full com. . I
Paul son to John and Layton bap. J
Mark and Jemima ch. to Hatevil and Sarah Layton
bap.
Temperance dau. to Jno. and Mary Hogdon bap.
James Coolbroth ow. cov. and had ch. bap. Layton.
Mary dau, to Thomas and Alary Pickering bap.
Fhinehas Coleman ow cov. and had son bap. Phi-
nehas. 1
1T40. Feb. 10. William son to John and Lydia Hoit, bap.
Stephen son to James and Mary Pickering bap. and , |
also, his son Wintrop and dau. Abigail bap.
James Pickering ow. cov. and bap.
John Pickering ow. cov. and bap.
Joseph Waters " "
Edward Pevey " " " "
Mary dau. to Joseph and Susanna Rawlins, bap.
Anthony and Thomas Pickering ow. cov. and bap.
" Easter dau. to Israel and Hoite bap.
April 20. Mercy Witham wife of Joseph ow. cov. and ad. to
ful com.
May 15. Elizabeth Downing wife of Capt. Jno. Downing Jun.
ow. cov. and bap. \
Elizabeth dau. to Josh* and Susanna Downing bap.
Mary Davis wife of John Davis ad. to full com.
Abigail dau. to Nehemiah and Abigail Furbur bap.
Willm, son to John and Lydia Hoite bap.
Leah dau. to Jethro and Phebe Furbur bap.
Abigail dau. to John and Abigail Layton bap.
Ruth dau. to Capt. Thomas Baldwin bap.
Alexander son to Alexander and Mary Hogdon bap.
Thomas son to Hatevil and Sarah Layton bap.
Samuel son to John and Hannah Carter bap.
[To be continued.]
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July
Sept
Oct.
1.
28.
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3.
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10.
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9.
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1869.] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlcstown,
k)
\:
THE FIRST RECORD-BOOK OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN
CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS.
[Communicated by James F. Hunnewell, Esq., of Charlcstown.]
1669. Page 15 (concluded).
May.
1669.
October.
Hecemb.
23. lElisabeth Balcom (Deacon Haines of Sudburie'sjP.alcom.
[danghte)j
^i x^ rm m i i. ? by aD of Dismission ) 'T)„, T„„
24. Rdm^Thomas Thatcher £ fr ^ ye lstchinEoston } !Ihatcb^'
tamuel Pierce —
January, j 30. Mary Fowl (wife of peter Foul) — —
& Sarai Elson (daughter of or bro : mrHeman)
I & JEiisabeth Roy (daughter of or bro phipps.)
■Pierce.
Fowl.
-jElso,,
Roy.
1670.
March
Apriil
27. Nathaneel Cutler. — — -— — Cutler.
& Joseph Frost. — — ■ — — — Frost.
& jMary Pierce, vthe wife of Samuel pierce. — Pierce.
IT Thomas Chadwell — — — — — Chadwell.
& 'Martha Smith (bro: Abraham Smith's wife) — Smith.
& I
1670. day
moneth I
April
— Page 16 —
persons admitted to full comunio in this c\
3 Solomon Phips j.mior — — ■ [daughter)! ) p] .
& Mary Phips his wile (ye worshipf : The : Danforth's! <, x mps'
& ISamuel Frothingham — } ["'ai'terw'ds underl'djjlrothingham.
& [Ruth Frothingham x his wife > Dismissed to Readingj
I ) June 11 1691.!
& JMaiy White (ye wife of bro: Thomas white) — j White.
& j Joseph Kettle — — ? iT- ,+1
& Hannah Kettle his wile $ ~" ~ ~~ ~ j^uie.
& Samuel Kettle — — — — — Kettle.
June 12. Giles Fifield
&■ mM Prudence Russell.
& 'Richard Asting. —
& Rachel Bachelour.
& [Abigail Asting.
— Fmeld.
(.Russell.
— jAstinjr.
Bachelour,
— Astimr.
August ! 14 im' William Hilton 5
} Rv a letter of Dismission from:
<, the church of x* in Newbury.
Hilton.
I & i Thorn as
Tr i I By a Lietter o^ dismision from iTr,i^
\ the churcli of xt m Norwaak :
& ! Hannah Frost
X.
January
march.
1670-1 :
ye wife of bro : Joseph Frost ?
1 Frost.
S ye daugnter of Kd mT Miller : ^
loTjRebeckah Roe — — — — iRoo.
22 Anne Hits (an ancient widdow) by a Letter of Dis- _^.
—mission from y« church in Maiden. — I l
— — JFrot.hingham.
& iXathaneel Frothingham )
& Mary Frothingham his wife J
12. mr Joseph LynrI — — [maiden) !Lynd,
& iMary Whittamcre (deacon Upham'g daughter ofjVVhittamore,
Ihcord-Book of the First Church in Charlestons. [October,
ten
Page 17
noneth !l>av' Perseus admitted to fullcommunion in this church:
_ Aprill. J 23: \M** Mehetabol Wellsted (mr Carves daughter) ■ [Wellsted :
June: | 11. [Hannah Edmunds ; ye wife of Jn° Edmunds, — [Edmunds.
January. 21. |mre Mary Marshall (mr Hilton's daughter) Marshall.
&_ms Bebekah Jones (named [Sally] before her Jones.
r — ;i [marriage) |
i
9. [Samuel Dowse. — — — JDowse.
& hnP Abigail Willoughby. (mr Nehemiah W.'s wife) Willoughby.
1672.
Febr:
1673
Aprill.
April.
6 [Elisabeth Fosket — — — — [Fosket
IS. I John Kent ) by dismission from ye ckmehjx- . .
i <Sr JHamiahivenh his wife j of christ in Dcdham : j'*
June j 16, [Hannah Dowse, ye wife of Sam* Dowse (deacon
! [Ludkin1s daughter) was admitted to full commuiiioniBowse.
Septem*. | 58. 'Hauna'h Salter : — — — Salter.
January, j 25. jDorothe Hitt: ye wife of Thomas Hitt. — — Hitt.
mi i | ! m _ rri_ m j
Novem : j 1. Sarai Gilbert (ye reverend mr Thomas Gilberts!
j widdow) was by a Letter of Dismission from thejGUbert :
j church of Christ at Topsfield admitted. —
[Salem ehi
21. !mr Joseph Brown . by a letter of Dismission fromJBrown :
& !mra Abigail Davison ye wife of aif Daniel Davison/Davison :
1675.
march :
May.
16. John Dowse.
& Belief Dowse: (his wife: her father mr Holland',-.
somtime of Dorchester) — — jUowse.
& 'Man- Do wse ( v3 daughter of or bro : Seiant Dowse. i
1 j \* - j ,
I l Dismissed to ye 2d ch: in Boston [blotted] 1C91J
M
16?5
Page 18
Moneth.
Day.
Persons admitted to full communion in this Church.
June.
27.
Johanna Larkin. ye wife of John Larkin (fOrmely
[deacon Hale's daughter).
Larkin,
8.
1 since Dodge Dismi to Beverly 16S7. 2. 10.
Margaret Maverick ye wife of Elias Maverick :
m1^ Mehetabel Brown (formerly mr Brenton's
August.
Maverick.
October.
o.
[daughter)
Brown.
ye wife of mr Joseph Brown) by dismissio from
\
the church of Christ in Taunton. —
Elisabeth Larkin. ye wife of Thomas Larkin (se-
.
cant Dows : d).
Larkin.
i Dismissed to ve 1st ch of Boston bv ve name
[of Drew.
&
Elisabeth Cutler, ve wife of Timothy Cutler (cons.
[Hilton's daugh
Cutler.
&
Anna Walker, ye wife of John Walker (^istr Mir-
[ick's daughtr.)
Rebekah More, ve wife of Enoch More. —
Walker.
December.
19.
More.
January.
23.
mr Thomas Russell. — — —
Russell.
1 ft
G : Zechariah Ferris. — — —
Ferris.
1 Anciently interlined in gale ink— dismissions of 31.. Dowse, and J. and E Larkin.
1869.] Record-Book of the First Church hi Charlestons. 437
[1675] Page 18 (concluded).
& jm" Eunice Sprague :ye wife of mr Richard Sprague! Sprague.
& m*8 Elisabeth Smith ; ye wife of mr Daniel Smith. Smith.
1676
March.
Aprill.
12. iQ : Zeehariah Johnson —
& (Elisabeth Johnson his wife — ^ Johnson.
& jin" Elisabeth Tuck (Lieftenant ; Nichols daughter ? ;
& ye wife of mr Thomas Tuck £ [Tuck.
m« Esther Carter (the wife of Thomas Carter) i j
by a Letter of dismission from ye church in Lon- > Carter,
don weof m* Thomas Vincent is pastor. — ) !
G : Martha Goodwin (ye wife of Jn° Goodwin: & j U i .
^ daughter of Benjamin & Martha Lathrop) j i^0Qawm'
G : Hannah Bickuer ( y* wife of Samuel Bickner : \ P- i
y< daughter of o* sister Bell) — — \ j^cimer.
jmrs Eehekah AJiin (ye daughter of Capt. Allin
j * [deceased) [Allin.
18. mr Daniel Eusseij '(son of ye worshipfull Richard!
[Russell) Russell.
irai Cole : ye wife of Jacob Cole,
Cole.
16T6
&
rooneth
d:r
— Page 19 —
Persons Admitted to full Communion in this Church.
May.
14.
*
■ &
June.
ii. !
July.
9. ;
December
17. '
& !
Isaac Fowl : — — — — — [Fowl.
John Goodwin. — — — — — (Goodwin*
Amethia Benjamin, ye wife of Abel Benjamin. (Benjamin.
mr John Phillips r^ajor Willard's daught.)jP™Ps«
m^ Sarai Howard, ye wife of Nathaneel Howard Howard.
1677
mr John Blaney.
G: James Miller.
G : Mary Johnson : ve wife of Isaac Johnson.
Blaney.
.Miller.
Johnson,
March.
April.
June.
July.
August.
Sejjtemr.
Septr.
— [ter Crouch) } L
Christopher Goodwin.
[Mercy Goodwin his wife, (ye daughter of or sis- y,
|Mary Davis, ye wife of Nathaneel Davis. — 'Davis,
im" Susanna Tompson, ye wife of mr Benjamin j
| [Tompson. Tompson.
[Hannah Baxter, ye wife of Jn° Baxter. — [Baxter.
(Elisabeth Vine, ye wife of William Vine.
Vine.
Counts.
•i Goose.
, Sarai Counts, ye wife of Edwd Counts.
!mre Sarai Goose : ye wife of mr John Goose.
:Mary Millar (yewife of James Millar a Scotchman) Millar.
jG : Thomas Sheppard — — — — Sheppard.
('[interlined] Dismisd to Maiden Jan 31 1689-90 j
\m-3 Elisabeth Knell (y* wife of mr Jn« Knell) (Knell.
iSarai Everton (ye wife of Will : Everton) — Everton.
jye widdow Elisabeth Dean : (bro : Burrage his
J [daughter.) Dean.
IMary Knight, ye wife of or br : John Knight. Knight.
[Faith Dowse: ye wife of o1" br: Samuel .Dowse. Dowse.
J i (Her father [is] Deacon Jewet of Rowley.)
The three words " Tompsoo," at date June 10, 77, appear to have been altered at entry
from Thompson.
Vol. XXIII.
33
Record-Book of the First Church in Charle&t&wn. [OctoLcr,
WW.
moneth.
day.
— Page 20 —
1 Persons admitted to full Communion in this Church.
October.
28.
&
&
mr Isaac Foster (ye son of Mr Will : Foster) [Foster.
Abigail Carter (ye wife of Samuel Carter). (Carter.
Anna Tarbol (ye wife of Thomas Tarboi junior. Tarbol.
December
o_
Mary Leman (ye wife of Samuel Leman) — jLeman.
Notk.— From the last date above, to July 1, 1OS0 (beginning page 21), no entries of ad-
missions appear. About three-fourths of page 20 is blank.
16S0
moneth j day
T
— Page 21 —
Persons admitted to full communion in this church.
July
t G. John Guppy) By Dismission from ye ch of? U
c jEIisabeth Guppy his wife) christ in Weymouth. > j ^™
August If. in- Samuel Ballard. — — — — Ballard.
& Mary Eades (ye wife of John Eades.) — — Eades.
j & jSarai Chapman (ye wife of Thomas Chapman.) Chapman*
Oetobr j 17. :mrs niary Long (ye daughtr of mr Burr rain: oil
J Dorchester) & wife of mr Zechariah Long) byjLon
j venue of alr of Dism: from [blot] from Newbury
December; 19. G. Jn° Swett : by dismission from Newbury c^
anuary
J anuary
Swett.
Addams.
Knight.
Chyrch.
Cutler.
9. Allice Addams (ye wife of G. Tho : Adams)
& Mary Knight (ye wife of or bro. Jn° Knight, &
to [daughter
& jSarai Chyrch (ye -wife of Cornelius Chyrch.)
& John Cutler Junr (ye son of or Deacon Cutler.)
30. jEmme Lynd (ye wife of or bro : mr Joseph Lynd.)jLynd
& Hannah Melvyn (ye wife of Jn° Melvyn. ) Melvyn
& [Hannah Miller (ye wife of or bro : Joseph Miller) [Miller,
i j [James is correct] - James
6 Susanna Tarbol (widdow.) — —
Tarbol,
[an erasure!
1681 |
March | & [Elisabeth Meade (ye wife of m* Nicholas Meade) JMeade.
I & i Mary Dowse (ye wife of Joseph Dowse.) Dowse.
March. I 13 !,mr John Long. — — — — — Long.
J & m1 Thomas Jenner. — — [Weymouth) [Jenner.
3. G. Benjamin Phillips (son of Deacon phillips ofiphlUJps.
& G. Jacob Hurd. by dismission from Boston 1st ch iHurd.
April.
April
June
September
October
■_'b
Gy : Sarah Edmister (ys wife of 'Edmister.
by dismission from Reading q\\
Susanna Damon (ye" wife of iDanion.
by dismission from Reading ch
Mr Nicholas Meade.
& [Hannah Newell ye wife of mr Jos. Newell
& jSarai Walters ye wife of G. Steven Walters.
G. Samuel Blanchard. — — —
G. William Jimmison.
Hannah [erasure] Barret, Widdow.
11
lb.
&
&
mrs Sarai Mores widdow, & daughter of mr Foster Moi
Meade
Newell
Walters
■'Blanchard.
Jim ison.
IB arret.
jSarai Parrick ye wife of mr
IParrick
168J
moneth
— Page 22
Janu :
day j Persons admitted to full Comunion in y8 ch.
29 |G. Tho : Rand Junir. — —
& i Grace Ireland (ye wife of John Ireland.)
— j Rand
1 Ireland
1869.] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlcslozun.
433
i
168J
Febru. |
1682
May
Jum
Octobe
Novemr
Jauua
1683
June
1684
[March
May
January
Febuary
Page 22 (concluded).
12 |mrs Rebeckah Lynd widdow. — —
7 Jonathan Cary. — — — -
& JDeborah ChambeIain (ye wife of
i7~mra Elisabeth More (ye wife of
15* Timothy Pratte. — — — —
12" Sarai Waltes (yc wife of G. Jacob Wallers.)
14 Mary Ryall (yc wife of Joseph Ryall.)
& Hannah Gary (ye wife of Jonathan Gary.)
28 Andrew Stimson — — — —
& Abigail Stimson (ye wife of Andrew Stimson
— Lvnd
Gary
Chamhelain
More.
Pratte
Walters.
Ryall
Gary.
Stimson.
Susanna Pike (ye wife of Joseph Pike.) IPiKe
mrs Elisabeth Whiting, daught6 of ye lv;mr Whit-] Whiting
ting [blot] to ye eh of Billrecai.
9
&
&
&
30
18
4.
&
&
&
mr.SamuPhips,
Sarai Knight (ye wife of orbro : Jno.
Phips
Knight (by Knight
[dismiss fin Bosto lbl ch
Anna Hard (ye wife of or bro : Jacob Hurd.) Hurd.
Sarai Rand (ye wife of or bro : Thomas Rand.) Rand
mrs Lydia Marshall (ye wife of mr Will: Marshall. Marshall
ni" Mary Shepard (my wife.) [Rev. Thomas] Shepard
[Elisabeth Gary (ye daughte of mrs Gary ye widowJCary -
jG. Ju°. Simpson — — — — — Simpson
!G. Jonathan Simpson — — — —
[Abigail yc wife of G. Jn° Simpson —
Wait ye wife of G. Jonath Simpson. — —
16S5
march
22 G. Nathaniel Kettle.
JG. Jonathan Kettle. —
Kettle
1685
— Page 231
moneth
day
Persons Admitted to full Com'unio in t-iis ch. !
May
3
&
Hannah Kettle (ye wife of or brothe Nath11 Kettle Kettle
Susanna Logyn (ye wife of G. Alexande Logyn iLogyn.
1686
1\L 10
\
11
12
137
13
~20~
Admitted into fall Gomunion by m: Charles Morton. 1
Cap1 Richard Sprague iSprague
mrs Elizabeth Clutterbuck (Dismissed to 1st ch -.Clutterbuck
Boston may. 1^. 95.
Nathaneel Bowse — — — — jDowse
Sarai Rurnall widdow — — — — Burnall
Sarai ye wife of Andrew phillips iphillips
William Clutterbuck — — — — [Clutterbuck
Samuel penhallow — — — — penhallow
Anna wife of Benjamin phillips phillips.
1 In all. 8
Leaf 23-4 is placed between page 2 and page 3.
440 Record-Boole of the First Church hi Charlestown. [October,
168'
D
Page 23 {concluded.)
M. 1
6
John Call Junr — — — —
Call
Martha his wife — — — — —
Call
Samuel Head (then alsoe Baptised)
Read
Elizabeth his wife — — — —
Read
William Metcalf — — — — —
Metcalf
2
To"
Samuel Lord — — — — —
Lord
Sarai wife of patriek Mark (then also baptized —
Mark
Mary wife of paid Wilson — — —
Wilson
prisciila wife of Thomas Croswell — —
Croswell.
M 3
~8~
Mary w. Caleb Carter1 — — —
Carter1
6
~2l7
Nicholas Morton (my .Nephew)
Morton
7
25
Timothv phillips — — — — —
phillips.
Hannah wife of George Stedman — —
Stedman
8
30
Samuel Hunting — — — — —
Hunting.
9
20
Mary Hale — — — — —
Hale.
12
12
Thomas Sheppard Junr — — — —
Sheppard
Elizabeth Diekerman — — — —
In all 17
Diekerman
1688
2
9
11
88 ,
~8~
18
13
— Page 24 —
Admitted to full Com'union.
Sarah w. of John Carter — —
Elizabeth, w. of Jonathan Esqr — —
Dorcas w of Joseph pratt — —
In all 3
Carter
Wade
pratt
.
1689
Mary Davie widdow.
Mercy Mark
Benjamin pierpont
Tn ill 1 . ,
1690
4
12
30
"23"
"IF
•28
T4
31
10
Davie
Mark
pierpont
John George
Mary George the W of John
Mary Wife of Edward — —
mrs margaret Sheppard — — —
mary (Daughter of John fowle) — —
In all 5.
3 ? [blot.]
4
6
10
George
George
Larkin
Sheppard
fowle.
1691
o.
11
Abigail W of mr John Soley — —
Joseph Whittamcre — — —
Roger Hilliard — — — —
Experience his wife — — —
Ruth wife of William Everton — —
Soley.
Whittaraore
Hilliard
Hilliard
Everton.
1692
| In all 5
1
3
LE
29
Moses CleaveLand — — —
Stephen Kiddar — — — —
Margaret parker widdow — — —
jHanna. W. of Thomas waiter — —
Ann. W. Daniel parker — — —
iRuth Baker widdow — — —
Cleavland
Kiddar
parker
Walter
parker
Baker.
Both words much faded.
1869.] Record-Boole of the First Church in Charlesioivn.
441
1692
1693
"169T
9
Page 24 (concluded.)
13 jMargaret D. of mr Joseph Lynde —
Linde
In all 7
1 o
3
27 (Judith W. of Samuel Ingerston — —
Ingerston
M
1G95
— Page 25 —
D I 1694 Admitted to full Com'union — I
24" Elizabeth Daughter of Br Samuel — Lord*
14 Thomas, s (?) Solomon (deceased) &Mary (widow) phips
25 [Samuel Hayman Esquire — — — jHaiman
1698
6 Mehitabel widow of Richard Austin Deceased
In all 5
19
23
[Austin.
-Webber
Caswell.
Sheppy
JMacquerry
T2"|JoIm Mousall Senr |Mousall.
George Ingerston (Baptized & then) Admitted — -Tngerston.
[Samuel Ingerston (Bapd & then Admitted — Ingerston.
IKatherine. W of Geonre — — — Ingerston
21 jUrith Nix widdow —
28 Mary Webber widdow —
Mary wife of Mathew Casewell
Mabel wife of Thomas
Sara wife of Archibald
In all 5
8 | 11 John fosdike sene —
Samuel Brackenbury
jfosdike
'Brackenbury
lOi 31 iRebecca W of Ebenezer Austin
[Austin
160:7 j
In all. 7
M
Jan
25 [Hannah W of william Austin — —'Austin.
11. Mary fiord widdow — — — ifFord
James Adams (her son in Law) — — 'Adams
26 Mathew march [obscured by ink spreading] march
j Admitted to full Comunion by me S: Bradstreet.
D iSince octobtr 26. 1698
6 KVniRand — — — — Band.
The wife of s*-1 Band —
The wife of Joseph —
1 Sarah wife of Nathaniel
Rand.
Whittamore
Cloyee
1698
Jany
M
Jan
Febu?
1699
March
April
— Page 26 —
8 I Admitted to full comunion
D Elizabeth wife of Edward —
29 I Hannah — — —
•26 jRebeka wife of Wm — —
26 James Turner — — —
M™ Cutler (wife of mr John)
iJacob Kurd — —
>o Loud; it has almost disappeared from the MS. Lord is, however,
Walker
Frost
Fosset
Turn r
Cutler
Hnrd
* This name mi
probably correct.
Leaf 2>-6 Is much worn and mended, and badly written with spreading ink.
Vol. XXIII. 3S*
4A2 Record-Book of the First Church in Charlestons. [October,
Page 26 (concluded.)
May
June
July
August
W
21
18
16
6
October
8
Novem
5
M
Decerar :
Jan
March
April
Sept?
1700
Feb
March
1699
D
24
17
21
8 th
16
23
wife of Robert —
Scot.
M^ Lydia J Wait (wife of mr Richard)
Wait.
MM Sarah Newel wife of mr Joseph
Newel sr.
Hannah (wife of James) — —
Turner
Elizabeth (wife of Jacob) —
Hurd
Mre {Catherine (wife of mr Robert)
Knowles.
M™ Ruth (relict of mr John)
Row.
Abigail Pierce — — ■ —
Pierce
Hannah (wife of Samuel) —
Counts
The Widdow (Sarah)
Wheeler
MP Elizabeth
Genners
— Page 27 —
Admitted to full Communion
Mr Nathaniel Cary — —
Cary
M*Eliz (wife of sd Cary)
Cary.
Hannah wife of Samuel —
Blunt.
Alexander Phillips — —
Phillips.
mra Abigail Bainer — —
Rainer
Mra Rebekah Chambers — —
Chambers
M» Sarah Foster — —
Foster
Mra Susanna — Chickering — " —
Chickering
GoodmanA^elRenjamin —
Benjamin
M* Richard Foster — —
Foster.
Dorothy wife of Mr Nath :l
Dows.
Mr Jonathan Dows — —
Dows
Abigail (wife of Andrew) — —
Mitch el
Joseph Austin — —
Austin
M
Oct
Nov
Apr
May
Sep
Novx
Dec«*
Api
June
July
Sept
1701
D
5.
23
19
17.
6
29
03
18.
11
— Page 28 —
Admitted to full Communion
Mr Jacob Green — —
Mary w of mr Joseph Lemon
Susannah w. of Alexander Mitchel
mrs Parnel (w of mr Rich'1) Foster
mr Abrh— Hill sen*
mra Abigail (w of mr John) Watkins
Elm Brigden — —
John Damon
Relief, w. of Michael Gill —
Alary w. of Simon — —
Sampson negroe — —
Mary w. of Elisha — —
Mary Call — — —
Sarah w. of John Edmunds
Nathaniel Heaton — —
Green
Lemon
Mitchel
Foster.
Hill
Watkins
Brigden
Damon
Gill.
Bradstreet
Sampson.
Doubledav-
Call.
Edmunds
Heaton
M
Oetor
1703
— Page 29
D 1 Admitted to full communion
3. The Widow Hannah Welsh,
William Parkcman. — —
30 wife of Samuel Griffon
Welsh
Parkernan
GrLSTcn
Leaf 27-8 is coarsely written with spreading ink.
1869.] Record-Book of the First Church in Charlestown,
443
Page 29 (concluded)
Novr
Dece
28 j
1701
Jan: 23
170
May
July
Octor
Feb:
March
April
May
14
19
Robert Cutler
Daniel Badger
5 iWiddow Abigail .Kettle.
[Anna. Wife of Nathaniel Lord —
jSarah Frothiiigliam — —
jlvatlierin w. of John Tailor. —
(Abigail w. of William Kettle —
[Hannah. Wife of John Price.
jEliz : Wife of Benjamin Sweetzer.
|Mrs Rebekkah. w of mr Isaac Fowl.
18 Mercy Hit
170|!Mr Samuel Frothingham —
IS j wife of John Dain'on
15. 'Susannah w of Nathaniel Heaton —
(Abigail Sympson. — —
* Deborah Symson. — [*pen erasure of figure 1.]
Cutler
Badger
Kettle.
Lord.
Frothingham
Tailor
Kettle.
Price
Sweetzer.
Fowl
Hit
Frofhingharn.
Damnum.
Heaton.
Sympson
Symson
May
Aue3t
OctOr
No vr :
Jan :
Feb
170.6
Apl j 11-
June i 9
-Page SO-
05 [Admitted to full communion
13 Mary Story — —
6 Thomas («fc{his wife) Elizabeth Lord
30 i imr Timothy Cutler — —
ml" William Kettle —
28th 'The W'iddow Susannah Cook —
25 !mr Eleazer Phillips —
20 mr Thomas Crossewell — ■ —
John Frothing ham —
Joseph Rand — —
17 Nathaniel Frotbiughain —
Hannah (wife ofNath; Frothingham)
Dorothy w of John Mousall —
Mr Ekazcr Dows —
M" Mary (w of s<l Dows) —
Sept: ; 1 Mrs Sarah Sueefzer w of mr Seth
I Lucy w. of Benj : Phillips —
J 29 [Susannah w. of John Frothingham
Decern1" 1 22 (Hannah Welsh — —
Story
Lord
Cutler
Kettle.
Cook
Phillips
Crossewcll
Frothingham
Rand._
Frothingham.
Frothingham.
Mousell
Dows.
Dows.
Sweetzer.
Phillips.
Frothingham.
Welsh
— Page 31 —
170? ! Admitted to full Communion.
ian 19 jElizabeth W. of Jonathan Sherman —
26 [Mary w. of Benjamin Kettle —
Feb 16 'Sarah vr. of John Waters — —
March 16 Ruth. w. of Robert W ire —
— 'Abigail Cary. — — —
April 6 ;mr Ebenczer Austin — —
(Mercy rc. of mr Stephen Badger —
May j 11 iMre Martha (W of mr Abraham Hill)
June 8 [Mercy w. of Robert Fo.-.kit —
July ■ 6 [Benjamin Hard — — —
Augs'. 3 mra Dorcas Chatty — —
Katharine Hlanev. — — —
j 24 |M" Elener (w <u mr William) Wire
I 31 lM« Johannah (Relict of mf Samuel Everton)
bhennan.
Kettle.
Waters.
Wire.
Cary.
Austin
Badger
Hill
Foskit.
Hurd.
Chitty,
Blaney
Wire
Everton.
Je/JL'x
Record-Book of (lie First Church in Charlcstown. [October,
— Pago 31 (concluded). —
Octo: | 26. |Mr James Capon — —
mr ; |Mrs Hannah Capen (wife of sd James)
Nove
23 'Sarah W. of Joseph Rand
Decent 1211
Wily of William Sheaf Sen'
Feb
I7i0r_|
~ 15 |Mra Abigail (w. of mr Nicolaus Laurence)
17,08
"ApH ! 11
Sarah (w. of Tho : White junf)
Elizabeth D ammo a. —
— Pa ere 32
17108 I Admitted to full Communion
Ju.lv I 4 (Susannah w. of rar John Tucker —
Sept 26 ;Mr Jacob Waters — —
Kove 21 Katharine w. of m* Theophilus Jvory
. ; !Mrs Elizabeth Wade — —
or ; -. i
Decern | 19 ;Expenence Stedman — —
1708!;)
Jan
1709
Aprl
Julv
Sep't.
Octor
Novmr
10 Sarah w. of Joseph Mirick —
U) 'Abigail, w. of ml James Miller —
31 Anna Hu'rd — —
25 Ruth w. of mr. Jonathan Edmunds
Elizabeth w. of mr. James Capen junr
03 ri!r= Dorothy Trerice — —
20 Ma rgarit w. of mr Robert Ward
■Mary w. of Amos Story —
Apr1.
May
1710
June
July
1710
9 Sarah Mirick — — —
7 The Widdow Abigail Hathorn —
jHannah w. of mr William Patten —
14 Mr Joshua Blanehard — —
18 Hannah \v of mr James Lowden —
9 ;Mri Prudence Swan w. of mr Ebenezer Swan
11 !
March 11 M». Abigail Hurry — —
1711,
Aug.st J 2Z |Mr Jonathan Kettle Junr — —
1712 — Page 33 —
M j D ! Admitted to Full Comunion.
April ! 6 Mre Re! eka Russel w. of Mr Daniel Russel
June j_29_ Rachel Kidder — — —
January j \[ Mary w. of iur Ebenezer Hartshorn
Feb i 8 Grace Hall & under Grace] —
Anne Douhieday — — —
8 M5"3 Anna vr. of m' Ralph Mousal
M1"8 Han; ah w. of ivr Benj. Andrews
Mra Mary i.v of mr Tho. Frothingham —
Mr- Anna w of mr Joseph Newel
| 31 M- Ralph Monsal, & hi.-, sou Ralph Mousal
Rebecca Whitamore — —
I 28 Margary w, of mr Ebenezer Putman
[To be continued.]
March
1713
May
June
Capen
Capen
Rand
Sheaf.
Lawrence
White
Damon
Tucker.
Waters.
Jvorv.
Wade.
Stedman.
Mirick.
Miller.
Hurd
Edmunds
Capen
Trerice
Ward
Story.
Mirick
Hathorn
Patten.
Blanehard
Lowden.
Swan
Hurry
Kettle
Russel.
Kidder
Hartshorn.
Hall
Doubleday
Mousal
Andrews
Frothinghara
Newel
Mousal
Whitamore
Putman
|
i
I- I
1869.] Milton Church Records. 4A5
MILTON (MASS.) CHURCH RECORDS.— 1078-1754.
[Transcribed for the Register by Mr. William: Blake Teasx, of Dorchester, Mass.]
Continued from page 261.
[Baptisms by Rev. John Taylor.]
Jan. 24, 1730-1. William son of Timothy Crehore Junr.
Elisabeth Daughter of Benj: Fenno Jr.
Samuel son of John Adams.
Stephen Badlands Daughter Elisabeth.
Elijah son of Ebenezer Houghton.
Lemuel son of Jonathan Vose.
Mary Daughter of Caleb Hearsy.
Grace Daughter of Nath1 Vose Junr.
John son of George Bickmore
Amariah son of Benjamin Crane.
Rebeckah Daughter of John Bent.
Benjamin son of Benja Everenden.
Abigail Daughter of Samuel Hay ward.
Katharine Daughter of Ephraim Tucker Junr.
Edmund son of John Billings; Susannah Daughter
of George Sumner JunT.
My son John.
Ruth Daughter of Edward Adams Junr.
Jacob son of William Blake.
Hannah Daughter of Bliss Tolman ; Sarah Daughter
of John Smith.
John son of George Badcock.
Clement son of Wm Sumner Jun1.
Susannah Daughter of Moses Blake.
Joseph son of Elijah Yose.
Mary Daughter of Joshua Andrews.
Aaron son of Edward Blake Junr; Rachel Daughter
of John Adams.
Mary Daughter of William Peirce ; Elisabeth Daugh-
ter of David Horton Jun:.
Ephraim son of Nehemiah Clap ; Jerom son of Sam-
uel Topliff; Miriam Daughter of Moses Billings.
Mary daughter of David Coplan.
Abner son of Joseph* Hum ; Stephen son of John
Gulliver.
Jonathan son of Jonathan Yose.
Elisha son of Paul Davis.
Eunice Daughter of Joseph Bent.
Thomas son of Benja: Everenden.
I baptized Peter White and Rachel his Wife (both of
them above 70 years old and so in linn as not to be
able to go to the House of God) in their own House,
several Brethren of yc C" being Present.
June 25. Ebenezer son of Mrs Reform Knowiton of Ipswich ye
Widow Prescott's Daughr.
it
31.
Eod.
Feb.
7.
a
14.
Afar.
>7th
1
it
14.
I
od.
Apri
I 4.
a
25.
May
2.
a
16*.
Eoc
May
SO.
June
6.
June
20.
July
18.
Aug
1.
a
22.
Oct.
3.
te
10.
tt
31.
Nov
21.
Dec.
26.
Jan,
9,173
Jan.
30.
Feb.
6.
it
20.
Mar.
5.
May
21.
a
28.
June
i 4.
tt
11.
n
12, V
446
Milton Church Records.
[October,
July 16. My Daughter Ann.
Aug4 27. Henry sou of Edward Glover.
Sept. 3. John son of John Daniel Junr.
" 17. Benjamin (sometimes call'd Dolloeks) adult.
Oct. 1. Eunice Daughter of Ilezekiah Barber ; Eachel Daugh-
ter of William Tucker.
11 22. John son of Sam1 Miller Junr ; George s^ of Peres
Bradford ; Mary Daughter of David " e.
Nov. 2G. Stephen son of Ephraim Tucker Junr.
Dec. 2-k. Ebenezer son of John Trescott Junr.
" 31. Waitstill Daughter of Brimsmead Hunt.
Jan. 21. Ziba son of Moses Blake.
Feb. 18. Benjamin son of Samuel Davenport ; Amariah son of
Simon Blake ; Joseph son of Joseph Pain.
" 25. William son of Pvobert Vose.
March4, 1732-3. Oliver son of Benja11 Penno Junr ; Experience
Daughter of Bliss Tolm-an.
March 10. William son of George Badcock.
April 8. David son of David Horton Junr.
" 20. Prudence and Patience Twin Daughters of Nathaniel
Yose Junr.
June 3. Woodward son of Benjamin Tucker.
" 10. Samuel son of Caleb Jlearsy ; George son of George
Beckmore.
July 15. Thomas and Angelott, son and Daughter of Daniel
and Joanna Stevens, by Virtue of Her owning the
Cpv\ at Stoughton.
Nathan son of Edward Adams Junr ; Zibiah Daughter
of Paul Davis.
Jemima Daughter of Wm Blake.
Abigail Daughter of James Andrews.
Ccesar an adult servfc of Deacn Wadsworth.
Samuel son of Majr John Billings.
Sarah Daughter of Ebenr Houghton ; Samuel son of
Samuel Hayward.
Oliver son of Moses Billings.
Elisabeth Daughter of Joshua Andrews.
William son of William Smith.
William sou of William Sumner; John son of John
Adams.
Seth son of Jonathan Yose.
My son Nathaniel.
Abigail Daughter of Edwd Blake, Junr ; Mary Daugh-
ter of Punjab Yose.
Eebeckah Daughter of B. Penno Junr ; Mary Daugh-
(( oo
ft
29.
Aug
5.
tt
19.
tt
26.
Sep.
30.
Oct.
i •
Nov
4 to.
Dec.
16.
a
OO
J^O.
Jan.
13.
Mar.
10.
n
17.
April 14, 1731.
May 5.
" 26.
July 21.
Oct, 6.
" 20.
" 27.
Nov. 10.
ter of David Horton Junr.
Abigail Daughter of Joseph Hunt.
Stephen, son of Benjamin Crane.
Adam, son of Thomas Yose.
Mary Daughter of Sam11 Andrews.
Jonathan Son of Nehemiah Chip.
John sua of Joseph Pain.
Hannah Daughter of David Coplan.
1869.] Milton Church Records. 447
David son of David Yose.
Samuel son of Samuel Glover.
Lydia Daughter of Moses Blake.
Elisabeth Daughter of Thomas Cradock.
Hezekiah son of Hezekiah Barber.
Hannah Daughter of John Dauiei Junr.
Oliver son of Nath1 Vose Jimr.
Ann Daughter of Brinsmead Hunt.
James son of Robert Vose.
Hannah Daughter of Jonathan Yose.
Joseph son of Joseph Bent ; Prudence Daughter of
John Bent.
1735. My son William.
Mehittabel Daughter of Sam1 Miller Junr.
Ann Daughter of Edward Adams Junr ; Abijah son
of Ephraim Tucker Junr.
Anna Daughter of William Amos.
Elizabeth Daughter of John Badcock.
Seth son of Seth Sumner.
Nathaniel son of Nath1 Blake.
Andrew son of John Adams.
Ezekiel and Elisha Twin-sons of Simon Blake.
Benjamin son of Sarah Badcock.
Abner son of Caleb Hersey.
Mary Daughter of Anthony Gulliver. J
Hepsibaii Daughter of Paul Davis.
Sarah Daughter of John Trescot Junr.
Manasseh son of Wm Tucker. j
Zebadiah son of Thomas Yose. j
. Elisabeth Daugr of Sam1 Davenport ; Silas son of
Ebenezer Houghton ; Ann Daughter of Elijah Yose.
Ebenezer son of Hezekiah Barber. j
Ebenezer son of Elisabeth Horton.
Susanah Daughter of Joseph Hunt; Lydia Daughter
of Seth Gulliver. . j
Joseph son of Nathan1 Shepard.
Edmund son of David Horton, Junr.
Hannah Daughter of Jn° Badcock.
litith Daughter of Ebenr Sumner JanT. 1
Abijah son of Benjamin Crane ; William son of Ste- ' i
phen Davenport.
Elizabeth Dudley — Adult.
Elizabeth Daughter of Benja11 Wadsworth.
John son of Cap: John Crehore ; Ann, Daughter of
Joseph Pain.
Jabez son of Dudley Wade Swan.
Ebenezer son of Edward Yose.
Elisabeth Daughter of David Yose. j
Richard son of Cap: Wm Pierce.
Joshua son of Samuel Glover ; Jane Daughter of
Jonathan Yose.
20. Pelatiah son of Edward Blake Junr; Susannah Daugh-
ter of John Bent; Elizabeth Daughter of Nath1
Shepard ; Henry son of Henry Crane.
Nov
17.
it
24.
Dec.
15.
ti
29.
Jan.
26.
Feb.
o
tit .
a
16.
tt
23.
Mar.
2
n
23.'
tt
30.
Apri
113,1
May-
4.
June
1.
tt
8.
it
22.
July
13!
Aug*
0
0.
it
17.
tt
31.
f-i
)...
kJCp.
1 .
Oct.
12.
Nov
23.
Dec.
11.
Feb.
8.
a
15.
March 23
Apri] 18, ;
May
9.
< t
16.
June
6.
it
13.
„•<
20.
July
25.
Aug
; 6.
*t
15.
£ep.
5.
S (<
12.
Nov
.14.
tt
28.
Dec1
12.
tt
19.
Jan.
23.
Feb.
6.
us
Mdton Church Records
[October,
113T. Vering a son and Eebeckah
dren of John Daniel Junr.
a Daughter Twin
Feb.
21.
April IT.
a
24.
May
1.
a
22.
June 19.
July
10.
\t
24.
Sept
. 4.
Oct.
9.
u
23.
ti
30.
Nov. 6.
" 20.
Feb. 12.'
April 9, [ITc
" 16.
" 30.
May 14.
" 20.
June 25.
July 9.
" 23.
Aug* 6.
Sep. 10.
" IT.
" 24,
Dec. 3.
Jan. 21.
Feb. IS.
Mar. 4, 1738
" 11.
" 13.
April 8.
" 15.
Elizabeth Daughter of Robert Yose.
Amariah a son and Ibbot a Daughter Twin Children
of Moses Iladen ; Anna Daughter of Moses Blake.
Sarah Daughter of Ebenezer French.
Nathaniel son of Nath1 Yose Junr.
A b i g a: 1 D a a gh t e r of John Adams.
Paul son of Paul Davis.
Ruth Daughter of Benja11 Fenno Junr.
Daniel son of Ephraim Tucker.
Lois Daughter of Hezekiah Barber ; Bathsheba Daugh-
ter of Simon Blake; Ebenezer son of Ebenezer Bent.
Seth son of Edward Adams Jul\c.
Elisabeth Daughter of Thomas Yose.
Rhoda Daughter of John Gulliver; Waitstill Daugh-
ter of Jazaniah Tucker.
Ruth Daughter of Benjan Wadsworth ; Roger son of
Seth Sumner.
Waitstill Daughter of Anthony Gulliver; Sarah
Daughter of Ebenr Sumner Junr.
William sea of Joseph Bent.
Ann Daughter of Caleb Hearsy.
8] Levi son of David Horton Junr.
Waitstill Daughter of Jn° Trescott Juir.
Hepzibah Daughter of Edward Yose.
Hannah Daughter of John Badcock.
David son of David Coplan.
Sarah Daughter of Stephen Badlam.
Sarah, Hannah and John, Children of Hannah Callu-
ghar.
Daniel son of Brinsmead Hunt.
Thomas son of Ebenezer Houghton.
Ebenezer son of Ebenezer French.
Lydia Daughter of William Smith.
Joa
son
Williai
of Joseph Hunt : Elizabeth Daughter cf
anon.
Joseph son of Elijah Yose.
Sarah Daughter of Isaac Billing;
Thomas son of Jona-
May 6.
than Yose ; Mary Daughter of Joseph Pain.
Mary Daughter of Nath. Shepard : John son of Ben-
jamin Wadsworth : Theodora Daughter of Jos, Dye \
-9. Abigail Daughter of Robert Yose.
Ebenezer a son of Mose Haden ab1- 10 years old.
Edward son of John Adams.
John son of David Yose ; Hannah, Daughter of Ste-
phen Davenport.
Allice, Amaziah and Mary 3 Adult Children of Mr
Ebenezer Knight by Yirtue of their own Cov1.
Ebenezer, Ruth, Matthew, Sarah, Anna and Elisa-
beth by Virtue of their Earner's Gov*.
Benjamin son of Samuel Heushaw ; Rachel, Daughter
of Phillip White. [
May
< (
13.
20.
ti
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Sarah Daughter of Ebr: Sumner Junr.
Mary Daughter of Christopher Flyng.
William and Sarah Twin Children ot'Abijah Crane.
Rachel Daughter of John Bent,
William son of William Tucker.
Samuel son of John Daniel.
Lydia Daughter of Ephraim Tucker.
Elizabeth Daughter of Jaazaniah Tucker; Reuben
son of Nath1 Vose Junr.
1139. Martha Daughter of Joseph Bent.
Lydia Daughter of Cfesar Ferret an Indian.
Patience and Grace Twin Daughters of Ilezekiah
Barber ; Anna Daughter of Paul Davis.
Seth son of Samuel Davenport,
Rebeckah Daughter of James Blake.
Stephen son of Edward Blake.
William son of Benjamin Horton ; Jerusha Daughter
ofEbr: Wadsworth.
" 10. Thomas son of Robert Vose.
March 9, 1740. Joshua son of Ebenezer French; Samuel son of
Ebenezer Bent.
" 16. James son of Jeremiah Tucker.
April 27. Abigail Daughter of Samuel Durant.
May 4. Barnabas son of David Horton J unr.
June 8. Abigail Daughter of Edward Vose.
" 15. Deborah Daughter of Edward Adams Junr; Susannah
Daughter of Wm Crouch.
" 22, Elisabeth Daughter of Sam11 Miller Esqr ; Elisabeth
Daughter of Isaac Billings ; Joseph son of Joseph
Pay son.
" 29. Elisabeth Daughter of Sam1 Ilenshaw ; Peggy Daugh-
ter of Elijah Vose.
Jedidiah son of Ephraim Tucker.
Nathaniel son of Moses Billings.
Susanah Daughter of Ebenezer Sumner Junr.
William son of John Trescott Junr.
Seth son of John Adams ; Thankful Daughter of
Brinsd Hunt,
Mary Daughter of Moses Blake.
David son of David Wadsworth.
Mary Daughter of Jonathan Vose.
Joseph son of Phillip White.
Stephen son of David Vose; Daniel son of Thomas
Vose ; Ruth Daughter of Benja Horton.
Mar. 22. John son of ye Widow Allice Woodman born after
his Father's Death.
Ap. 19. Moses son of David Coplan.
May 10. Ebenezer son of Joseph Pain.
['" 17. Berry a Negro Man ser\rt to Sam1 Miller Esq/.
(June 21. Mehettabel Wife of Ebenezer Horton; Josiah son of
/ Nathaniel Vose Junr: Sarah Daughter of John
i Badcoek ; Susannah Daughter of John Eels.
.July 5. Robin, Negro serv: of Sam1 Miller Esqr.
J Vol. XXIII. 39
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Joseph son of John Marshall.
Nathaniel son of John Daniel.
Elizabeth Daughter of Ilezekiah Barber.
Ohloe Daughter of Robin seru£ of S. Miller.
Patience Daughter of Cesar Fen-it (an Indian).
Lydia Daughter of John Bent.
Abigail Daughter of Benj1' Wadsworth.
Samuel son of Sam1 Keyes.
Eunice Daughter of Isaac Doggett.
Elisabeth Daughter of Tho3 Swift.
Ne&abiah Daughter of Ebenezer Bent.
Susanah Daughter of Nathan Badcock.
Samuel son of Samuel Durant.
Anna Daughter of Solomon Hearsy; Mehittabel and
Ebenezer Children of Ebenezer Horton ; Lemuel
son of Sam1 Davenport.
Rufus son of Joseph Bent.
Miriam and Rebeckah Twins of Joseph Hunt ; Han-
nah Daughter of David Rawson ; Alexander son
of John Lou gh e a d .
Stephen son of Caleb Hearsy.
Enoch son of David Horton Juir.
Joshua son of Robert Yose ; Susanah Daughter of
Edward Yose.
Cornelius son of Anthony Gulliver.
Thomas son of Thomas Cummins.
Martha Daughter of John Marshall ; Thankful]
Daughter of Ebenr Horton.
Ruth Daughter of Isaac Billing: 5 Sarah Daughter of
Jeremiah Tucker ; Thomas son of John Eels.
Mary Daughter of Moses Billing.
Mary Daughter of Ebenezer Houghton ; Abijah son
Abijah Crane ; Sue a Negro serv* of Sam1 Tucker.
John Pitcher son of Ephraim Tucker ; Enos son of
Simon Blake.
Elisha son of Paul Davis
Marshal (from Ireland).
Thomas and Samuel Twins of Ebenr French.
Elisabeth Daughter of Ebenr Wadsworth.
Ruth and Mary Daughters of Ruth Duset, by virtue
of her owning ye Cov*.
Hannah Daughter of Nath1 Shepard ; Rebeck.;.h
Daughter of Nath1 Swift.
William son of William Melius by virtue of the pa-
rents owning the Gov' at Scittuate.
Moses son of Elijah Jose.
Isaac son of David Yose ; Eliphalet sen of John
Adams ; Ebenezer son of John Daniel. \
Sarah Daughter of Edward Blake. \
Jesse son of Jonathan Yose ; Jerusha
Thomas Harris.
Peter son of Philip White.
John sod of John Badcock.
Mary Daughter of Jo]
Daughter
I
1863.] Letters from Joshua Henskaw, 451
Boston Dccr: 10 :
Couz11 : Willia::
1 Col. William Henshaw, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bass) Henshaw, b. in Boston,
Sep. 20. 17.35 ; d. in Leicester, Feb. 21, 1820; m. 1st, Ruth Sargent.
Children:—
1. Sarah, b. Nov. 4, 1762 ; d. April, 1339 ; rn. Andrew Scott, of Leicester.
2. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 8, 1764; d. Aug. 7, 1827; m. Dr. Austin Flint, of Leicester.
. 3. William, b. Feb. 17, 1769; d. June 9, 1772.
Married, 2d, Phebe Svran, dau, of Dudley Wade Svan.
i ' Children : —
§ 4. Ruth, b. Dec. 15, 1772; d. March, 1843: m. 1st, Dr. Miles, of Westminster, Mas* ;
\ 2d, Rev. E . L. Baseom, of Ashby, Mass.
' 5. Joseph, b. Sep. 11, 1774; d. Julr L5. 1855,
I tf. Phebe, b. Dee. 4, 1777 ; d. Aug. 11, 1815 ; m. Joseph Dcnnv, Leicester.
7. William, b. Jan. 7, 1780; d. Oct. 22, 1862.
1 J 8. Daniel, b. Mav 9, 1782 ; d. in Boston, Julv 9, 1863.
i 9. Katherine, b. Mav 11, 1784; d. Jan. 14, 1806.
j 10. Lucm&a, b. Sep. 23, 1786 ; in. 1st, Joseph Denny, of Leicester; 2d, Samuel Daugh-
crtv, of Belchcrtown.
/ 11. Horatio Gates (mv father), b. Sep. 21, 1783 ; d. in Leicester, May 7, 1830.
; 3.2. Benjamin, b. Dec. 7, 1793; d. Jan. 13, 179-5. '*"
I . 13. Almira, b. Feb. 1, 1796; d. in Leicester, Nov. 23, 1831. h. e. h,
i 2 Match 13, 1766.
! 3 Drake's Hist, of Boston, pp. 271-0.
r ■* Ibid, no, 719 and 727.
* Ihid. p. 732.
LETTERS FROM JOSHUA HENSHAW, JR., OF BOSTON, TO
WILLIAM HENSHAW,1 OF LEICESTER, MASS.
[Communicated by Miss Harriet E. Henshaw, of Leicester.]
Continued from vol. sxll. page 403.
I
Boston May 31 : 1106—
Couzn. Wm.
The Joy diffused through People of almost every Station upon the
Repeal of Stamp Act2 was truly pleasing', for I cou'd Scarce meet any
Person but had a smile which indicated Satisfaction. I wished and
was in Hopes to have had you hero to veiw the various Expressions
of this Joj,3 the Illuminations, Bonfires, Fireworks of all kinds &e I
which made the most Splendid Appearance of any Thing of the like
nature here, the good Order and Decency with which every Thing was
conducted, compleated it. I need not mention to you the Governor's
negativeing Mr Otis as Speaker of the House and six Counsellors,4 j
you have it all with his excellent Speech in the last Paper and will i
have in Thursday's the Answer.
*****
Joshua Hexshaw Juir.
It' gives me Pleasure to observe that the Measures taken by the
Town of Boston for promoting Frugality, Economy and Manufac-
tures,5 not only meet with your but the approbation of many Towns
452 Letters from Joshua Herishaw. [October,
in this and the neighbouring Governments, a Demonstration of which
is their joining in the identical Method.
Joshua Henshaw Junr:
Inclosed you have the Description of the Political Water-House
Rat, his Cooke and Cat, all which is emblematical of his Poverty and
Expectation of Gain by a Post, which he intends to obtain by his
writing Peices signed 1 B. A true Patriot, Amicus and the Trader
with others of the same Kind : as you don't see the Evening-Post you
will be at a Loss to know precisely the Contends of them but may
easily conclude that they favour what we call the wrong side of the
Question and are against the Whiggs
Couzn William. Boston Jane 22 : 1768.
As this will be in some measure a Continuation of my last Letter1
I shall begin with the Success of the Governour's and a Committee of
the Council's Conference with Cap* Corner as related to the Town by
Koyal Tyler Esqr, one of sd Committee. Upon their Arrival on Board
they were conducted into the Captain's Room, where were no disa-
greable Objects, and they would not have seen any had not they in-
clined to veiw the Ship after they had compleated their Business. In
their Walks amongst the Dens and Caverns of the Ship (to use mr
Tyler's Words) they beheld them. They conversed with Car)1 Corner
very freely upon all Parts of his Conduct, he treated them very polite-
ly and cleared up his own Character to their and to the Satisfaction
of the Town, lie said true it was that he must be answerable for the
Conduct of all his Officers, that there had been one man impressed"
contrary to his Orders, that he had wrote to Commodore Whood:5 at
Halifax relative to the Conduct of the Cap1 of the Schooner who had
disobeyed his Orders ; that he had wrote also for the man to be sent
up from Halifax upon his own Charge to be delivered up ; that with
Respect to taking Mr Hancock's Sloop,4 he had his Orders from the
Revenue-Officers and shewed the Committee the Acts of Parliament
that obliged him to obey their Orders, a Disobedierce of which would
have taken away his dayly Bread by the Loss of his Ship, and this
not the only Damage, it would have subjected him to a very large
Fine ; that if Mr Hancock in a Course of Law obtained the Vessell he
would politely send her to him, but if she became the Property of the
Revenue-Officers he hoped they would send for her. However tUo
People may approve of the Conduct of Cap* Corner, yet they can't
relish the Thing', an armed Force to fright us out of our Privelege^.
Cap' Hallowed,5 who amongst the Rest repaired on Board the Romney
did yesterday set off for London in Cap* Britt, and may content hin>
self never to return again. Co1 Brattle who was of the Committer
upon mr HalloweH's telling him that he intended to come on Shore
upon a particular Day, said you had better not then nor at all, fo r
1 The letter referred to will be found in N. E. H. & G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 402.
= Drake's Wstory of Boston, p. 73o.
3 Com. Hood is meant.
* N. E. H. & G. Register, vol. xxii. p. 107.
5 Probally Benjamin Hallowell, Jr., Comptroller of the Customs.
1869.] Letters from Joshua Henshaw. 453
whenever yon do yon may expect a certain fearful looking for of
Judgment and fiery Indignation to devour you, you must be content
as the Children of Israel were of old to behold the pleasant Land afar
off. The Commissioners and their Underlings I conclude intend to
behold it a Distance or not at all, for they have not appeared in Town
since. The G r1 has received a Letter from the Earl of Hills-
borough the American Secretary in Answer to his referred to by the
Number, acquainting him that his Majesty is much displeased with the
last House of R vs for sending a circular Letter to the Houses of
Representatives and Burgesses of the other Governments, as being
inflammatory and tending to excite sedition, and that it is his Majes-
ty's Requisition that this House of R vs disavow that Proceeding.
The House have the Extract of the Letter now before them with a
Message from the G r, in which he informs them that important
will be the Consequences of their Determination upon this Requisi-
tion, I must hero observe the Reason of this Requisition is, it was
represented to Lord Hillsborough that at the Beginning of the Session
in which the circular Letter was wrote and when the House was full
it was tried and it passed, in the Negative ; but at the latter End of j
the Session in a thin House it was again tried and passed in the
Affirmative : which Representation is fully and clearly contradicted
by the Journals of the House, as is also the Charge of the circular
Letter being inflammatory and tending to excite Sedition. I heard it -J j
this Day read out of the Journals by the Clerk and as far as I am able
to judge there is not an exceptionable Sentence in it. However the
House this Forenoon have appointed a very good Committee to con-
sider his Excellency's Message and report. Thus much for Politicks .
It gives me Pleasure to understand that my Friends at Leicester in
general enjoy a good state of Health and particularly that mr Newell
has been better for a Week past, to all whom make my Regards ac-
ceptable, to Rev'1 Sir2 in particular and inform him however good my
Opinion has been of Brimfieid I have changed it. I can't better con-
clude than with wishing my Country Happiness and Prosperity, that
our Rights, Liberties and Priveleges may be confirmed and transmitted
to the latest Posterity this must encrease your Felicity which will in
no small Degree add to y° Hum1 ser1'3 — Anonymous.
Couz11 William Boston June 27 : 17G8.
I reassume my Pen concluding that it will not be disagreable to
you. The Committee to consider of his Excellency's Message re-
ported to the House that they should be glad of a Coppy of the whole
of Lord IlillsbcrougnYs Letter, of the Governour's Letters upon which
Lord Hillsborough wrote, of a Letter from ye sd Lord, which he permit-
ted the Secretary to read to the Board and also of his Instructions ;
in Consequence of which the House appointed a Committee to wait
upon, his Excellency for that Purpose : the latter Part of their Request
he complied with in a Message by the Secretary en Friday last, which
was another Part of Hillsborough's Letter, wherein he is instructed
to dissolve the House unless they comply with the Requisition, and
/ • Bernard.
i 2 Rev. Benjamin Conklin, He and William Henshaw married sister,:.
1 Vol. XXIII, 39*
-»-423>*—"G3w»—
454 Letters from Joshua Henshaw. [October,
he informs thern if they oblige him to dissolve them he shall not take
it upon him to call another House without his Majesty's special Order,
We are waiting with earnest Expectation for the Report of the Com-
mittee ; and 1 must say I hope that they will never comply with such
a Requisition : but in a decent, proper Manner state the Facts and
discover the gross Misrepresentations we labour under, and that the
circular Letter1 was not the Effect of a desperate Faction (as is Hills-
borough's Expression, and. it is probable it was ready coined for him)
but that it was the Voice of a great Majority of the House and con-
sequently of the Province. This whole affair is done with a Veiw to
divide the Colonies, they at Home looking upon an Union very dan-
gerous, and thinking if they can but crush the Massachusetts-Pro-
vince, the rest will fail with it. We have the Approbation of several
Representative Bodies with Respect to our Conduct in their answers
to our circular-Letter, so that it is too late for them to treat it with
■that Contempt which Hillsborough thinks it merits, and I fancy it will
ever be too soon for all the others. It is said we can't expect much
Good from Hillsborough. I hear the House have some Thoughts of |
asking his Excellency for a Recess — that they may consult their Con-
stituents upon this great Concern : Wether they will or not, and if
they should wether it will be granted or not is uncertain. 1
My Father and Mother and the rest of us have great Dependance
upon seeing Uncle and Aunt, Mr- Conklin and you and all our other
Leicester Relations and Friends at Commencement. I have sent by
Mr Wheeler an Orange* which you'll forward to M™ Newell and am
in Hopes it will prove advantageous to her. to all Friends present the
.Regards of y° Hum1 ser*. Anonymous.
The Lost Tribes. — Rev. M. R. Miller, of the Presbytery of Zanes-
ville, Ohio, recently delivered a lecture on the ancient mounds in the
vicinity of Newark, Ohio. " He exhibited," says the Presbyterian Ban-
ner, " fac-similes of the inscriptions on three of the stones, which
are in v.he ancient Hebrew characters now in use, while the inscription
on the fourth, which is a defective copy of the Ten Commandments, is
in a Hebrew character whose form is probably older than the days of
Ezra. The position in which these stones were found, proves that
they must have laid there for ages. The inference is that the ten
tribes, or some portions of them, reached this country, and have dis-
appeared from history. J
" Eooks and pamphlets, published fifty or sixty years ago, maintained
the belief that the ten tribes, or a portion of them, came to this coun-
try ; some writers saw traces of them in the Indians ; ethers imagined
the Indians exterminated them."
[We fail to see, as yet, any evidence that Mr. Miller's theory is,
more than idle speculation. — Ed.] i
1 Resolutions sent to the other Colonies, and which had much influence in uniting them
in the common cause. Vide Boston Chronicle, p. 123.
5 Thii indicates the almost total cessation of imports at this elate.
I860.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 455
' DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE COLONIAL HISTORY OF
CONNECTICUT— WITH NOTES.
[Communicated by Mr. Harry H. Edes, of Charlestown, Mass.]
XIII.
Letter frou Jeremiah Dummer to Rev. Timothy Woodbridge,
respecting the charter.
Sr Parliament House.
15 Aug*. IT 15.
The Votes inelos'd will show you that I have no time1 to write, the
affair of Carolina \Note\~\ has by the Artifice of one great Villain [Nofe2]
that has bin often in America brought in the Massachusetts and Con-
necticut into the bill, so that the Loss of Our Charters comes like a
Clap of Thunder without any previous Lightning, if I can't prevent it.
I am yr Colonies
Devoted Sev*
Jer Dummer.2
(fled) Agent Dummer'3
Letter de Charter &
1715.
Note 1.
The following transcript from the journal of the House of Commons,3
will best show the nature of this " affair ,? and the purposes of the bill
which was subsequently introduced.
"2d of August, 1715.
" A petition of the Agent of Carolina in America, and several mer-
chants trading thither, for and on behalf of themselves, and the miser-
able inhabitants of that distressed Province, was presented to the
House, and read ; setting forth that several Indian Nations, who for
many years had lived in subjection to the crown of England, and per-
fect amity with the people of that Province, without any provocation,
and in a barbarous manner, fell upon the English, and destroyed sev-
eral hundred settlements ; burnt their houses, and siezed their cattle
f If the " Votes " failed to convince the Rev. Timothy Woodbridge, to whom the letter
wits written, of the haste in which Mr. Dummer wrote, the exceptionally poor penmanship
of this letter must have been sufficient evidence of the truth of his statement.
; Of the writer of this letter we shah have occasion to speak at some length hereafter, in
ccjnnection with a number of documents from hi:? pen.
He was the author of several works, the most valuable and important of which was his
" Defence of the New-England Charters," which contains the following paragraph : " At
the same time [16S7], Sir Edmund Andros, then the Kings governor of New-England, did
by order from court repair to Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, with armed attendants,
and forcibly seized their charter for the King." (page 7 of the London ed. of 1766.) As this
Essay was first published in 1721, hut little more than thirty years after the charter govern-
ments were overthrown, docs not the paragraph here quoted form another argument in
fyyor of Dr. Palfrey's theory that Andros did obtain one" of the charters, while another was
hid, as Dr. Trumbull alleges, in the " Charter Oak " ? (Comp. Trumbull's Hist, of Conn.
3';)1 ; Palfrey's Hist, of X.E., hi. -542, note 5 ; and N.E. Hist, and Genealoa. Register, xxiii.
1V0-1.)
i 3 Vol. XYiii.
456 Connecticut Colonial Documents. [October,
and effects ; the governor immediately drew out his forces and beat
them in several engagements ; and the English not being above two
thousand able men, and in great want of arms, ammunition, and other
warlike necessaries for their defence, and the enemy wiove1 twelve
thousand strong, and plentifully furnished with all warlike stores, and
encouraged by the Spaniards and French in neighboring settlements,
which the French have lately made, even within the boundaries of
Carolina, and the English dominions in America, for many years ;
has taken oil" great quantities of our Woollen, Iron and. other Manu-
factures ; which has brought a great revenue to the Crown, and ad-
vantage to the nation : And praying to have immediate relief therein.
" Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the consideration
of a committee : And that they do examine the matter thereof; and
report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the House.772
" August 10. 1715.
" Mr. Liddall reported from the Committee to whom the Petition of
the Agent of Carolina in America and several Merchants trading
thither, for and on behalf of themselves, and the miserable Inhabitants
of that distressed Province, was referred the matter, as it appeared
to them ; which he read in his place, and afterwards delivered in at
the Clerks table : where the same was read ; and is as follows ; viz.
" That the said Committee have in pursuance of the order of the
House, met several times : And upon examination of the matter of the
Said Petition, do find ;
" That the dangers to which the Province of South Carolina is ex-
posed, by the late invasion of the Indians, are such as require a
speedy and effectual relief; the Inhabitants fit to bear arms not being
fifteen hundred or Two thousand men and the Indians are said to be
upwards of Twelve thousand ; That the Proprietors not being able, at
their own charge, either to send the necessary succors for the present
relief of the said Province, or to support it under the like [emergency]
for the future, your committee submit, in what manner it may be most
pioper to preserve and maintain this so valuable a province which is a
frontier of the British Plantations on the Continent :
" But, unless some speedy supply of men, arms and ammunition
be sent for their relief, the whole province must inevitably be ruined ;
to the great prejudice of his Majesty's Subjects and the Trade of this
Kingdom.
11 Mesolved, That an humble address be presented to his Majesty
that he will be graciously pleased to direct that such relief may be
sent to Carolina as his Majesty shall judge necessary fur the preser-
vation of that Colony.
" Ordered, That the said address be presented to his Majesty, by
such members of this House as are of his Majesty's most honorable
Privy Council.3
" August 15, 1715. f
" A bill for the better Regulation of the Charter and Proprietary
governments in America, and of his Majesty's plantations was read a
second time.
: Thus in the printed Journal, probably intended for "above."
- Yol. sviii, p. 230. 3 Vol. xviii. p. 262.
1869.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 45
"Resolved — That the bill be committed to . . . [a committee.]1
A petition of Francis, Lord Guilford, Guardian of Charles, Lord
Baltimore, praying that his wards rights might be considered and
exempted from the operations of the bill for the better Regulation of
the charter and proprietary governments, was presented to the House
the same day, and on the nineteenth of the month another petition in
behalf of Rhode Island was presented for consideration by Richard
Partridge.2
" August 16, 1115.
" A petition of Jeremiah Dummer, Agent for his Majestys Prov-
inces of Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut, was presented to the
House and read ; setting forth that there being a bill depending for
the better Regulation of the Charter and Proprietary governments in
America, and of his Majesty's Plantations ; That the governments of
the said Provinces of Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut exercise
their several powers by Charter from the Crown ; and that the said
governments have done nothing, whereby to forfeit the same : nor is
there anything alleged against them ; That in particular the govern-
ment of the Massachusetts Bay is so far already under the discretion
of the Crown that the Crown doth appoint a Governor, Lieutenant-
Governor, Secretary, Attorney General and a Judge of the Court of
Admiralty: and praying that a clause may be admitted to save the
rights of the said governments ; or otherwise to hear the Petitioner
by Counsel in behalf of the said Governments right ; or otherwise to
relieve them.
" Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the consideration
of the Committee to whom the bill for the better regulation of the
Charter and Proprietary governments in America and of his Majestys
Plantations is committed : And that the petitioners be heard by their
Counsel, before the Committee thereupon if they think fit."3
Upon hearing the petitioners the House thought lit to drop pro-
ceeedings, and, as is well known, neither the Massachusetts nor Con-
necticut lost their patents.
Note 2.
The individual here mentioned was, undoubtedly, Edward Hyde,
Lord Cornbury, who had been governor of New York during the inter-
val between May 3, 1702, and 1708 (in which year he was removed),
and richly deserving of the epithet which Mr. Dummer has given him,
as we shall proceed to show.
/He was the son of the Earl of Clarendon and an officer in the army of
James IT. ; and as a reward for deserting it, King William gave him
the government of the province of New York, as successor to the
Earl of Belomont. Lord Cornbury was a near relative of Anne Hyde,
the first queen of James II., and their daughter, the princess (after-
vjards queen) Anne ; and on account of the ties of consanguinity and
trie possession of an inordinate and insatiable avarice, he thought to
socure for himself the government of the Massachusetts also ; but in
t he person of the intriguing and equally ambitious Dudley, the acme of
*-vhosc ambition was the gubernatorial chair of the Bay Province, he
ad a powerful and successful rival.
i
Tol. sviii. p. 259. 2 Vol. xviii. p. 271. 3 Vol.xriii. p. 270.
458 Connecticut Colonial Documents, [October,
Lord Cornbury was poor and in debt before leaving England, and
thought America an excellent field from which to replenish his de-
pleted purse. His administration in New York was such as to draw
upon him the opprobrium of an injured and oppressed people. Presi-
dent Allen tells us of the governor's attiring himself in woman's ap-
parel, and thus arrayed he would patrol the fort.
One outrage committed by this " Villain ?; isof too flagrant a nature
to be passed over without mention in this note. During the preva-
lence of a pestilence in the city of New York, in 1703, the governor
crossed the river, to escape from the infection, and took up his resi-
dence in Jamaica, on Long Island, at the house of the Rev. Mr. Hub-
bard, a Presbyterian clergyman, who put himself to much inconveni-
ence in acceding to the governor's request for the use of his habitation
(which was the finest in the place), during his sojourn. The governor's
gratitude was evinced by his delivering the parsonage into the hands
of the Episcopalians, of whose party he was a zealot, and seizing
upon the glebe !
Lord Cornbury was superseded by Lord Lovelace in 1708, in conse-
quence of a presentment of the former's oppressive rule and conduct to |
queen Anne.1 He was presently arrested by his creditors and com-
mitted to the custody of the sheriff of New York ; but his lather dying
soon after, he was released and returned to England, where he suc-
ceeded to the Earldom of Clarendon.
His intermeddling with the charters of the Massachusetts and Connec-
ticut at this date (1715), was by no means the first time he had sought
to bring ruin upon both colonies. As early as 1704, Joseph .Dudley,
then governor of the Massachusetts, was scheming with Lord Corn-
bury for uniting all the New-England colonies under his (Dudley's)
government, at the same time flattering his New York neighbor that
if all the charter governments could bo united to the crown, he, Corn- |
bury, should have the government not only of the southern provinces 1
but of Connecticut as well. Dudley's scheme was in being before
1704, however, and through his influence and that of the court party, I
a bill to re-unite all the charter governments to the crown, prepared
during the reign of "William and Mary, was brought into Parliament
early in the reiga of queen Anne, but through the strenuous and
patriotic efforts of Sir Henry Ashurst, the agent of the 'colonies in
England, it was defeated. |
In September, 1{">92, a document entitled " Some objections against
the prsect pTtended governm* in Connecticott in N. England in
America," was drawn up and presented to Gov. Fletcher, of New
York, who forwarded it to the Committee of Trade and Plantations. I
i
1 It appears that Lord Oornbury imprisoned two itinerant clc-nrymcn (Presbyterians) cm
the charge of preaching in bis government without license. This was in the winter or
early spring of 1707. They pleaded the act of toleration in defence, but the gavcrnor i
affirmed that its provisioas'did not extend to the colonies. Accordingly the ministers wo- 2
bound over till the June term of the conrt, and subjected to a charge of forty shillings p^r
week for board for the -ix weeks preceding their trial in March.
Letters under their hards were conveyed by their friend- to the clergy of Boston, sertin _;
forth their troubles, and requesting those to whom the letters were sent to write an account
of their case to England.
Their request was complied with, and one of the letters, addressed to Sir Henry Aslmrst ,
Sir William Ashurst and Sir E lmund Harrison, at London, dated at Boston. April 1, 1707,
but -without signature, maybe read in Hutchinson's History of Massackirsrtis, ii. 125-€:
(London ed.), where also may be found an extended account of the whole affair. This and :
similar letters were probably "what procured the governor's removal.
18 GO.] Connecticut Colonial Documents. 459
The authors of this paper wore Edward Palmer, William Rosewell and
Gershom Bulkley, all of whom were disaffected to the colony. In the
following December, these "objections 7; were "'remodelled, amplifi-
ed, much additional matter introduced and formally attested by the
same individuals who had subscribed the original paper. The title
' Will and Doom'' was now prefixed, and the preface dated Dec. 1-,
1602, and signed Philanax."z The document, constituting a large
folio volume, was placed in Lord Cornbury ;s hands in 1703, and by
him transmitted to the Lords of Trade, June 30th ; it grossly mis-
represented the colony, and the complaints, which could not be proved,
were heard before the queen in council Feb. 12, 1705, when it was,
determined that copies of the principal charges should be made and
forwarded, one to Connecticut, who was ordered to respond and vindi-
cate herself if possible, and one each to Lord Cornbury and Gov.
Dudley, who, as the principal complainants, were ordered to support
their charges, by evidence publicly and legally taken.
In an instant their scheme was ruined and "their selfishness and
duplicity made to appear in a strong- point of light," 2 since the colony
was able, not only completely to refute the charges, but to produce a
letter under Dudley's own hand acknowledging their " generous and
prompt assistance in the war, and thanking them for the aid which
they had given him." 3
Maddened and chagrined at their detection and failure to subvert
the government, they continued their efforts to accomplish the desired
end : and in 1705 procured the publication, in a Boston newspaper, of
an obsolete law against the Quakers. Knowledge of the existence
of this law was communicated to the Quakers in England, and at their {
instance the queen was petitioned to nullify the statute, which she
did after a hearing of the case. i
Is it probable, after all his efforts to injure the colony, that this
enemy of the charter governments should have allowed so favorable
an opportunity as the introduction of the bill concerning Carolina, to
pass without an effort, on his part, to get the Massachusetts and
Connecticut included in it ?
Thus have we endeavored to present in as clear and succinct a man- j
ner as possible the relations which subsisted between Lord Cornbury
and the C6nnecticut colony at and preceding the time when Mr.
Dummer was writing, and the character of this artful intriguer, who
died at Chelsea, in Middlesex., England, April 1, 1723.
pmith's History of New York ; Hutchinson's History of Massachusetts ; Trum-
byuTs History of Connecticut.
1 XIV.
Letter from Jeremiah Dummer to Gov. Talcott, respecting the
; Colony's Petition for the re-establishment of its Law of Descent.
tSv.
Your Petition [Note 3] is Ledg'd at the
(Jouncil Board k referred to the Lords of the Committee before
whom we are to be heard, & shall then see what the King will do
for us. The Speaker of the House of Commons surpriz'd me lately
•(
•a l Trumbull, in Colony Eec, vol. :ii. pp. 38S-9.
3 2 Trumb ail's History of Connecticut, p. -Hi. 3 Ibid.
460
Connecticut Colonial Documents.
[October,
by saying, if we had brought our affair into Parliament, The House
would certainly have examin'd into Our Constitution, & very prob-
ably have given us a new one. If that be so, I think we are well off.
My Lord Townsend is gone into Norfolk for a fortnight, arid there will
be no Committee till his Return to Sc. James's.
I am Sr
Your most Obed' Serv*
Whitehall Jer: Dumber;
29th March
1730
Govr. Talcot.1
(filed) from Jeriemia DumT Esqr
March 29th 1T30 ye Intention
of ye Parlyment Relating
to our constitution.
from Mr Pummer
1130
Agent
Note 3.
As we are unable to lay before our readers a copy of this petition,
we present the following statement of facts relative to the subject-
matter therein contained, derived from other sources.2
In the year 1699, the General Assembly of Connecticut passed an
act3 for the distribution of intestate estates like the Massachusetts
statute of 109:2 ; by which the real as well as personal estate of an
intestate was divided equally among- the heirs at law, after the widow's
thirds and dower had been set off (in cases where the deceased left a
widow), except that a double portion of the whole estate was given
to the eldest son.
The landed estate of the first Governor Winthrop, of Connecticut,
descended to his son John, who died, leaving it to his brother Wait-
still Winthrop, who died, intestate, Nov. 7, 1717, leaving two chil-
dren— John, and Anne the wife of Thomas Lechmere, who in the right
of his wife laid claim to a share of the real estate ; but against this
claim the son, who administered the estate, protested, claiming that
the whole of his father's lands descended to him from his ancestors.
The Probate and Superior courts of the colony in succession sustained
Mr. Lechmere in his claim, and Mr. Winthrop then appealed to the
King iu council, " and on the fifteenth day of February, 1723, he there;
obtained a decree annulling the judgments of both the Probate courf
and Superior court of the colony of Connecticut, and declaring the:
colony law of Connecticut of 1699, entitled ' an act for the settlement,
of intestates' estates ; to be null and void and of no force or effect,
whatever, on the ground that said act was contrary to the laws of;
1 Gov. Joseph Talcott was a <on of John Talcott, of whom mention is made on a preced-'h
ingpage (ante 174-5), bom at Hartford. Nov. 1G, 1669, and married Abigail Clarke, of Mil- \
ford, by whom he had a family of nine children. In 1725 he was chosen governor of Con-
necticut, and was continued in office by annual election till succeeded by Jonathan Law,
in 1741. He .lied in October of this year.
2 Among which we only need mention the name of Hon. J. Hammond Trumbull to ,
ensure their reception as verity.
a Printed in full in Conn. Col. Use, iv. 306-11.
1869.]
Connecticut Colonial Documents. 461
England and was not warranted bj the charter of the colony of Con-
necticut. And the authorities of the colony of Connecticut were noti-
fied, at their peril, to yield due obedience to every part of the decree
of the King in council, reversing the judgment of the Probate court
and of the Superior courtoft.be colony on the appeal of Mr. Winthrop
therefrom ,,n
Upon the receipt of official notice of this decree, Gov. Talcott
convened the General Assembly in special session, in July, 1728 ; and
instructions were despatched to Mr. Dummer, the agent of the colony
in London, to present a petition for its reversal and a re-establishment
of the colony law of descent. This, undoubtedly, is the " Petition ?;
referred to in the text.
The year following, Jonathan Belcher, afterwards governor of Mas-
sachusetts, was commissioned as the special agent of the colony to
prosecute the petition, and was succeeded by Francis Wilkes in 1730.
On the twenty-eighth of February, 172S — thirteen days after the
decree was made and before any knowledge of it could have reached
the colony—" The court of Probate for New Haven county ordered
the distribution of the estate, real and personal, of Cant. Samuel
Clark of Milford, lately deceased, intestate, in accordance with the
annulled act of 1609. From this order Samuel Clark the eldest son
brought a writ of error to the Superior court in Feburary, 1730, on
the ground that the law under which distribution was made was ' con-
trary to the law of England and not warranted by the charter of this
colony ; and that the land in question being holden by the great seat
of England, descendible only according to the rule of the law of
England, viz., the eldest son to inherit the father, therefore the judg-
ment complained of is erroneous and ought to be reversed,7 " &c.
The decision in this case was purposely delayed till March, 1733,
when the court found •' nothing erroneous '"' in the decree for the dis«
tribution of Capt. Clark's estate, and dismissed the writ.
Being refused permission to appeal to England, Mr. Clark, in 1742,
obtained an order from the Lords of the Council for the allowance of
the appeal.
Having settled with all the co-heirs excepting his brother-in-law,
Thomas Tousey, who had received a portion of the distributed estate
in the right -of his wife, and also as guardian of one of her minor
brothers, that gentleman was " left sole defendant by record. " On
Mr. Tousey's application, supported by Gov. Law, the General Assem-
bly in May, 1742 — " considering that almost all the inheritances in
this colony arc depending upon the settlement of intestate estates,
according to our ancient laws and customs, which, if they should be
[die Assembly not admitting that they had been by the decree of
1723] overruled and made void, would reduce the inhabitants to the
utmost ruin and confusion ; and that in this new country it is neces-
sary for the subduing and peopling the same that the estates shall be
allowed to descend to and be divided among the co-heirs," " authorized
a loan of £500 from the colony treasury to enable Mr. Tousey to pro-
secute his defence in England against Clark's appeal."2
1 Jud<:e Ames in Proceed. Mass. Hist. Society, i;i. p. 169.
2 In his petition to the General Assembly, Mr. Tousey suggested that " it is in vain toatempt
a successful engagement in that battle, without a good sword formed of the royal ore, the
want c? which, or its application, was at lease in part the occasion ui' Mr. Ledmiere's fatal
.u'crthrov " bv Winthrop in 17-3.
Vol. XXIII. 40
462 Connecticut Colonial Documents, [October,
I
XV.
Letter from P. V. B. Livingston to George Wyllys, soliciting the
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO PURCHASE PROVISIONS, &C
In October, 1742, Eliakim Palmer, Esq., of London, was appointed
by the General Assembly the colony's agent (Mr. Wilkes having
died), with instructions, since " the well discussing those points of
law which the said Clark insists upon, is of great consequence to this
colony/' to assume the management of the defence, and retain able
counsel "to assist and defend Mr. Tousey in the most vigorous and
best manner the}7 possibly can."
The case was prepared with great care — the papers, before trans-
mission to England, being submitted for final revision to John Reed,
Esq., of Boston, "the pride of the bar, the light of the law, and chief
among the wise, the witty and the eloquent.'' A full statement of
the case for the use of Mr. Palmer, with suggestions to be used in the
defence, was drawn up by Gov. Law, who had resigned the office of
chief justice of the colony to accept the chair of State, in 1741, as
successor to Go-'. Joseph Talcott.
Three years of litigation sjfficed to bring the controversy to a suc-
cessful issue, and in May, 1746, twenty-two years after the legality of
the statute was first called in question by Winthrop, Mr. Tousey wrote
to the General Assembly as follows : " The result, through the smiles
of Heaven, was such as might rejoice the hearts of all true friends to
our present happy Constitution, and real well wishers to our prospe-
rity."
Thus ended a dispute which at one time threatened serious conse-
quences for the colony ; but the right triumphed and Connecticut to-
day distributes an intestate estate in accordance with the just pro-
visions of this hard fought old statute, excepting that the clause giv-
ing a double portion to the eldest son is now no longer in force, and
some minor, but immaterial changes have since been made.
Several years since a series of " Historical Notes on some of the
Connecticut Statutes," over the familiar initials J. H. T., appeared in
the Hartford Evening Press, one of which has been of much service
in preparing this statement.
.
i.
New York 23d. July 1744
Sir
I have some information that our Collony intends to joyn
their neighbours in order to make an attack on some of the French
Settlements in the Spring either at Canada or to the Eastward, Br.
Stephen Bayard my Brother and Self have the promise of Several!
members of our Assembly that in case such a thing should happen
that we shall be appointed Comissioners to Purchase the Provisions
&a. on which we are to be allowed Comissions 'its very probable
that your Colony will want some persons here for the same purpose,
if so we shall esteem it a favour if youll be so kind as to use your
good offices to get us appointed1 for that purpose, we shall on our
1 It does not appear that Mr. Livingston was successful" in his application for this appoint-
ment. If he held it, it was from the committee of war, wiiosj journal is not to be ;buc<i
in the office of the secretary of the State of Connecticut.
1869.]
Connecticut Colonial Documents. 463
parts be ready to give any security for the faithfull discharge of
that trust or any money that shall be comitted to our hands, I now
write Major Hamblin on the same subject, so does Mr. Bayard to Eb.
Siliman, Esqr. & And: Bur Esoxr. of Fairfield, we request that this;
affair may be keept a Secret till a proper time offers to recomend us
when the affair is in agitation
your good offices will oblidge
(superscribed) Sir
To Post Paid
George Wyllys Esq*. l Your most humble Servant.
at
free Hartford P. V, B. Livingston.2
(filed) Philip3 Livingston
to
George Wyllys
XVI.
Proclamation of the Accession of James II.
A Proclamation
For | His Ma4*8 Colony of Connecticut in America j 4
Hereas it hath pleased Almighty God to call to his Mercy
r*v\f%j;%/ 0Iir ^e Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second of most
ti Yl-1 blessed Memory, by whose Decease, the Imperial Crowns
of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, as also the Su-
pream Dominion and Sovereign Right of | the Plantation
& Colony of Connecticut in New England j and all
other his late Majesties Territories and Dominions in America, are
Solely and Rightfully come to the High and Mighty Prince James,
Duke of York and Albany, His Majesties onely Brother and Heir.
We therefore | His Majesties Governor and Councill with the Principall
Officers and Inhabitants of the Plantation and Colony aforesaid j Do
i George Wyllys was a son of Kezekiah "Wyllys; horn in October, 1710, and was secre-
tary of the colony from 1735 till his death, which occurred April 24, 1796. His father was
hi? predecessor in ofliee, from 1712 till his death in 1734; and his sou Samuel, his successor
from 179^ to 1809: father, son and grandson holding the seals for a period of ninety-eight
years. For Wyllys pedigree, see ante, vol, xxii., p. 186.
2 Peter Van Brugh Livingston was a native of New York, and a son of Philip Livingston,
second proprietor of the family manor, by his wife Catharine Van Brugh. He was a man
a? much public spirit, and his brother Philip was one of the signers of the Declaration of
/independence. Mr. Livingston was twice married ; first, to Mary Alexander, a sister of
1-or.i Stirling. He graduated at Yale College In 1731, and was a person;', 1 friend of Secreta-
ry Wyllys,, as wiU be seen from the following letter which recently fell under our notice.
£eob.ge Wyllys Esqr.
Sib
The acquaintance contracted with you while at College encou-
rages me, to Recommend the Bearer Mr. Richd. Annely a friend of mine to your acquaint-
ance, he designs to stay a few days in your place on some business whatever service you
do him shall be Esteemed as if done to"
Sir
Your mo^t humv Serv».
P. V. B. Livingston.
Manor of Livingston 11th 7br. 1738.
3 Evidently a slip from the pen.
* Words between parallel lines are written in ink.
'
464 Connecticut Colonial Documents. [October,
now hereby with one full Yoice and Consent of Tongue and Heart,
Publish and Proclaim, That the High and Mighty Prince James the
Second, is now by the Death of cur late Sovereign of happy Memory,
become Our onely Lawful, Lineal and Rightful Liege Lord James the
Second, by the Grace of God King of England, Scotland, France and
Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Supream Lord of | the Plantation and Co-
lony of Conecticut in New England | and all other his late Majesties Ter-
ritories and Dominions in America, &c. To whom we do acknowledge
all faith and constant Obedience with all hearty and humble Affection :
Beseeching God by whom Kings do Reign, to Bless the Royal King
James the Second with long and happy years to Reign over us.
God Save King James the Second.
London.
Printed hy the Assigns of John Bill Deceas'd : And by Henry Hills,
and Thomas Newcomb, Printers to the Kings most
Excellent Majesty. 1684.
(filed)
James the 2d proclaymd
King Aprill 23d 1685
(filed) Proclamation
James 2a
1684.
XVII.
Hezekiah Haynes's Promissory Note for the Moiety of Nsyers Fjlem
purchased of rev. joseph fltcil and others.
I, Hezekiah Haynes of Oopford in Essex Esqr do declare that at
anytime after the hirst day of September now next insueing upon de-
mand I will pay and satisfy unto M* James Porter1 the some of
Twenty & six pounds upon his produceing an authentique bill of
Exchange order tre ove direction2 firom Mrs. Arm flitch, or hir sonu
Joseph jEtch booth or Ither of them ffor Twenty seauen pounds pay-
able by Cap4 ffitch of Braintree3— in ffuli of the sd bill xx s4 There of
haueing been already paid in part The same being to be paid by me
in p< of purchase mony due & agreed to be pd. by Mr. Samuell "Willi?*
1 In Trumbull's History of Connecticut, page 406, it is mentioned that "One Mr. James
Porter, who was in London," had been very serviceable to the colony," and letters of thank?
were ordered to be sent to him, and to Increase Mather and Mr. Whiting for the services
they bad rendered the colony. This was in May, 1691. Whether this gentleman and th«
James Porter mentioned in the text were identical, we are unable to state; but think k
more than probable they were.
*2 Letter of direction. The t in the original has the mark of contraction over it.
3 In Essex, England.
« Twenty shillings.
5 Samuel Wv ilys was the son of Gov. George Wyllys of Hartford, and married Gen.
Haynes's half sister Ruth. Savage says Nevers farm was owned by Joseph Fitch, of Nor-
walk, Connecticut, his mother and elder brother Thomas, which estate " they gave power to
Samuel Wyllys, when he went to England, to sell." If, as Mr. Savage asserts, Thomas
Fitch owned a share in the property, we are at a loss to account for the omission of his
name in the document given in the text, since he was living at the time the " security " was
signed, and of the two brothers, he being the eldest* would probably have been mentioned in
preference to Joseph, who was a minister, had there been any selection, instead of naming
a//the parties. 'We are inclined to doubt whether Thomas had any interest in the property,
certainly none in the moiety here referred to.
1869.] Bibliography of Massachusetts. 465
ffor the moitj of Neuers ffarme in the parish of Much Burch1 in
Essex
wetnes my hand this thirtenth day of May Anno Dlio 1669.
Wi tries so.
R° Blackborne Ee Haynes.2
No tar publ
Elisha Coles.
A Trew Copey Witness
James Porter,
(filed)
A coppy of Major Haines | his security ffor 261 sterlinge | To MT.
Porter vpon | Mr. ffitch his acct.
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE LOCAL HISTORY OF MASSA-
CHUSETTS.3 .
[Compiled by 'Mr. Jeremiah Colburx, of Boston, Mass.]
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I l A parish in the Hundred of Lexdcn in Essex, sometimes called Birch Magna, but
dften Great Birch. It probably derives its nomenclature from the Saxon word signifying
a bridge, from the bridge over the brook at this place, now known as Hickford Bridge,
r-rreat Birch and Little Birch were formerly united in one lordship, styled the manor of
3reat and Little Birch. The Parish is distant about four miles south of Copford, where
General Haynes resided.
- Notwithstanding James Porter attests the paper before us, winch appears to be
[wholly in his hand writing, as "a Trew Copey," this signature of Hezckiah Haynes is either
!an autograph or an excellent fac simile.
\ 3 Anv person noticing omissions, will please communicate them to the compiler.
1 Vol. XXIII. 40*
466 Bibliography of Massachusetts. [October,
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1869.] Bibliography of Massachusetts. 467
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J " Two Discourses, Sept. 29, 1839, on occasion of the Two
Hundredth Anniversary of the gathering of the First Con-
i gregational Church, with an Appendix. William P. Lunt.
J pp. 147. Boston, 1840,
" Commemorative Discourse, May 25, 1840, on the Second
Centennial Anniversary of the Ancient Incorporation of
the Town, with an Appendix. George Whitney, pp. 71.
] Boston, 1810.
I " . A Commemorative Address to the Young Men of Quincy,
I with an Appendix. By Rev. George Gregory. Quincy,
{ 1840.
" Discourse at the Funeral of Rev. Peter Whitney, March 7,
1843. With Historical Notes. Wm. P. Lunt. pp. 29.
Quincy, 1813.
468
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[October;
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" Merry Mount, a Romance of the Mass. Colony. By John
Lotlirop Motley. Boston and Cambridge, 3 849.
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Josiah Quincy. Appendix, pp. 29. William P. Lunt.
Boston, 1850.
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of John Adams, " by his grandson, Hon. Charles Francis
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" "The Quincy Patriot/7 a weekly newspaper commenced in
Quincy in 1837, and still continued. First newspaper
ever published in the Town.
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1848 ; with Historical Notes. William P. Lunt. pp. 34.
Boston, 1834.
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June 3, 1855, with an Historical Appendix. W. P. Lunt.
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" Ibid. "New-England Historical and Genealogical Regis-
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— _
1869.]
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"■
1869.] Notes and Queries, 471
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" [Jamaica Plain.] A Sermon on the Anniversary of his
Ordination. Thomas Gray. pp. . Boston, 1805.
" Sermon at the Dedication of the First Universalist Meeting
House, Jan. 4, 1821. Hosea Ballou. pp. . Boston, 1821.
" A Sermon on the death of his Excellency William Eustis,
Feb. 13, 1S25. With an Historical Appendix. Thomas
Gray, pp, . Boston, 1825.
" Obituary Notice of Rev. John Bradford, who died Jan. 27,
1825. With an Historical Sketch of the three Churches
of Eoxbury. Thomas Gray. pp. . 1825.
" Sketch of the History of the Grammar School in the East-
erly part of Eoxbury. R. G. Parker. Eoxbury, 1826.
" Address, Oct. 8, 1830, on Second Centennial Anniversary
of the Settlement of Eoxbury. With an Appendix.
Henry A. S. Dearborn, pp. 40. Eoxbury, 1830. \
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versary of the Settlement of the Town. Thomas Gray, Jr.
pp. 25. Eoxbury, 1830.
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Hall, Jan. if, 1832. Benjamin P. Williams, pp. .
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July 4, 1835. Samuel G. Goodrich. Boston, 1S35.
NOTES AND ■ QUERIES,
Luxr. — Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary, under the name of hunt, has the
following : — Si Henry, Newbury, s. of the preeed. by w. Jane had Skipper (if Cofliii
is right), b. ~9 Nov. 1579." Now Coffin was probably right, for, although " Skip-
per " is a somewhat odd Christian name or surname, it will be seen by the following
extract from a recently published English work that it was, at a later date, a name
belonging to persons of good repute in England :
j "He" (William Haziitt) "lived at one time in a house in Gloucester street,
/ Queen Square, where Mrs. Skipper and her daughter, afterwards Mrs. Basil Monta-
l gue and Mrs. P — used to reside formerly ; Mr. Montague and Mr. P— lodged under
' her roof. Mr. Hazlitt entertained an unfeigned respect for Mrs. Montague, and I
j believe that he thoroughly relished and enjoyed the society of Mrs. P — , then Miss
j Skipper, who inherited a fair portion of her mother's talents and conversational
J powers." — Memoirs of Wm. Hazliti , <$-c. , by Wm. Carew Hazlitt. London: Bent-
lev. 1867. 11. 247.
| The volume is at the Athenaeum, Boston. I believe that '; Mrs. P — " means Mrs.
j Procter, wife of " Larry Cornwall," and the name to be left blank out of deference
j to the living. l.
| Samuel Bradues. Esq. — This gentleman, who died in 1867, at the ripe age of 88,
I was not bora in Dorchester, as stated in the Register, vol. xxi. p. 370, on the au-
thority of a friend, who is usually very accurate in such matters, hut in Boston.
I The house where he was Lorn, on the south-easterly corner of Hollis and Tremont
I streets, is still .standing.
472 Notes and Queries. [October,
Blacs.b CRN. — In part answer to quere ante, April No., p. 211, we submit the fol-
lowing. Dunlap's " History of the Rise and Progress oi the Arts of Design in the
United States," vol. i. p. 32, says : "Of Bkekburn, all we know is, that he was
nearly contemporary with John Smybcrt, and painted very respectable portraits in
Boston." " John Smybert, of Edinburgh, was born in 1684 ; eame to Newport with
Dr. Berkeley in 1723 ; married a daughter of Dr. Williams, who was Latin school-
master of Boston for fifty years ; and died in 1751, leaving a son, Nathaniel, also a |
painter." Ed. |
Waterman.- I send you the following correction of the account of the family of
Robert Waterman, inserted on the 201th page the April No. of the Register. You
may rely on its being authentic.
Children op Thomas and Miriam (Tracy) Waterman : —
1. Thomas, b. Sept. 1670; m. Elizabeth Allen.
2. John, b. March, 1G72 ; m. Elizabeth Lothrop.
• 3. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 1G75 ; m. John Fitch. July 16, 1605; d. June 15, 1751.
4. Miriam, b. April, 1678; d. Sept. 22, 1760.
5. Martha, b. Dec. 6, 1680; m. Capt. Remold Marvin, of Lyme, Ct., 1708; d.
Nov. 1753.
6. Lydia, b. Aug. 1653.
7. Joseph, b. Jan. 15, 1635-6.
8. Ann. b. April, 1039.
All the above born in Norwich, Conn.
Thomas Waterman, the lather of the above children, died at Norwich in 170S.
T. K. M.
Lafayette — claimed to be, and was often styled, " a citizen of the United States." j
When, and by what law, did he become such? x. 1
Tocrnay — Thornton. — Gregory's Geography and History of Tour nay. 1709,
found in the Harleian Miscellany, ed. 1810- xi. 116, accounts for the name of
Tournay of Walloon, Flanders, one of the moat ancient towns in Europe, as follows :
" And they called the name of the town Doomwiek or Doorwick, signifying in |
Teutoniek or old High Dutch, the ancient language of that country, as much as to
say, Thorntowu. or Town of Thorns, it having been built in a wood of thorns and
enclosed with a hedge of the same. Which name it retains to this day. Accord- I
ingly the Latin name of it is Dornacum, or Tornacum, and the French call it Tornay,
or Tournay.'' |
In Howard's " Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica" 1865, p. 80, it is said that
"a colony of Flemings and Walloons settled in Halifax, Yorkshire, and the neigh-
borhood, about the fifteenth century," and " a list of the names of these families "
is asked for. 1818. |
Bibliography. — Among the books lately presented to the Library of the New-
England Historic-Genealogical Society': — "Accounts] of j Shipwreck j and of
other | disasters at Sea. | &c. Brunswick, Me. 1823." The only interest of this
volume is that it was one of the earliest attempts of President Alien, of Bowdoiu
College, the compiler of the " American Biographical Diet enary," and was known
among the Bowdoin students as his " Essay on bheep-racks.': 1818.
" E Pluribus U>t-m,',_" On the 4th of July. 1776, the very day of Independence,
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were appointed a committee
to prepare a device for a Great Seal. They were the identical committee that had |
already reported the Declaration of Independence itself. Their report on the seal
was made 10th August. 1776. Questions of detail intervened, and no conclusion
was reached until 13th June, 1782, when the present seal was adopted, being the
American bald eagle, with the olive branch in one talon, and a bundle of thirteen
arrows in the other, and in his beak a scroll bearing the inscription, Efikiribus |
Unum.'n Prom whence did our fathers derive this motto? This is a question I J
have been often asked; and unable satisfactorily to myself to answer the query, I h
refer it to the readers of the Register, " .
It has been suggested that as about the time of the Revolution, the Gentleman' 's
Magazine had a popular circulation in the colonies, the motto may have been adopt-
ed from the mot: i on the title-page of that serial. The title to the first volume of the
Gentleman's Magazine, 1731, has the device of a hand grasping a bunch of dowers
and the mono " E plurihus Uiium" And on the title to the first or January num-
ber, and ail the subsequent numbers of the first volume, is the motto, Pi'odesse ei
1869.1
Notes and Qu
criei
473
Deled a re. The title of the Magazine says that its contents are il Collected chiefly
from the public papers by Sylvanus Urban."
On the title to the second vol. (1732), the two mottoes are united thus : —
" Prodesse et deleetare. [i >evice of a hand grasping a bouquet.] E Pluribus Umrrn."
And these united mottoes are continued on the title pages of the Magazine in 1833,
a hundred years later, after which their use was discontinued. There were, however,
some changes in the intervening years. From 1780 to "88 the volumes bore the
mottoes without the device. From 1780 to '01, the device but no mottoes. In 1706,
the mottoes but no device. In 1808, the device was changed from a hand grasping a
bouquet to a vase tilled with fruit and flowers, and this device with the mottoes, as
establi.>hcd in 1732, was continued on all the volumes of the Magazine from 1S08 to
183-2. In 163-1 a new series was commenced, and the old mottoes abandoned.
Now if the committee on the Great Seal took our motto from the title of the Ge?i-
tlemans Magazine, where it is certainly to be found as early as 1731, forty-six years
previous to its adoption by them, where did Sylvanus Urban, or Mr. Cave the Edi-
tor, find and use it to express the manner in which its contents had been gathered
from the many papers of the day?
A writer in Lippincott's Magazine for Feb., 1868, traces the origin of our motto to
a Latin poem, ascribed to Virgil. He says : — " Perhaps in the minds of those who
first chose it to express the peculiar character of our government it had no definite
origin. It may have been manufactured for the occasion. Certain it is, when it
was first used in the report of the committee of congress, Aug. 7, 1.770, as the epi-
graph of the public seal, it was a phrase too familiar or too plain to need explana-
tion or authority. But whether remembered , or re-invented on that occasion , almost
the exact words occur in a Latin poem tailed Morctum, ascribed to Virgil, but which
is not usually found in his collected works. It is a vivid description of an ancient
Italian peasant's morning-meal, with incidental suggestions of his mode of life gene-
rally. The moretum is a species of pottage made of herbs and cheese, which vs ith
the help of his servnnt> he concocts before dawn. lie grinds up the various mate-
rials in a pestle. Then says the poet : —
' It manus in gyrum, paullatim singula vires
Dependunt propries ; color est E PLU RIB US UNUS."
This poem has been seldom noticed." p.
[Note. — Of the only complete set of this work, which we have examined, the first
three volumes are of the fourth edition, but the subsequent volumes are of the first
edition, ^ In this set we find vols. 1 to 54 (1731 to 1784), inclusive, have the mottoes
and device thus : Prodesse & Delectare. [Device of a hand grasping a bouquet.]
E Plitribcs Uxor. Vol.55 (1765) has neither mottoes nor device. Wherever the
mottoes occur after this, down to vol. 92 (1822), the mottoes are Prodesse et Delec-
tare— E Plueibes IVcm. Parts 2 of vol. 50 (1789), of vol. 61 (1701), of vol. 06
(1796), of vol. 07 (1797;, of vol. 73 (1803), and of vol. 74 (1804), have the mottoes
only. In other respects the above statement is correct. — Ed.]
^ Merrill. Haynes a.xd Allot. — The following information concerning these fami-
lies w .8 given, in 1646, by Benjamin Merrill, Esq., of Salem, now deceased. Such
statements, by aged people, are worth preserving, as they are frequently of assistance
to genealogists in supplying missing links in the family chain : but they (should be
Received with great caution, unless they are found to he supported by other evidence.
A pedigree of the Haynes family, descendants of Jonathan Haynes, of Haver hill,
;is printed in the Register, ante, vol. ix. p. 340.
t The genealogy of the A bbot family, here noticed, was published in 1817, at Boston,
in an octavo of 197 pages.
• The notes at the end of Benjamin
New fconville, .Mass.
j " The two Merrills who first came over soon after 1630, John and Nathaniel, both
isettled in Newbury. John had no children but daughters, so that all the descend-
ants bearing the name of Merrill, came from
I 1. .Nathaniel, who had G children: Nathaniel, John, Abraham, Daniel, Abel
and Susanna.
2. His son Daniel continued to live in Newbury till he had 7 children : John, born
1674; Sarah, 1077: Hath, 1681; Moses and Martha, twins, 1683; Thomas,
1084; Stephen, 1688. Daniel then removed to Salisbury, and afterwards to
Haverhill, with his son.
3. John had 13 children; Abraham. John, Thomas, Mary, Daniel (who died in-
fants), Daniel, Faith, Hannah, Gideon, Xannv, Humphrey, Martha and Mary,
Vol. XXIII. 41
Men-ill's statement, are bv R, £. Merrill, of
Ed.
-.
-
474 Notes and Queries. [October,
H
4. John (who was born 1701) married Jan. 15, 1702, Lydia Haynes (this
John and Lydia were my grandparents). They had 4 children, born at Ha-
verhill: Thomas (my. father1) born Feb. 3, 1723; John, Nov. 25, 1725, kill-
ed by Indians at Ticonderoga in 1758; Moses, bom Sept. 27, 1727; and
Lydia, Nov. 30, 1728. John then removed to Concord, N. H., where
5. Nathaniel,2 Jonathan, Hannah, and Abigail, were born. I have no dates of
their birth.
The Hayncs family never lived in Salem, but
1. Jonathan Haynes in 1633 settled in Newbury ; removed to Haverhill in 1GG2 ;
was killed by Indians Feb. 22, 1698.
2. The oldest son, Thomas, died there, 1771. aged 91.
3. Thomas's daughter, Lydia, was married to my grandfather, John Merrill.
Joseph, brother of Lydia, had 23 children, one of whom, Elizabeth, was mother
of Judge Daniel A. White, of Salem, one of our most respectable citizens. He and
Iare second cousins ; his grandfather and my grandmother having been brother and
sister.
The Abbot family are now preparing a genealogy. The Merrills are tangled up
with the Abbots, for my father's first and fourth wives were Abbots."
(Signed) Benj. Merrill.
"The New- York Genealogical and Biographical Society ,? — was recently organ-
ized in the city of New-York. The objects of this society are stated to be : " To
discover, procure, preserve and perpetuate whatever may relate to Genealogy and
Biography, and more particularly to the genealogies and biographies of families,
persona and citizens associated and identified with the State of New-York.*'
President, Henry Reed Stiles, M.D., of Brooklyn. Corresponding Secretary and
Librarian, William Frederic Holcornbe, M.D., of the city of New-York. Treasurer,
Samuel Smith Purple, M.D., of the city of New-York.
Story — Stoker. — Joseph Storer and Jeremiah Storer, both of Wells, Me., convey
all their interest in certain lands in Dover, N. II., ;i being the ancient possession of
our father William Storer. late of Dover, deceased," to Samuel Cromwell, April 5,
1710. The lands described in this deed, are the same owned, by William Story, of
Dover, at his decease in 165S (ante, vol. viii. page 130). c. w. t.
Maximilian of Bavaria. — Was Maximilian of Bavaria with the regiment " I)eux-
ponts " in America ?
The editor of Count William de Deuxpont's Campaign in America disputes this
fact. In the Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of Lafayette, published by his
family, Vol. 2, page 113, this passage occurs, in a letter to Gen. Washington : " Now_
1 am on my way to the Deux Fonts, where resides our friend, the future Elector of
Bavaria,"' and a note says — The same who was in the service of France, in the corps
of Rochambeau, was called Prince Max, and was the late King of Bavaria.
He was colonel proprietaire of the regiment i; Deuxpunts " ia 1781. See French
Army lists. r. s, d.
Singular Instance of Longevity. — In the burial-ground, belonging to Chelsea
College, near the entrance, is the following singular epitaph :
** Here rests William Hiseland, a veteran, if ever soidier was, who merited well i\
pension, if lon^r service be a merit, having served upward of the days of man : an--
cient, but not superannuated ; engaged in a series of wars, civil as well as foreign,
yet maimed or worn out by neither. His complexion was fresh and florid : his health
hale and hearty ; his memory exact and ready. In stature he exceeded the military
size ; in strength he surpassed the prime of youth ; and what rendered his age still
more patriarchal, when above a hundred years old, he took unto him a wife. Read,.
fellowT-soidiers, and reflect that there is a spiritual warfare as well as a warfare tem-
poral.^ Born the 1st of August, 1020: died the 17th of February, 1732, aged 112/ —
Lyson's Environs of London., vol. 2, part 1, p. (J6.
1 Benjamin Merrill was for many years a lawyer in Salem, Mass., and died about twenty
years since.
2 Nathaniel Merrill (my grandfather) removed to FrycOiira; (Maine), and hod, I think, 12 J
children :•— John, Moses, Nathaniel, Isaac(my father), "James, Sarah, Doily, Thos. Haynes,
Samuel, Nancy, Betsey, and Ruth. These ail lived in that section of country. 1 am una-
ble to truce any of the" brothers or sisters of Nathaniel Merrill.
1869.]
Marriages and Deaths.
475
Mrs. Mary (Ward) Woodbridce. — The date of the death of this lady (the wife
of'Kev. Benjamin Woodbridge, of Windsor, Ct., Bristol, R. I., and Medford. Mass.),
is given by Mr. Savage, and" I think by all other writers who have noticed it, except
Mr. Chase, as October 11, 1030. This is five years too early, as is shown by her
tomb-Stone still standing in Bristol, R. I. The following copy of the inscription on
this stone was made by W. E. Woodbridse, of Glen .Falls, N. Y., June 4, 1868.
The monument is described by him as a horizontal slab of red freestone about 30 in.
by 68 inches, the lines of lettering being cut lengthwise of the stone. It formerly
stood in the old " Common " burial ground, bat has been removed to the side of the
fine edifice of the Congregational church. The inscription is remarkable, among
those of so early a date, for the entire absence of titles :
HERE LYETfl THE BODY OF
MARY THE WIFE OF
BENJAMIN WOODBRIDGE
DECEASED OCT 11 1685.
THEN BRISTOL LOST A FRIEND - - A - - ARTE - -
A LOVELY PATTERN IN LIFE - - - D
- - DREADFYL
BEHOLD - -
Rev. Benjamin and Mary (Ward) Woodbridge, had five children, viz. : 1. Eliza-
abeth, b. April 31, 1673 ; d. Dec. 6, 1729 ; m. 1st, Rev. John Clark, -2d, Rev. John
Odlin. 2. Benjamin, died early. 3. Hon. Dudley, of Barbadoes, b„ Sept. 7, 1677;
H. C. 1696; d. Feb. 11, 1720. 4. Benjamin, of Boston, b, Oct. 12, 1680. 5. Rev.
Samuel, of East Hartford, Ct., b. about 1063; H. C. 1701 ; d. June 9, 1746.
Rev. Benjamin Wood bridge married at Hingham, Aug. 31, 1686, a second wife,
Mrs. Deborah Tarlton, widow of Henry Tarlton, and daughter of Daniel Cashing,
who survived him. j. w, n.
Col. Pitcairn. — [October] " 28. At the commissioners house in Chatham dock-
yard, after a long illness, Col. Pitcairn, of the 33th regiment of foot. He was a gen-
tleman much respected ; son-in-law of Commissioner Proby ; son of the hue Major
Pitcairn, of the Chatham marines, who was unfortunately killed at the battle of
Bunkers-hill, in the beginning of the American war ; and nephew of the late L'r. P.
of London.*' — Gentleman's Magazine, November, 1707.
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIAGES.
Freeman— -I; vcon'. — At the residence of
the bride's father, in Boston, June 8,
18G9, by Rev. Frederick Freeman, of
Sandwich, assisted by Rev. George D.
Johnson, of Boston, George A. Freeman,
of Boston, to Mary A., daughter of Wil-
liam Bacon.
DEATHS.
Allen, Hon. Charles, at his residence in
Worcester, Mass., Aug. 6, 18G9, after a
prolonged illness, aged 72 years. For
many years Judge Aden held an emi-
nent position at the bar of Massachusetts
and in public life. He was admitted to
the bar in ISIS, and began his practice
in New -Brain tree. lie soon after remov-
ed to Worcester and became a partner of
Hon. John Davis, who was then and for
many years after active and distinguish-
ed in public arf.irs. From 1829 to 1837
Mr. Allen represented the town of Wor-
cester in one or the other branch of the
Sta
Lslature. In 18 42 he served wbh
Hon. Abbott Lawrence and Hon. John
Mills on the commission for the settle-
ment of the north-eastern boundary, and
received from Mr. Webster, at that time
Secretary of State, the most cordial ac-
knowledgment of the value and impor-
tance of his services. The same year he
was appointed a Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas, but resigned two years
later. He was nominated by Governor
Briggs to the Supreme bench in 1817,
but declined. His judicial career, in-
terrupted in 1S1-1, was resumed in 1S5S,
when he was appointed, Chief Justice of
the Superior Court for the County of
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Death
cams.
[October,
Suffolk, and Chief Justice of the Superior
Court of the Commonwealth at ihe time
of the reorganization in I860. He held
this position till the spring of 1867, when
on account of failing health he was
forced to retire. Soon after his retire-
ment, he was stricken with partial paraly-
sis, from the effects of which he suffer-
ed till within a few days, when lie was
prostrated by a second and fatal stroke.
Judge Allen represented the old Ninfh
district in the 31st and 32d Congresses,
being chosen as one of the first repre-
sentatives of the free soil party, which
he contributed more than any other man,
except, possibly, Senator Wilson, to in-
itiate and sustain in its early day. lie
was an active and influential member of
the Constitutional Convention of 18-53,
and was one of the delegates from Mas-
sachusetts to the Peace Congress at
"Washington in 1 8 6 1 . Besi des these pub-
lic offices, he held many places of trust
and responsibility in the community
where he resided, and whose respect for
him was never shaken, even during the
heated political contests in which he en-
gaged. At the bar he was the associate
and peer of many able men, among
whom he was recognized as a sound and
learned lawyer, and subsequently as an
able and upright judge. Upon the plat-
form he was an impressive speaker ; he
was conscientious in the performance of
his public duties ; and as a citizen was
above reproach. — Advertiser.
Chapman, Hon. Charles, in Hartford, Ct.,
Aug. S, 1369, in the 7 1 st year of his age.
By his death(says the New-Haven Pal-
ladium), the bar of Connecticut loses one
of its ablest members, one who, indeed,
in some branches of his profession, had
no superior. His ready and incisive
w.'T, his boundless fertility of resources
in the c mduet of a trial, and Ins happy
facility of expression often rising into
rare eloquence, will ion:r he- remembered.
With a jury Mr. Chapman was almost
unequalled. His clear statement of a
case at once won their confidence and
was in itself an argument. In criminal
trials his engagement came to be looked
upon as tantamount to an acquittal, and
ic was in that branch of his profession
that he achieved his greatest triumphs.
Though no man in tne State had greater
power of stinging satire or used it more
frequently or '.vita better effect in plead-
ing than did Mr. Ch.anT.ua, his character
Mas one of rare geniality and amiability.
He was essentially kind-hearted, fall of
jest and pleasant anecdotes, which he
told admirably, and to the last a delight-
ful companion.
Few men so long retained the buoy-
ancy and light-hcaricdnes? of youth.
His mental powers outlived his physical
strength, and till within a few. months,
when failing health compelled him to
retire from practice, he was as keen and
dangerous an antagonist in the courts
as in his youth. It is a precious quality
of genius that it never grows old, and
all the brilliant faculties which had dis-
tinguished Mr. Chapman during his long
and successful career were his to the
last day he appeared in the harness of
the profession he so much adorned, His
name and fame will long be cherished in
the annals of the Connecticut bar, and it
is to be hoped a permanent record of his
life will be compiled by some one com-
petent for the task. Charles Chapman
was born at Newtown, co. of Litchfield,
in June. 1799. He.was descended from
a family which had long been set-
tled in the State. His.father, Asa Chap-
man, was a lawyer of distinction, a judge
of the Supreme Court, and at one time
conducted a law school, from which
many abie lawyers graduated.
When the rebellion broke out, Mr.
Chapman ac once declared himself for
the Union and made several able speeches
on behalf of the government, in one of
which, delivered in Brewster Hall, in this
city, at a meeting called to raise troops,
he declared "that the man who opposed
the enlistment of men to put down the
rebellion ought to be buried with his
face downwards, in token of his infamy."
As the war proceeded his tender nature
shrunk from the inevitable destruction
of life, and he returned to the democratic-
party, but of late years took no part in
politics, He leaves three children : —
Charles R., for years his partner in busi-
ness, and at present Mayor of Hartford ;
Frances (the widow of Mr. Edward
Filley), and Charlotte, the wife of Mr.
Samuel McLean, a prominent merchant
of New- York. In an obituary notice, .
the Co urant says :
'• Mr. Chapman is almost the last of a
race of great lawyers in Connecticut. ■
Of those who have been in active piac-
tice within thirty, most of them within
twenty years, Roger Sherman, ot Fair-
field, Seth P. Staples, Governor Bald- '
win, Dennis Kiraberly, Governor Hut-
ton, of New- Haven; Henry Strong, of
Norwich ; Charles Hawley, of Stamford ;
Judge Saidbrd, oi New-Milford; Chief
Justice Church, of New-Milford ; Gov-
ernor Ellsworth, Chief Justice Williams,
Chief Justice Siorrs and Governor Tou-
cey. of Hartford, are dead. Wm, Hun-
gerford of Hartford, and Ralph I. Ing«r-
soll of New-Haven, and Judge Seymour
oi Litchfield, have retired from active la-
1869.]
Deaths.
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r
bor. Thomas C. Perkins is the only one
of the conspicuous lawyers of that gene-
ration, or we might say two generations,
who remains in active practice. Mr.
Perkins has been at the bar, in unre-
mitting toil and distinguished rank, for
nearly half a century, and Mr. Chapman
had practised nearly as long/'
Campbell, Rev. George W,}for many years
pastor of the Congregational church in
Newbury, Yt. — at hiss residence in Brad-
ford, Mass., Feb. 2, 1869, aged 74 years.
Drxosr, Joseph, Esq., in Jersey City, N. J.,
June 21, 1869, aged 71 years. He was
a most remarkable, not to say extraordi-
nary man. He made a machine to cut
riles before he attained his majority,
learned the printer's trade, afterward that
of wood engraving, then lithography,
and afterward studied medicine, and in
that • connection -* became interested in
chemistry, becoming finally one of the
most accomplished and comprehensive
chemists in the country. He was a
thorough-optician, and had no equal in
his knowledge of photography. He took
up the experiments of Daguerre in 1839,
and was probably the first person to take
a 'portrait by the camera. He showed
Prof. Morse Low to take portraits by
means of a reflector, so that the subjects
should not appear reversed. Morse tried
to get the plan patented in Europe. Mr.
Dixon built the first locomotive, with
wooden wheels, but with the same dou-
ble crank now \.-id. He originated the
process of photo.- lithography, and pub-
lished it years before if was "believed to
be useful. By his process of transfer-
ring, the old bank notes were easily
counterfeited, and it was to guard against
the abuse of his own process that he
brought out the system of printing in
colors on the bills, and had the method
patented, but never received any benefit
from the pa cent, all the banks having
used it Without pay. He perfected the
system of making collodion for the pho-
tographers, and assisted Mr. Harrison in
getting a true system for grinding the
lenses for camera tubes. He originated
the anti-friction metal, that has been for
a great. many years known as " Babbitt
metal ; " and he is the father of the steel
melting business in this country.
Little, Charles C, Esq., at his residence
in Cambridge, Mass., Aug, 9, 1SG9. Mr.
Little was bom in Kenuebunk, and at
the time of his death was about seventy
years old. Nearly forty years ago, in
connection with tee late James Brown,
he bought out the old firm of Halliard
& Gray, and from that time has been
known as the sen ior partner of the largest
Vol. XXIII. 41*
law publishing firm in the country, Lit-
tle, Brown & Co. He was twice marri-
ed ; first to Miss 11 illiard, daughter of
the iate Deacon Hilliard, of "' Cambridge,
by whom he .had four sons and one
daughter, who survive him, His second
wife and widow was Miss YYheaton,
daughter of Henry Wheaton, the well-
known writer on international law. Mr.
Little owned a large amount of real
estate in Cambridge, and many of the
fine residences near Dana Hill are due
to his taste and enterprise. Mr. Little's
career as a business man is a long and
honorable one. Integrity, uprightness
and great prudence characterized all his
business transactions, and his conduct
toward his inferiors was gentlemanly,
courteous and not overbearing. He was
one of the most respected citizens of
Cambridge, and" was president of the
Charles River Bank for years. He was
also a prominent director of the Union
Horse Railway and the Cambridge Gas
Light Company.
Pierce, Mrs. Abigail — wife of Mr. Nath-
aniel Pierce, and daughter of the late
William Wellington, Esq., of Lexing-
ton, Mass. — in Lexington, July 15, IS 60,
aged 63 yrs. 5 mos. and 1 days.
Swift, Stetson Briggs, in South Reading,
Mass., March 9, 1869, aged 54 years/2
mouths and 15 days. He married Dec.
22, 1839, Sarah, daughter of David and
Athelia Smilie, of Bath, Me. He was
son of Josiah and Eianor (Spooner)
Swift, of Wareham, Mass,, subsequently
of Earmington, Me.
Mrs. Eianor (S.) Swift was daughter
of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Young)
Spooner, of Dartmouth. Cornelius S.
died in service in Revolutionary army,
having first enlisted in the company of
Capt. Lucien Page, and marched for
Roxbury, April 21, 1775, and thence on
in service. We last find him, on " List
of men raised in ye county of Bristol to
serve in the Continental army agreeable
to a resolve of v- General Court of Mass.
of Dec. 21, 1781." Mrs. Eianor (S.)
Swift was granddaughter of Simpson
and Sarah (Lenncy) -Spooner, of Dart-
mouth; gr .-granddaughter of Isaac and
Alice SpooneT, of Dartmouth, and gr.-
gr .-granddaughter of William and Han-
nah (Pratt) Spooner, or Plymouth and
Dartmouth. T. S.
Wan-dell, Capt. Daniel T., at Greenpoint,
L. I., June IS, ISG9, aged 98 years.
He was one of the oldest captains o'i
Hudson river craft. He saw Major
Andre executed, and the capture of Stony
Point by Anthony Wayne,
-T»i»!(!""n|>.i
478 N. E. Historic- Genealogical Society. [October,
NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
NECROLOGY.
[Communicated by He v. Bonus Clarke, D.D., Historiographer.]
Orr, Rev. John. — Rev. John Orr, the great-grandson of John Orr, was a teacher by
profession, and came to this country from the north of Ireland, and first settled In Lon-
donderry, N. H. He was of the stock called" Scotch-Irish," yet he was a pure Scotch-
man and a Presbyterian. Hisyoungest son, Hon. John Orr, grandfather of the subject
of this notice, settled in Bedford, N. II., and was one of the worthies of that town.
He was for many years one of the elders of the church ; justice of the peace and of
the quorum ; senator of the third district ; counsellor for the county of Hillsborough,
and many years a representative from Bedford. Hon. Benjamin Orr, the son of John
of Bedford, and the father of the Rev. John Orr j was born in Bedford, N. H., in
1772, and was graduated at Dartmouth College. He became an eminent lawyer and
resided in Brunswick, Me. His wife, the mother of Rev. John Orr, was Elizabeth
Tappan, from 'Newburyport, and daughter of Cap t. Richard Tappan, She was of
the fourth generation in descent from John Robinson, of Leyden memory Rev.
John Orr, lately deceased, was born in Topsham, Me., Sept. 2, 1813 ; was graduated
at Bowdoin College in 1834 ; studied theology at Bangor Theo. Seminary, and was
graduated at that institution in 1838. He preached one year in Vermont, two years
at Gouverneur. N, Y,, where he received a call to settle, but declined. He commenced
supplying the pulpit at Alfred, Me., in 1844 ; was ordained and remained there as
pastor until. 1887. A change of residence becoming necessary for bis health, he
came to Melrose in Nov., 1867, for rest. Two months after settling in Melrose, he 'had
a severe attack of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered, his mind being
partially impaired. He died in an apoplectic fit, Jan. 25, 1809.
He married Mary E. Moore, of Gardiner, Me., in 1842. Their family consisted of
four children : — Benjamin Orr, now twenty-five years of age ; Elizabeth Gay Orr,
aged twenty-two years ; Annie Moore Orr, aged eighteen years, and John Ham-
mond Orr, who died in 1858, aged one year.
Mr. Orr furnished several articles for publication, among which was a tract on
intemperance, which his parish published.
Mr. Orr had been in the ministry nearly 30 years ; and it is quite remarkable that
his ministry was chiefly passed in one place. He possessed more than ordinary mental
capacity and culture. He was deeply thoughtful, and studious, and seldom left a
subject till he had reached its depths. He was inclined to shrink from a large con-
tact with the world, and chose rather the little world of his own household and seif-
comrnunings. Yet his intercourse with his people and brethren was always courte-
ous, agreeable and profitable. lie could not have held his place in that shire town,
of considerable culture, if he had not possessed high personal excellencies. He was
conservative in his theology and opinions ; open and zealous in his position ; uncom-
promising in bis views of "right, and threats fell powerless at his feet. He held no
views which he was willing to barter away for personal popularity, or personal posi-
tion, and he prized above " theologies and questions of government," the truth. " as
it is in Jesus," which he loved, to preach, which he beautifully illustrated in his life,
and in the consolations of which, we trust, he died.
Mr. Orr was elected a resident member of this society, Feb. 26, 18-18.
Hayes, Hon. Thomas M. — Thomas McCulloek Hayes, who Avas elected a resident
member of this society, Oct. 2, 1867, was born in Kennebunk-Port, Me., Aug. 18,
1819, and died in Boston Feb. I, 1809.
He was the son of Joseph M. Hayes and Susan (Wilde) Hayes. Joseph, the
father, was born in Dover, 2n. H., and descended from a family long settled in that
place, lie settled first in Kennebunk, Me., and afterwards removed to Saco,
where he died.
His son, Thomas, graduated at Bowdoin College; studied law, and established
himself in the practice of his profession at Saco. Such were the qualities of his
mind, that he soon rose to eminence at the bar of the county of York. His close and
cautious logic ; his thorough investigation of all details of the cases which were
entrusted to his care; his quickness of apprehension ; and a courtesy of demeanor
towards his associates at the bar, which rarely failed him in his sharpest forensic
!
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1869.] N. E. Historic-Genealogical Society. 479
contest.-, soon won for him a large measure of public confidence, and the high respect
of the legal profession. The tame of the young advocate extended beyond the limits-
of the county, and he was called to practise in several other counties in that State.
His qualities, as a lawyer, developed and expanded with his growing reputation.
With a riper experience, he rose to the front rank of the bar of Maine, and was
acknowledged to be among the leaders in his profession.
Desirous of a still larger field of usefulness, in 1804 he removed to Boston. But
he did not come here unheralded. His reputation came before him. With all the
disadvantages of an untried position ; with a new clientage to form ; and with the
ablest competitors around him, he was found equal to the task. At the Suffolk bar,
in the presence of so much legal experience, learning and talent, he early took
a prominent position. His energy, close study, quick perception, gentlemanly
bearing, uprightness and honesty soon placed him, in the public estimation, among j
the marked and able members of the legal fraternity in this metropolis. His career j
here was short, but long enough to settle the point that if another decade of years
had been added to his life, he would have filled out one of those grand old legal repu-
tations which are cherished among the traditions of the bar of Massachusetts as the
very acme of professional fame.
A meeting of the Suffolk bar was called to express their sentiments upon the
occasion of his sudden departure, of which Hon. Henry W. Paine was chairman,
and Charles W. Tuttle, Esq., Secretary, and in the resolutions they adopted, they
speak of his " patient culture," " legal acumen," k' readiness, of apprehension,"
" forensic eloquence," his strict " integrity," " polished courtesy," and " the ]
purity of his professional life."
Mr. Hayes had little taste indeed for politics. There was nothing in the structure
of his mind, or in his moral principles, which allied him to the demagogue or even
to the mere politician. He lived and moved upon a higher and nobler plane. In
the year 1854, he was elected to the senate of the State of Maine, and in ISfiO he j
was induced to accept the barren honor of a nomination for congress in his native !
district, but there his political career terminated.
Mr. Hayes was twice married. His first wife was Sarah S. Smith , daughter of Ben-
jamin and Dolly Smith, of Kennebunk, Me. Their children were: Frederick L.,
Lucy VWy and. Joseph T'. Hayes. The last two have deceased. His second wife
was Mrs, Mary E. Taylor, whose maiden name was Leavitr, There were no chil-
dren by the last marriage.
Mr. Hayes was rearedand nurtured in the Calvinistic faith, and the judgment of
his mature life affirmed the correctness of the principles in which lie was educated. j
The suddenness of bis departure left little opportunity to test the strength ol those
principles as a support in the final hour.
RrciiARDSON", Joseph, Esq. — Mr. Richardson was born in Durham, New-Hamp- ]
shire, November 24th, 1S03, died in Boston, February 24th, 1800, and was buried in
Mount Auburn cemetery on the 27th. He had reached the age of 05 years and
three months.
The subject of this notice was the youngest of eight children. After some expe- j
■ rienee in a country store he was invited to enter a large - business establishment in
i Philadelphia, in 1821, at the age of eighteen, where he remained until the partner-
! ship was dissolved by the death of the senior partner, who left him, by will, a small
j legacy in token of his fidelity. In 1822, he came to Boston, and entered the store of
I the late Thomas West, wholesale grocer on central wharf. He continued with Mr.
/ "West until his majority, when he was taken into partnership under the firm of
» Thomas West & Co. After Mr. West retired from business Mr. Richardson formed
a business connection, which proved an unfortunate arrangement. After this he
\ did a small commission business with some South- American houses, and latterly
| found employment in the management of a large trust property. He served in the
i city council one year, but removed from the ward he represented before another
| election,
Mr. Richardson was twice married. His first wife was Caroline King, only daugh-
* ter of the late Gedney King, of Boston, by whom he had five children, three of whom
survived him, namely : Caroline K., Sara F., and Gedney K. His second wife,
Caroline Mackay, daughter of the late John Mackay, of Boston, survived him.
Mr. Riehardson shunned office and notoriety : with friends he was genial and kind
to a remarkable degree, and those who knew him best loved him -tost. His many
generous and obliging acts will long be remembered by the recipients of his favors.
j He was singularly guileless and confiding ; greatly too much so for his pecuniary
advantage.
480 Ar. E. Historic-Genealogical Society. [October,
His father, *also named Joseph, was born in Boston, December 25th, 1750, and
after serving in the revolutionary war six years, settled in New-Hampshire, and
there spent the residue of his life, lie waa twice wounded in the left arm and
shoulder.
His mother was Sarah Hanson, of Dover } N. II. ; who was born December 2*2,
1762, and died December 19, 1831.
His grand-parents, on the mother's side, were : Humphrey Hanson and Joanna
Watson, both of Dover. Humphrey was born August 27, 1738; married Joanna
"Watson, and died at the age of twenty-seven, leaving two sons and two daughters.
Joseph Hanson, the father of Humphrey, married Sarah Scammons, of Saco, Me.,
who died Sept. 2d, 1738. six days after the birth of Humphrey. The Hanson family
was very numerous, and owned a large share of land about Dover, with plenty of
the race to inherit it.
Mr. R.'s paternal grandfather, Philip Richardson, was born, lived and died in Bos-
ton. His business was that of a ropemaker. " Richardson's Rope Walk" was well
remembered by elderly persons living ten years ago. He married Esther Webster,
daughter of Capt. John Webster, of Boston, designated in those days as a " London
Captain." She was bora March 19th, 1724, and died March 17th, 1810. She sur-
vived her husband many years.
Mr. Richards jn, the subject of this notice, was elected a resident member of this
society Oct. 2d, 1802.
Valenteste, David Thomas, Esq., of the city of New- York, died there Feb. 25th,
1S69, aged 07 years. lie was born in East Chester, co. Westchester, N. Y., Sept. 15,
1801. He received a good common school education at the Westchester Academy,
at White-Plains. At the age of fourteen he went to Newr-York, and for seven years
was a grocer's clerk. In 1821 he was appointed clerk of the Marine Court,
and in 1837 he was chosen clerk to the common council, which position he
held, with equal credit to himself and advantage to the city, through all the
mutations of New-York politics, till 1889, a period of 31 years, when, as he
thought, he was quite unceremoniously suspended by the election of another gentle-
man to* that office. From that time his health began to wane. About the same
time his son, a crippled young man, was removed from his position of librarian of
the city library. Whether these events, which were entirely unexpected to the
aged veteran in the public service, hastened his departure from time, is a question
upon which different opinions are entertained ; but the simple fact is unquestionable,
that from the occurrence of those events, his health failed, and he gradually descend-
ed to the grave.
Mr. Valentine was a man of marked traits of character. He was often called
" the brains " of the common council of the city of New-York.
He was a man of remarkable industry. In 1842 he published the first number of
his Manual of the Common Conned, and continued it till 1868, having issued twenty-
five volumes of that important statistical and historical work. We have thirteen
volumes of that valuable work in our own library. These volumes are a storehouse
of amusing and instructive matter, pertaining to the city of New-York.
Upon all matters rehiring to the history of that city, "Old Uncle David" was
an authority, and an authority which the boldest man might well hesitate to call in
question, iiis love of research, his love of truth, and his proverbial accuracy of
details, rendered his public services invaluable. Ilis close attention to business
created, almost of course, some peculiar habits. Though residing in New-York ever
since the year 1811, " it is said he never crossed any of the ferries connecting that
city with its surroundings since the boats were first driven by steam power. He
never manifested a desire to leave the city, never saw the inside of a theatre, and
never attended any place where dramatic representations of any kind were given."
His honesty and urbanity were proverbial, and had their root in deep religious
principle. Fifty-four years ago he connected himself with the Baptist denomination,
and for nearly twenty-seven years was a deacon of the Baptist Tabernacle Church,
of which the Rev. Dr. J. Ryland Kendriek is now pastor. At his funeral, Dr.
Kendrick delivered an appropriate discourse from Acts 13, 36: li Alter having
served his generation he fell on sleep " ; The leading thought, of which was : " The
dignity ana rewards of a useful Public Life."
Mr. Valentine was the only representative of the city government, who, for ten years
past, has been admitted to membership in the New- York Historical Society. 'This
is a fact of deep significance.
In audition to b.Ls " Manual of the Common Council," he published a <l History
1869.] N. E. Historic-Genealogical Society. 481
of New- York," which lacks indeed many reminiscences of its earlier career, but which
is an agreeable volume. J
Mr. Valentine's personal appearance was peculiarly majestic. His features bore a
very striking resemblance to those of Washington. j
" He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Karnes, who died about seventeen
years a 20. His surviving widow is the daughter of Francis Spicer, Esq. By his
first wife he had live children, all of whom are still living.
Mr. Valentine was elected a corresponding member of this society, May 2d, 1855.
!
Folsom. Hon.. George — The Hon. George Folsom, of New-York, was keeping
house in Rome, Italy, with all his family, and died suddenly in that city, March
27th, 1S69, probably from a renewed attack of paralysis. A letter from him dated
March 23, only four days before his death, reported him better than he had been tor
so)ne time, and that he was able to walk out.
He was born in Kennebunk, Me., May 23d, 1802. His father Thomas Folsom was
a native of Exeter, N. II., a jeweller by trade, and of the same family with Gen.
Nathaniel Folsom, an officer in the old French war. and a member of the continental
congress. His mother was an Ela, of East-Haverhill, Mass. His lather kept a
tavern in Kennebunk, and moved to Portland in 1809, and followed the same occu-
pation. George graduated at Harvard College in 1822, and commenced the study
of law with Ether Shepley, late chief justice of the supreme court of Maine, in
Saco ; and while engaged in the study, he prepared the History of Saco and Biclde-
ford, published in 1830, in which he preserved many valuable facts taken from origi-
nal documents, relating to the early history of these towns and to the State. He
soon after moved to Worcester, Mass., and established himself in the practice of
law. His interest in historical studies introduced him at once to the American
Antiquarian Society, and he was made its librarian, and in 1835, as chairman of the
publishing committee, edited the 2d volume of its transactions. J
In a year or two after this he moved to New- York, and engaged in the practice of
his profession. The same zeal in historical pursuits made his services valuable to the
the N. Y. Historical Society, which was then in a very languishingcondition, but which
by his unwearied exertions he revived and placed on a new career of prosperity, fur
which it is now conspicuous. In 1838, he delivered two iectuies before it on the
discovery of America by the Northmen ; in 1839. he delivered another lecture before
it on the life and voyages of Americus Yespucius. In 1839, he was made its libra-
rian. In 18-11, he edited volume L, new series, of the collections of the N. Y. Hist.
Soc., almost exclusively occupied with the annals of the Dutch colonists, and one of
the most meritorious and valuable volumes published by that society. In 1842, he
published" Mexico in 1842," 18 mo. In 1843, he ma'de his first visit to Europe,
and, on his return, published his translation of ;' Letters or Despatches of Hernando
Cortes," in New- York and London. j
In 1844, he was chosen to the senate of New-York for four years by the American
party, and became a prominent member. As a member of the court of errors, then
thehighest legal tribunal of the State, his legal discussions and opinions gave him
a high rank, lie was diguified in manners, courteous in deportment and eloquent
in his addresses. ]
In 1340, he delivered the anniversary discourse before the Maine Historical Soci-
ety, of which he was an early member. His principal topics were the discovery and
colonization of Maine, with notices of Sir F. Gorges, and the other prominent ad-
J venturers in the voyages to our" shores, and their various fortunes. Gorges, as the
/■ proprietor of the province and the most active agent in the settlement of the territo-
ry, received ample commendation and illustration. The discourse was very able," j
i and was published in the 2d volume of the Maine Hisc. Coll., and in a separate j
' pamphlet-form, with valuable notes.
In 1850, he was appointed charge d'affaires to the Netherlands, and there availed j
j himself of the facilities the place and his mission afforded, to pursue his investiga- j
j tions into the Dutch history of New-York. His interest in historical studies
j never ceased while his health enabled him to pursue them, and his pen followed the
activity of his mind in spreading their fruits before the public. Among his later j
. performances was a lecture before the New- York Historical Society, on the life,
character and services of Col. Barrc, of the British parliament, in which he showed
the important services rendered by hiiu in parliament to tiie cause of America in the j
I revolution.
Mr. Folsom married a daughter of Benjamin Winthrop, and granddaughter of
Petrus Stv.yves.mt, who united in her person the blood of Gov. Stuyvesant of New-
4S2 Ar. E. Historic' Genealogical Society. [October.
York and Gov. Winthrop of Massachusetts, and also of Gov. Wintbrop of Con-
necticut. She died three or four j'ears ago, leaving a son and two daughters, who
survive their father, and were with him at Home, at his death. The son married, in
1S67, Miss Fuller, daughter of William II. Fuller, Esq., and niece of Margaret
(Fuller) d'Ossili. They have one child, born in 1SG8.
Mr. Folsoni received the degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Vermont
in 1SG0.
He was elected a corresponding member of this society, October 14, 1815.
Andrew, Hon John Albion, LL.D. Fur memoir, sec ante, pp. 1 — 12.
Potter, Hon. Chondler Eastman. For memoir, see ante, pp. 61 — GG.
Fowle, William Bentley, Esq. For memoir, see ante, pp. Ill — 1 IT.
Bell, Hon. Samuel Dana, LL.D. For memoir, see ante, pp. 249 — 253.
Fletcher, Hon. Calvin. For memoir, see ante, pp. 377 — 391.
Proceedings.
Boston, Wednesday, Juried, 1869. A stated meeting was held at the rooms of
the society, at 3 o'clock, P.M. The president in the chair. Mr. Albert II. Hoyt
was chosen secietary, pro tempore.
The librarian, Mr. Wm. J. Foley, reported that since the last meeting the society
had received donations of seventeen bound volumes and twenty-nine pamphlets ; a
MS. sermon preached by Rev. Moses Parsons, of Byfield, Mass. ; a bronze medallion
portrait of General Washington, and three large photographs. The first of these
Presents a view of '' The old tavern-stand of Capt. Levi Pease, in Shrewsbury, I
_Iass." Mr. Pease was a stirring man in his day ; he established and ran a line of
stages between Shrewsbury and. Boston, which was the first in Massachusetts, and
probably the first in the colonies. He procured a charter for the first turnpike road 1
which was granted in Massachusetts. The second photograph gives a view of the §
" Old Homestead of Major-General Artemas Ward, where he lived and died, in
Shrewsbury, Mass.'5 The third brings before the eye " The old homestead of the late I
Capt. Clap, Willow court, Dorchester, Mass., occupied for a time by soldiers of the
Revolution.'1 This house is now the home of Miss Catharine Clap, daughter of the
afore-named, and now in the eighty-eighth year of her age, and the only survivor of
the family. For these photographs, and the medallion portrait of Washington, the
society is indebted to W . A. Brigham, Esq., of Boston, who recently gave the soci- 1
ety a beautiful photographic picture of the " Old homestead of the Rev. Peter
Whitney, of Northborough, Mass., the historian of the county of Worcester." f
Among the volumes are " The Mount Vernon Papers," the gift of Miss Martha |
A Quincy, of Boston : Durrie's " Alphabetical Index to American Genealogies and
Pedigree.% contained in State, County and Town Histories,'- the gift of Mr.
Thomas Lang, of Maiden, Mass. ; a copy of Mr. Drake's very valuable ** Annals of
Witchcraft,'"7 just published, presented by the author; ami ''Selections from the
Public Document* of the Province of Nova-Scotia, published under a Resolution of
the House of Assembly, passed March 15, 1865. Edited by Thomas C. Akins. D.C.L., |
Commissioner of Public Records," the gift of the Government of Nova-Scotia,
The corresponding secretary, the RevTE. F. Slafter, reported that he had received
letters accenting membership from the following gentlemen : James L. Alexander,
M.D., of Belmont, Mass. ; Col. Joshua Winslow Peirce, of Portsmouth, N. II- ;
Messrs. Daniel Denny, George Bigelow Chase, Col. James W. Sever, Gen. George J |
Bernard Drake, Charles Dudley iiomans, M.D,, all of Boston ; and Isaac Borden ' ^
Chase, of Fall River. |
The historiographer, Rev. Dorus Clarke, D.D., read a biographical sketch of the
late Rev. Pliny Holton White, A.M., a life member, who died at his residence in
Coventry, Vt.", on the 24th of April lost. Mr. White, at the time of his death, was
the president of the Vermont Historical Society, and in matters pertaining to local
and biographical history was, probably, the best informed of the citizens of that State.
The board of directors nominated three gentlemen for resident membership, who
were elected.
Rev. E. Sumner Atwood, of Salem, Mass., then read a very carefully prepared
paper on the " Part which the town of Needham, Mass., took in the revolutionary
war." The admirable manner in which this, hitherto overlooked but very impor-
tant, chapter in our local history was presented, called forth the warmest commen-
dations of the meeting.
Rev. George E. Day, D.D., Professor of the Hebrew Language and Biblical Theo-
logy in Yale University, and a resident member of the society, addressed the meet-
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ing in regard to his visit, some years ago, to Leyden. arid the results of his investi-
gations there, in company with Rev. Dr. Dexter, concerning the resilience and burial
place of John Robinson, the "Pilgrim," and gave a detailed and interesting ac-
count of the circumstances connected with their placing a memorial tablet in the
outer wall of the house now standing on the site of that once occupied by Mr.
Robinson. Professor Day suggested the propriety of this society's availing itself
of the opportunity also granted, of placing a mural tablet, commemorative of Mr.
Robins m, in Peter's church, Ley den, where he was buried. The following com-
mittee was appointed to consider and report upon the suggestion of Professor Day,
viz. : Hon. .Marshall P. Wilder, George E. Day, D.D., J. Wmgate Thornton, Esq.,
Window Lewis, M.D., Lucius R. Paige, D.D., Timothy Farrar, LL.D., Doras
Clarke, D.D., and John II. Sheppard, Esq.
The thanks of the Society were voted to the donors of books, &c, above named.
BOOK NOTICES.
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TJie Pictorial Field-Booh of the War of 1812 ; or Illustrations, by Ten
and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Belies and Traditions
of die Last War for American Independence. By Benson J. Lossing.
With Several Hundred Engravings on Wood, by Lossing and Barritt, i
chiefly from Original Sketches by the Author. New-York : Harper
and Brothers, Publishers. 1869. Royal Svo, pp. 1034.
Mr. Lossing is well known to our readers, and to the rending community generally, as an
I accurate aod pains-taking historical writer. His Pictorial Field-Book" of the American
Revolution, of which this is a continuation, is one of the most fascinating books upon that
period in the history of our country that has yet been produced. Its animated and graceful
style, its new and interesting facts and its beautiful and appropriate pictorial illustrations,
give freshness to a familiar subject, and even re-awaken an interest in the narrative among
those who have been wearied by monotonous repetitions of the incidents of those clays.
in order to prepare himself for his present task, Mr. Lossing tells us, in his preface, that
he " has travelled more than ten thousand miles in this country and the Canadas, with note-
book and pencil in hand, visiting places of historic interest connected with the war of 1812,
from the great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, gathering up, recording and delineating every
thing of special value, not found in books, illustrative of the subject, and making himseif '{
familiar with the topography and incidents of the battle-fields of that Avar. Access to the
archives of government, state and national, ami to private collections, was freely given him;
!and from the Sips of actors in the events of that struggle he received the most interesting in-
formation concerning it, which might have perished with them."
The coarse which the author has adopted has some striking advantages over the manner
in which history is usually written. It will be perceived that while he has not neglected
published documents, the public archives and other sources of history commonly resorted ]
to for facts, he has, at the same time, taken great pains to consult the scattered historical
materials which remain in private hands oil over the country. He has sought to make
himself familiar not only with the events themselves, but likewise with the scenes where
those events occurred. He has visited those scenes, and by the magic touch of his pencil
has transferred them to his own pages for the instruction of his readers. The traditions of
the sp<»r, the narratives of the actors themselves or their relatives or acquaintances, and
everything else concerning them which an intelligent curiosity could suggest, has here been
carefully garnered up. The various squibs and caricatures of the day have not been for-
gotten, but have been used and frequently reproduced to illustrate the times and show the
feelings of the people.
Fairness and candor are prominent characteristics of Mr. Lossing's writings. II i.s whole
/ object appears to be to present to his readers an unvarnished narrative of the events thera-
< selves. He maligns no man's character for the purpose of producing an uiect, and, if he
\ errs at all, he errs on the side of charity.
Among the natives of Boston, who distinguished themselves in the war of 1S12, and arc
| honorably mentioned in this work, we notice the following: in the Navy— Com. David
I Porter, who commanded the renowned frigate Essex in her memorable and final cruise in
the Pacific ocean ; Lieut. James Sigonrney, who commanded the schooncr-of-war, Asp, in
defence of which vessel in Chesapeake bay, he gallantly fell sword in hand; and Mid.-hip-
i man Lewis Henchman, brother of Dr. Henchman, who, when a mere stripling, was in the
( engagement between the frigates United States and Macedonian. In the Army — Col.
Thomas Aspinwall, who gallantly fought in repelling the attack of Sir George Prevost on
Sackett's Harbor, and afterwards commanded a regiment in the desperate sortie from Fort
Erie, under Gen. Gaines, in which conflict he lost an arm, and who is now spending the
4S4 Book Notices. [October,
clows of an honorable life among us ; Maj. Abraham Eusfcis, who fought at the capture of
York and in other actions; Cupt. Samuel D. Harris, who commanded the squadron of
cavalry \i\ the battle of Chippewa ; Capt. Thomas Harrison, who lost a leg at that battle;
Capt. David S. Townsend, who at the battle of Chrystler's Field also lost a leg; Capt.
Alexander C. W. Fanning, distinguished in the battles of Sackett's Harbor, Chippewa, Fort
trie, &c; Col. Jo.-iah Sneliing, distinguished in the battles of Tippecanoe, Brown-town,
and other places, in honor of whom Fort Sneliing was named; and Maj. John Mountfort,
brother of George Mountfort, Esq., late U. S. Consul to Crete, who won distinction in the
battles of York, Fort George and Pittsburgh, and in some of the severe encounters
between the hostile fleets on Lake Ontario, having volunteered with his company, and served
with them as marines in Com. Chauucey's flag-ship, " Gen. Pike." Four of the above
named officers were natives of the •* North End," namely, Com. Porter, Col. Sneliing,
Maj. Mount tort and Lieut. Sigourney.
Among those born in the vicinity of Boston, Who distinguished themselves in this war,
we notice the following: Capt. Alexander S. Brooks, at the battle of Pittsburgh, and his
brother Lieut. John Brooks, of the Marine corps, a graduate of Harvard College, who fell
in the battle of Lake Erie on board of Perry's flag ship; Capt. Abraham F. Hull, son of
Gen. Hull, who gallantly fell in the battle 'of Chippewa, and Maj. Joseph Grafton, who
fought in the battle of Chrystler's Field.
The present volume is brought oat in an nniform style with the two volumes on the revo-
lution. Like that work, it is profusely illustrated witli engravings, the number in this work
being over eight hundred. The book cannot fail to be liberally patronized. j. w. d.
Notes on the History of Slavery in Massachusetts. By George H. Moo.ee,
•Librarian of the Xew-York Historical Society, and Corresponding
Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
That slavery existed in Massachusetts in her Colonial and Provincial state, every
well informed person will admit; and the fact of its existence, with all its aggravating
and extenuating circumstances, should be stated by every historian who treats upon
trie subject. Mr. Moore, in the work before us, has been very careful to present the
evidence of the existence of slavery, but has neglected to furnish any proof that slavery
i\i>ted here in a modified form. Nay, while he has apparently taxed his industry to
collect evidence, and has shown great skill in collecting expressions and terms, showing
slavery in the most odious form ; he has failed to let one word fall, which would
in any degree extenuate the evil. On the contrary, he says of the legislation of
Massachusetts, " It sanctions the Slave Trade, and the perpetual bondage of Indians
and Negroes, their children, and their children's children, and entitles Massachusetts to
precedence over any and all the other colonies in similar legislation. It anticipates by
many years any thing of the sort to be found in the statutes of Virginia, 01 Maryland,
or South Corolina ; and nothing like it is to be found in the cctempcrary codes of her
sister colonics in New-England."
This quotation from his eighteenth page shows us in advance what may be expected
from Mr. Moore on this subject. He takes no note of the fact that the slaves were
few in number, that they were mostly employed in families, arid were treated
like the other domestics; that they enjoyed the same marriage and religious privi-
leges as the whites ; united with the same churches, and sat at the same communion,
table with their masters. On the contrary when he finds any fact, circumstance
or law to mitigate the evils of slavery, he appears to labor hard to show that it is no
exception to the iron rule of slavery, and contains no evidence that the people had any
aversion to the institution.
In 1641, the General Court passed the following law on the subject of slavery: "It is
ordered that there shall never be any bond slavery, villi nage or captivity among us, unless
it. be lawful captives taken in just war, and such strangers as willingly sell themselves or
are sold to us. And these shall have all the liberties and Christian usages which the
taw of God, established in Israel, concerning such persons, doth require. This exempts
none from servitude who shall be judged thereto by authority."
Though Mr. Moore says that this enactment does not afford " a trace of anti-slavery senti-
ment," yet I believe that every unbiassed person will view it in another light. In the first
place, it will be seen that this statute does not establish or create slavery. On the contrary
it absolutely prohibits it, except in some cases. These exceptions we propose to examine.
1. " Lawful captives taken in just wars." During the war with the Pecmots in 1(337 some
of the Indians that fell into the hands of the Colony were sold as slaves ; and a few cases
of the kind occurred in the Narragansett Avar some thirty years later. Now it is well known
that the enslaving of prisoners of war was common at that day. Thousands of prisoners
taken by Cromwell were sold as slaves, and many were sold in this country as late as 1G50.
Besides, it is a well established principle in the law of nations, that in war you can right-
fully retaliate, when the enemy misuses your soldiers which fall into Ids hands, h' he
murders them or enslaves them, you may lawfully treat his in the same way. It is well
known that the Pequots and the Narragansetts either put to death or enslaved our people,
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i
men, women and children, whenever they were made prisoners, and whenever we sold any
of them into bondage, we only noted on a principle recognized to be right at that day, and
scarcely discarded at the present day by the laws of war. Besides, the well known treach-
ery of the Indian? forbid any thing like an exchange of prisoners; and the feeble, distrcss-
ed state of the Colony at thai period, rendered it exceedingly difficult and dangerous to
retain, in their midst, prisoner- as treacherous and ruthless as these savages were known to
be. Under ad the circumstances of the case, we see nothing in the conduet'of our fathers,
in this respect, which needs to bring a blush upon the check of their sons.
2. Another exception to the prohibitions is those adjudged to servitude by authority.
This class of slaves were nothing more nor less than offenders, who had a fair trial, and
were sentenced to servitude for a limited period, on the same principle that our courts ad-
judge men to prison at the present day. In this age we send offenders to the penitentiary —
to prisons erected for the express purpose, where the convict is shut out from society, and
the converse of men. But in the early days of the Colony, they had no such places of con-
finement ; and when persons were guilty of theft and other crimes they were hound over to
some suitable person, named by the court, to serve for the time specified. That this was
the character of the servitude to which some were adjudged by authority, will be seen by
the Colonial Records.
"At a quarter Court, holden at Boston, Dec. 4, 1638, William Andrews, having made an
assault upon Henry Coggan, and struck him divers blows, and wickedly conspired against
the life or his master, was censured to be severely whipped, and delivered up as a skwv to
whom the Court shall appoint."
Here is an offence which would send a man to the State prison, in this or any of the
neighboring States, at the present C^y. In 1638, lie was adjudged to servitude. If the
above brief record of the Court were all we knew of the case, we should not be aide to de-
termine the character or the period of the servitude. There is, however, one intimation
which shows that he could not be bought and sold in the market. He was " to be delivered
up as a slave to whom the Court shall appoint" — showing that the Court would see to it,
that the convict had a suitable master. But a subsequent entry casts a flood of light upon
this whole subject. "Ac a quarter Court held at Boston, Sept. 3, 1839, William Andrews,
who was formerly committed to slavery for his ill and insolent carriage, is released (upon
his good carriage) from slavery, and put to Mr. Endicott, he promising to pay Mr. Henry
Coggan (the person assaulted) £8, 10s. Andrews to serve Mr. Endicott the rest of his
time." This example defines the character of the servitude. It seems that Andrews was
put upon his good behavior, and within nine months was released from slavery— by paying j
a fine of £8. 10s.; and laboring the rest of the period for Mr. Endicott. This treatment is
quite as favorable as the convicts of this day would receive at Chaiiestown or Sing Sing.
Another case found in the Colony Records shows the character of this servitude.
Gyles Player was, in 1638, '-judged to shivery for House breaking and theft;" but this i
could not have been perpetual, for in 1640, for stealing from the"l)eputy Governor and
Lieut. Davenport, this same Gyles Player is by order of the Court " committed to them till
they be satisfied." From these examples, it is manifest that tins species of slavery was
nothing more than sentencing criminals to labor for a certain period, as a punishment for f
their offences. The same in principle as is practised at this day by even- State in the Union.
It will be seen that the statute of 1641 prohibits slavery, except where strangers sell
themselves, or are prisoners taken in a just war, or when men are condemned to servitude
as a punishment" for crimes of which they are duly convicted. This provision is an express
prohibition of hereditary slavery ; for the children of slaves could not possibly fall within
either of these exceptions. They could not have sold themselves, they were not prisoners
captured in war, nor were they adjudged to servitude for crimes of which they were con- \
vieied. This fact is very important in the history of slavery in Massachusetts, Though
Mr. Mc ore labors hard to make it appear that the statute of 1641 establishes hereditary
slavery, we prefer to take the decision of Chief Justice Parsons, backed up as he was by-
all the Judges of the Supreme Court. (See Reports, 4 Mass, pp. 127, 128; 16 Mass. p. 75:
13 Mass. p. 55.2 ; 10 Cash. p. 410; Quincy Reports, p. 29.) We admit that children of slaves
were in nrany instances continued in servitude, andNvere often returned among the assets of
deceased persons; but this no more proves that children could be thus held lawfully, than j
the sale of intoxicating liquors proves that it is done legally under the prohibitory law.
The Colony also passed at an early day a stringent law against the slave trade. In 1645,
James Smith, a member of the church "in Boston, brought in two slaves and sold them.
Sir Richard Saltonstall made a strong appeal to the Court, and it was ordered that the ne-
j groes who had been brought from Africa, should be sent back without delay, and that
, Smith and Keyson "be laid hold on, and committed," to answer for their doings. The
j Court express their detestation of the act in the following pointed language : " The Genera!
; Court, conceiving themselves bound by the first opportunity to bear witness against tie
I heinous and crying sin of manstealing, as also to prescribe such timely redress for what is
past, and such law for the future as may sufficiently deter all others belonging to us, to have
/ to do in such vile and most odious courses, justly abhord of all good and just men, >io order
f that the negro interpreter with others unlawfully taken, be, by the first opportunity, at the
' charge of the country for the present, sent to his native country of Guinea, and a It tter w irh
i him of the indignation of the Court thereabouts, desiring our honored Governor would
please to put this order in execution."
j These measures show the sentiment of the great body of the people at that early da v.
a But we are free to at knowledge that there were in Massachusetts at thai period men who
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were imbued with the spirit of the age, and who probably did not see in slavery those mani-
fold evils which gppear so glaring to us. Slaves were held, and the offspring of slaves were
in most cases regarded as property and included in the assets of estates. But in all eases
where the question was raised, the slave was made free by the decision of the Court, the
verdict of the jury or the consent of the master. But the Constitution of 17S0 effectually
put au end to the institution of slavery in Massachusetts. It ceased from that time forth.
But though slavery existed in Massachusetts, it existed in a very modified form. Being
few in number* the slaves were mostly employed as domestics, lived in the families, and
>vere treated like other, servants. They also enjoyed legal rights totally unknown in the
southern colonies. The courts of justice were open to them; they were protected by law
against the cruelty of their master ; had a right to petition the court for a redress of griev-
ances, and to hold any property that might fall to them, or that might be recovered in any
suit in which they were the prevailing party. In fact they were treated so well, that many
of the slaves chose to remain with their masters after slavery was abolished, and continued f J
as one of the family to the end of their days.
Such was slavery in Massachusetts; and it is a master of regret that a writer as able as
Mr. Moore, was not* so emancipated from prejudice as to be able to give an impartial view
of this subject. c. h. it
The Life cf Timothy Pickering. By his Son, Octavitjs Pickering.
Vol. I. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. 1867. 8vo. pp. 549.
The life cf Timothy Pickering was a very busy and a very useful one. His services for
his country — in the field, in the board of war, and" in the responsible position of quarter-
master-general, during the revolutionary war; and, after its close, in the cabinets of Wash-
ington and the elder Adams, in both houses of Congress, and in other places of trust —
comprise a large portion of that life. 1 1
The present volume brings the biography of Col. Pickering down only to about three years
after the revolution was ended. It consists largely of extracts from his private journal and
his correspondence, and famishes much matter that has never before appeared in print.
The value of these materials, in illustrating the history of the United States, can hardly be 11
over estimated. ip
The history of the famous Kewburgh Addresses is given in considerable detail, and fills M
three entire chapters of the work. ,|]
We regret that a work so faithfully executed, and which promised to be so instructive
and interesting, has been interrupted by the death of its author, which occurred last Octo-
ber {ante p. 3oo). We know not in what state he has left the work, but hope that sufficient "^
progress has been made in it to encourage some competent person to complete it and carry ¥;
it through the press. 'M
^ The present is the second attempt by a son of Col. Pickering to write his biography. !p-
The distinguished scholar, John Pickering. LL.D., in 1840, more than a quarter of a century
ago, commenced a life of his father, but at his death, in 1846, left only a few preliminary \ m
pages. This fragment his brother has incorporated into the present work. M
The typographical execution of the volume is of a superior character, and it is illustrated If
by a fine steel engraved portrait of Col. Pickering. J. w. d. ?|
TJte Genealogy of the Family of John Lawrence, of Wisset, in Suffolk,
England, end of Watertown and Groton, Massachusetts. Boston :
Published for the Author by Nichols & Noyes. 1869. pp. 332.
Tliis volume is the third edition of the genealogy prepared in 1847, the second being in
1857, by Rev. John Lawrence, of Wilton, "Me., and is in many respects highly creditable to
the compiler. The book is beautifully printed, the plan of arrangement "is clear, and the
dates are given with satisfactory exactness. In all these respects we can with pleasure
assure the author that he has done a good work. We regret to have to add that one very
grave defect remains io be noted. The English pedigree, now for the fourth or fifth time
put in print, is certainly unproved and almost certainly erroneous. Various criticisms have
been made on thia subject, but evidently the corrections have not been expressed with
sufficient clearness. The fact seems to be simply this :
John Lawrence, of Watertown, the founder of the family in this State, has been identified
■with the son of Henry Lawrence, of Wisset, co. Suffolk, Eng., and the family has been
traced there by Mr. Somerby to a Thomas Lawrence, of Bumburgh, co. Suffolk, who died
in 1471, Beyond this nothing is known, and as we have shown, in the Heraldic Journal,
vol. iv. pp. 35-37, the connection between these Lawrences and the Lancashire family is
entirely imaginary.
The Lawrences can claim descent from a respectable family of yeomen in Suffolk, but we
believe chat there is no evidence that any of the ancestors of John Lawrence ever used a
coat of arm>, and we regret to <Qv such a prominence given to coat-armor in this genealogy.
It is with regret that we make this correction, but as the author states that "the lineal
amestn of the Lawrences has at length been very satisfactorily ascertained," and then
gives nine, generations cf fictitious pedigree, the truth cannot be too pl.uuly written.
w. it. sv.
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History of Athens Count-/. Ohio, and incidentally of the Ohio Land Com-
pany and the find settlement of the Slate at Marietta, with Personal
and Biographical Sketches of the Early Settlers, Narratives of Pioneer
Adventures, &c. By Charles M. Walker. " Forsan et hsec olim
merainisse jovabit." — Virgil. With Map and Portraits. Cincin-
nati : Robert Clarke & Co. 1869. 8vo. pp. viii. and 800.
Tills volume .is No. 2 of the " Ohio Valley Historical Series," heretofore referred to by us,
and now iu course of publication by the distinguished firm above named, the senior member
of which is known for his intelligent zeal and interest in historical studies, no less than for
his judgment and taste in presenting rare tracts and valuable standard works in attractive
form to the reading public.
Eighty years ago the territory now bounded by the limits of the State of Ohio was a wil-
derness, inhabited only by Indians and wild beasts; now, it is the abode of about 2:{ mil-
lions of inhabitants, and in point of influence and wealth ranks among the first States in the
Union. The first white settlement made in the territory of the North West, so called, was
that at Marietta (which soon became and now is the county seat of the county of Washing-
ton, Ohio), April 7, 1788, under the auspices of the Ohio Land Company. From this point
the settlors, increasing in numbers year by year, pushed rapidly out into the territory, and
in 1797 the first permanent settlement in the present county of Athens was made on the
site of what is now the town of Athens.
After years of patient and intelligent industry Mr. "Walker has succeeded in gathering
together and presenting to us in a very condensed form the history of the county of Athens,
from its first feeble beginning — with sketches and statistics relating to the bloody Indian
wars, the war of 1812, and the late civil war. It is also fall of statistics relatingto the several
towns: such as the names of the officers, county and municipal; a history of its churches,
schools, libraries, newspapers ; with a description of its agricultural products, and of its
mineral, manufacturing, and railroad resources. All this must make the 'volume of sur-
passing interest and value to the inhabitants of the county and to the peoples of the State
generally.
Besides the above, Mr. Walker gives us biographical sketches of the leading men con-
nected with the settlement and history of the county. And this feature of the work
gives to it a peculiar interest for us ; for the larger number of these were natives of New-
England, and many of thorn men of high character and standing here. In fact the whole
enterprise, begun and carried on by the Ohio Land Company, was the work of some of the
leading spirits of New-England, who had boon active participators in the revolutionary war.
We know not -where else so much information can be obtained relating to the origin and
history of this company. The men engaged in it and the emigrants they led to the North
West territory, gave to the population of Ohio much of the character of its present popula-
tion, and many of the elements of their extraordinary prosperity.
The volume is beautifully printed,, and is in all respects one of the handsomest and most
complete local histories we have ever seen. It is embellished and enriched with finely exe-
cuted steel plate engraved portraits of Hon. Thomas Ewing, Sen.; Jud^e John Brown;
Judge Isaac Barker ; Judge Ephraim Cutler: and the Rev. Edward R. Ames, D.D., a bishop
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Col. George Rogers Clark's Sketch of his Campaign in the Illinois in
1718-9, with an Introduction. By Hon. Henry Pirtle, of Louisville.
And an Appendix containing die Public and Private Instructions to
Col. Clark, and Major Bowman's Journal of the Taking of Pod St.
Vincent. Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co. 18G9. 8vo. pp. vii.
and 119.
Tins volume constitutes the third of the " Ohio Valley Historical Series."
No intelligent man nerds to be told who George Rogers Clark was, nor what were the
great and peculiar services he rendered in the first instance to the colony of Virginia, iu
that part of its western territory now embraced in the State of Kentucky, and in v\ hat was
then called the country of the Illinois, and, in the end, to the United States. It can scarcely
be deemed an exaggeration to say that but for his untiring labors, extraordinary sagacity
and rave tact, exerted too in the very midst of the revolutionary war, the western boundary
of the confederacy would have been the line of the Alleghany mountains instead of the
eastern shore of the Mississippi; that, in fact, we owe to him, mainly and directly, that
vast area, once called the North Western Territory, afterward- the magnificent gift of Vir-
ginia to the United States ; and, indirectly, of the vaster territory, west of that river, subse-
quently purchased of France by President Jefferson.
' Col. "Clark's sketch of his campaign was originally sent as a letter to his patron the Hon.
George Mason, of Virginia — one of the purest and noblest statesmen of the era of the revo-
lution— and by him presented to the Historical Society of Kentucky. It is now and here
printed for the first time. The text of the letter is preceded by an Introduction from the
pen of lion. Henry Pirtle, of Louisville, who sets forth at some length the history of Col.
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Clark, and shows how his enterprise and energy materially aided the negotiations made at
Paris, in 17S2, by Franklin and others— negotiations which resulted in the acknowledgment
of our independence, and the fixing of our western boundaries on the line claimed by us in
opposition to the wishes and claims of England, France and Spain. The letter itself shows
how successful Col. Clark was in his treatment of those Indian tribes with whom he came
in contact, and affords a pleasing contrast to the inhuman and impolitic course generally
pursued towards the Indians since his day.
This volume is elegantly printed on tinted paper ; is embellished with a fine steel engrav-
ing of Col. Clark, and has a good index.
Genealogical Sketches of (he Allen Family of Med field ; with an Account
of the Celebration of Cue Golden Wedding of Ellis and Lucy Allen,
with the Address read at the same. Also an Account of the Golden
Wedding of Gershom and Abigail [Allen] Adams. By their elder
brother Joseph Allen, of North borough. Boston : Nichols &
Noyes. 1SG9. 12mo. pp. 88.
The author says, in his preface, that he has attempted to trace but one branch of the de-
scendants of James Allen, a settler at Medfield in 1639. ' In the limit set, however, the work
seems to have been thoroughly performed, and it should inspire others of the name to com-
plete the task. The reactor will rind that many of the family have arrived to considerable
distinction, especially in the department of education. The" illustrations are portraits of
Joseph and Ellis Alien. w. h. w.
The Congregational Quarterly. July 1, 1369. Editors and Proprietors :
Alonzo H. Quest, Cebistopher Gushing, Isaac P. Langworthy, Sam-
uel Bukxham. Boston : Congregational Rooms, 4.0 Winter st. 1869. .
This is No. 3 of the 1st volume of the new series, and cf the 11th vol. from the beginning.
We have heretofore expressed our high appreciation of this learned, interesting and vain-
able periodical. And without disparagement to the other editors, we may say, that, since
the accession of Mr. Burnham to the present editorial force, this quarterly lias steadily im-
proved in its literary character, and in the range and ability of its leading articles. "The
Congregational Quarterly" aims to be historical, statistical and theological, and, with each
-successive number, grows more and more worthy of the generous support of, not only Vno
denomination in whose interests it is published, but of studious and scholarly minds gene-
rally; but, like some other magazines, its matter is too solid and substantial to suit the
dyspeptic intellects that feed on romance or transcendentalism.
"Of the articles in this number, that on Jonathan Parsons, and the "Rare Tract on Witch-
craft," will attract general notice. This Tract — the title of which is :— Some Miscellany j
Observations | On our present Deflates respecting j Witchcraft, in a Dialogue between K.
and 15. |— I By P. E. and J. A. I — | Philadelphia: Printed by William Bradford, for
llezckiah Usher, j 1692. | —was written by Rev. Samuel Willard, of the Old South Church,
and published anonymously. It is a quarto tract of 16 pages, and contains an argument in
favor of the theory "held by the clergy, of the time, respecting Witchcraft, and their views
of the true method of judicial investigation of alleged cases, in opposition to the views held
by the magistrates. ;|
A careful reading of this tract will serve to dispel somewhat of the mist from the eyes of
those who think Salem witchcraft was the outgrowth of Calvinism.
Bibliography of the Hawaiian Inlands. Printed for James F. Huniie-
well. Boston : 1869. Quarto, pp. 75. Largo paper.
An edition of 100 copies of this elegant volume, has been printed by Mr, A. A. Kingman
for our associate, Mr. Hnnnewell.
The introductory note, by Mr. Ilunnewell, states that "the Hawaiian Club, Boston, hav-
ing proposed publication of various material relisting to the country from which it derives
its" name, appointed, in the summer of 1868, an editing committee, consisting of William T.
Brighain, Sanford B. Dole and. James F. Hnnnewell. An experimental work was desired,
and this committee, allowed to furnish most of the contents, prepared and published 'The
Hawaiian Club Papers, October, 1868.' (124 pages octavo.)
"At the suggestion of the last named member, 'A Catalogue of works published at or I
relating to the Hawaiian Islands/ formed one of these 'Papers.' * * * The proposer
furnished the portion referring to the 'Missionary Herald,' together with several minor
paragraphs and general assistance. Mr. Dole mode a list of the large number of books
relating "to the Islands, then in the library of Harvard College, and. forming the most ex-
tensive existing collection of this description. The chief labor was, however, done by Mr.
Brigham, whose industry and knowledge gave to this Catalogue much of its completeness
and value. It contains" material collected by the four chief previous writers on the same
subject — Messrs. Dibble, Jarvis, Pease and Martin, and also many additions, references,
and explanations. Works are arranged under the names of their authors, and, where the
latter arc unknown* under subjects. Cross references are also given." ***** *
1869.]
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""This Bibliography of the Hawaiian Islands contains additions to the ' Catalogue ' that
appeared among the 'Club Papers,' and with a supplement, also added, may, not im-
properly, be considered the most complete work of its kind. This edition has been ar-
ranged in such a manner as to present in each opened volume printed text at the right, and
a blink pace for notes atthe left. A brief introductory sketch of the discovery and civilization
of the Hawaiian Islands is also given. The writer (whose connection with these Islands has
been chiefly commercial, continuing similar, and other, connections begun by his father
more than "fifty years ago), offers this Bibliography as an aid to those designing to investi-
gate the various "affairs relating to Ilaicaii hitipuia."
This modest introduction gives a very incomplete idea of the intrinsic value of the infor-
mation condensed into the dissertation on the discovery and civilization of that group of
islands, which are destined, at no very distant period, to play an important part in 'the, his-
tory of the United States. A glance, even, at the bibliography excites not only our admira-
tion of the industry of the compilers of this catalogue, but a sense of gratitude that they
have generously given to the public the fruits of their labors.
The text is illustrated with a few descriptive wood-cuts; such, as a view of Kawo.iahao
Church, Honolulu; the present official insignia of the kingdom; and the face and neck
of the ancient war-god, Kaili, whose intense ugliness certainly did not hinder, even ii' it did
not hasten, his overthrow in 1816.
Record of the Massachusetts Volunteers. 1S61-1SC5. Published by the
Adjutant-General, under a Resolve of the General Court. Vol. I.
Boston : Wright & Potter, Printers to the State. 1S6S. Quarto.
pp. 793.
This work is issued by General Cunningham — the present accomplished Adjutant-General
cf Massachusetts — in accordance with the liberal provisions the State has made for a full
and accurate record of every Massachusetts man who entered the Army andlS'avy during
the late war.
The volume contains a list of the soldiers who served for short terms ; i e.s three month',
six months, ninety and one hundred days, and nine months ; together with the Light Ar-
tillery, Heavy Artillery, and Cavalry, enlisted for longer terms of service.
The second volume will contain a" record of the Infantry enlisted for long-terms, and en-
listments in the' Regular Army, Veteran Reserve Corps, and other organizations.
This volume is handsomely printed, and on good paper, as are all the documents printed
by the State. The work of preparing for the press, and superintending the printing of this
huge volume, and the vast labor, care and patience involved in the task of compiling the
original record, can never be fully appreciated except by those who have had a hand in
similar work. This " Record," when completed, with Gen. Schouler's " History of Massa-
chusetts in the Civil War" — the first volume of which we have already noticed — will be a
worthy memorial of the thousands of patriotic men who served a noble State.
The Life and Times cf Ron. William Jarvis, of Weather sfield, Vermont.
By his Daughter, Mary Pspperrell Sparhawk Outts. Published by
Hurd & Houghton. Cambridge: Riverside Press. lSGrJ. 12mo.
pp. xii. and 15 J.
The Xuvis family in New-England, in all its branches, has always home a good name ;
the successive generations have been characterized by a high degree of mental endowment
and social elevation, and several individual members" have occupied important positions in
church and state.
William Jarvis, the subject of this volume, was the oldest son of Dr. Charles and Mary
Pepperrell Sparhawk Jarvis, and was born in State street, Boston, Feb. 4, 1770. His father
was the third son of Col. Leonard and Sarah Church Jarvis (a granddaughter of Col. Benja-
min Church). Dr. Charles was a learned physician, and a distinguished patriot and orator.
He was graduated at H.C.inl766. His motherwas the only daughter of Col. and Elizabeth
Sparhawk, of Eirtery, Me. ; granddaughter of General Sir William Pepperrell, and sister of
young Sir William Pepperrell.
If certain epochs are more favorable than others to the generation of strong and virtuous
natures, then we may reasonably believe that some of the peculiar traits of character which
Consul Jarvis manifested in his eventful life were due, in part at least, to the remarkable .
era in which he had his birth. Then, as seldom before or since, public and private virtue
and an indomitable energy of purpose characterized every rank in life.
William Jarvis enjoyed, the best advantages as to schools that the troubled times in Bos-
ton and vicinity permitted, and subsequently attended excellent schools in Bordentown,
N. J., and in Philadelphia. At the age of sixteen he became clerk to a merchant in Norfolk,
Va., where lie remained for two years, when he entered the counting house of a merchant
in Richmond, VaM during which time he developed mind, business capacity, and sterling
traits of character. Atthe age of twenty-one, having returned to Boston, he establish-
ed himself as a merchant on Long wharf. "Here he was prosperous; but, having become
seriously involved as surety, he honorably and promptly parted with all his property,
and gave his notes for a large sum to satisfy these obligations. To enable himself to
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meet these demands lie closed his business in Boston, in 179G, and went out as supercargo
of a vessel hound for Corfcmna. During his first two voyages ho studied navigation. For
live years he followed the fortunes of the sea, as commander of a vessel, and by skill in
purchasing and selling. his cargoes, obtained means sufficient to discharge his liabilities —
"money which he had earned amid self-denials, hardships, labors and perils, such as few
men could have endured or overcome." Well may his biographer say : "Was there not
true heroism and nobility of soul in these five years o^ unremitting toil and exposure — of
unwearied energy and action for such an end ? IIuw differently arc failures managed at the
present day, when creditors are frequently obliged to sacrifice a large amount of their
property, if not the whole ; and sometimes the person failing continues to have more pro-
perty after his failure than before!"
Oil the 4th of February, 1802, he was appointed U. S. Consul at Lisbon, by Pres. Jefferson,
and at the request of Mr. Madison, Secretary of State, consented to act also as Charge
d Affaires, at that Court. For the next nine years he fulfilled all the duties of a minister
without pay, as such — carrying on an extensive diplomatic correspondence with our minis-
ters in Europe, and with his own government ; and corresponding at great length with the
Portuguese ministry, to effect measures of much importance to the United States, which he
invariably accomplished. We have not space to mention all his services to the United
States government, and to American merchants in particular, during these nine years,
a greater part of which time the continent of Europe was the theatre of almost incessant
war. There are merchants still living who will never forget the benefit they received
from his sagacious counsel and official labors.
One of his services which proved most profitable to himself, and one that exerted a great
influence upon New-England industry, was his shipment of thousands of merino sheep
from Spain to the United States. |
In 1S10, he returned to the United States, and soon after purchased and settled upon a
large farm on Connecticut river, in Weathersfield, Vt. Here he lived till his death, Oct. '21,
18-59. He took an active interest in the affairs of the country, and exerted by pen, and
public speech, a marked influence upon the politics of his adopted state, and particularly
upon the legislation by Congress on the subject of protection to American industry.
He did not accept public office, though often urged to do so. Had he done so, it is easy to
see that he would have stamped the impress of his great and original talents upon the times,
still more beneficially.
Consul Jarvis was married in Lisbon, in 1S03, to Miss Mary Pepperrell Sparhawk, a niece
of his mother, and the lady to whom he was affianced before his failure in 1790. She was
a woman of superior character, and died at the age of 30, in 1811. The author of this
biography, the accomplished wife of the Hon. ilampden Cutts, our Vice-President for
the State of Vermont, was one of the children by this marriage. In 1817, ConsulJarvis
was married to Miss Ann B'ailev Bartlett, a cousin of his first wife, and eldest daughter of
the Hon. Bailey Bartlett, of Haverhill, Mass.
Consul Jarvis was an affectionate husband and father. His home was distinguished
for elegant and refined hospitalities, and its master for wide spread kindnesses and
charities. The influence he and his family have exerted upon the society of that section
of New-England will long be felt. His death created a void that can never be filled.
We have not space to enter into the details of his life, nor fully to do justice to the merits
of this most delightful biography. The volume abounds in reminiscences of Boston and
its society in the latter part of the last and first part of this century, and closes with a sketch
of the life and patriotic services of Major Charles Jarvis, the fifth child of Consul Jarvis, a
rising member of the bar of co. Windsor, Vermont, who raised a company for the 9th Vt.
regiment of volunteers, and lost his life in action near Newbern, X. C, in 1363 ; one of the
noblest of the many sacrifices made during the late war.
The volume is handsomely printed, and is embellished with a fine steel engraved portrait
of Consul Jarvis at the age of 85.
Memorial of the Class Graduated at Dartmouth College, July 27 , 1343, \
milk Notices of its Septennary Meetings ; also, Sketches and Tables,
Biographical and Statistical, for the first ticenty-Jive years of the Class \
history of all who ever ivere members of the Class, Prepared at the
request and for the use of the Class. By Jonathan Tennef, Perma-
nent Secretary. Albany, N. Y.: J. Mimsell, State Printer. 1SG9. \
8vo. pp. 164. j
_ Dartmouth College has always honored her own sons above the alumni of other colleges.
Whenever an orator or poet has been selected for some special occasion, preference has
never been given to the alumni of other colleges, or to non-graduates, except for cause. In
this way Dartmouth has helped to build up the reputation" of her graduates, and they in
turn cherish their mother.
Class meetings ami memorials, now universal, have grown out of this fc< ";i:-.' of college
graduates towards their alma mater, quite as much as from any ailectiou. they may have
felt for one another,
i'he handsome pamphlet before us, from the press of Munsell, is such a memorial of his
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class as we should expect from Prof. Tcnney, one of the most successful and accomplished
educators in New-England. We know how difficult it is to compile biographical statistics
and memoirs of the living, and therefore we are surprised to rind, as we do here, so complete
a record; as free from eulogy as ;t is from partiality. Happy is the class of '43 in its me-
morialist, find fortunate is he in being a member of a class that has made for itself so good
a record.
The Melrose Memorial. The Annals of Melrose, County of Middlesex,
Massachusetts, in the Great Rebellion of 1861-?65. By Elbkidge H.
Goss. Privately Printed by Subscription. 186S. pp. xxix. and 292.
The whole number of men furnished by the town of Melrose for the war, for the several
terms of service of all arms, including Army and Navy, and including 8 citizens that en-
listed on other quotas, was 4.>i. Of these, 21 enlisted men lost their lives on the battle field,
by accident, by disease, or in rebel prisons. Melrose is one of the youngest towns in the
State, and yet" when the war closed she had still in sendee 7-1 men over and above all the
quotas called for from her during the war.
Mr. Goss, with most praiseworthy motives, and with rare fidelity and accuracy, has com-
piled this beautiful tribute to these patriotic men. He has been able to furnish a full list of
the names of officers and men, brief biographical sketches of the dead, and a condensed
account of the. many battles and action?, by land and sea, in which they participated. Be-
sides this, he has gathered into these pages much statistical matter of a more general nature
relating to the war.
His generous and painstaking labors have been appreciated by the town, who at a meet-
ing held on the 3d of Nov, 186S, unanimously adopted the following resolution, offered by
the Hon. Samuel E. Sewall, viz. : " That the selectmen be authorized to subscribe and pay
for a sufficient number of copies of Mr. Eibridge H. Goss's work, entitled 'The Melrose
Memorial: The \nnals of Melrose, County of Middlesex, Massachusetts, during the Great
Rebellion of ISGI-'Go,' to furnish a copy to every inhabitant of this town who served as a
soldier or sailor in the war, now living, and a copy for the family of each of said soldiers
or sailors, as have deceased: afso for twenty-five additional copies for the town, any of
which may be given to public libraries at the discretion of the selectmen." This considerate
action on the part of the town of Melrose is what might have been expected from its people,
and ought to be emulated by every town in the State.
The work is printed on tinted paper, and in type and. binding is creditable to the taste of
Mr. Goss. The style of composition of the book is in keeping with its other characteristics.
The Methodist Quarterly Review'. D, D. Whedon, D. D., Editor.
New-York : Carlton & Lanaban, 200 Mulberry-street. Cincinnati :
Hitchcock & Warden.
We have received the numbers of this quarterly for January, April and July, 1SG9.
This periodical, now one of the oldest, as it long' has been one of the ablest of the Ameri-
can quarterlies, is published by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Its editors have been
some of the most learned clergymen of that denomination, and include such names as
Stevens, Curry and McClintocK. Its present editor is known to scholars generally in this
country, at least, .for his rare literary, classical and theological abilities. In some depart-
ments this quarterly surpasses all others. If it lacks any thing, it is in not giving its read-
ers, more frequently than it docs, thorough and exhaustive articles on the social and scien-
tific subjects that now attract public attention, and engage the critical study of the best
minds. A denomination possessing the present resources in men and money enjoyed by
this one, jught to make its chief publication the foremost quarterly in the land. If it is not,
we are sure it is no fault of its present editor, but of those who fail to furnish the requisite
pecuniary means.
The Architect and Mbnetarian ; A brief Memoir of Thomas Alexander
Tefft, including his labors in Europe to establish a Universal Currency.
By Edwin Martin Stone. Providence : Sidney S. Eider and Brother.
1869. 8vo. pp. 64.
This is an interesting and touching tribute to the memory of one of the most promising
young men of this generation. Mr. Tefft, the son of William C. and Sarah Tefft, was born
in Richmond, 11. I., Aug. 3, 1326, and died while pursuing his professional studies, in Flo-
rence, Dec. 12, 1859. With very slender advantages of early instruction, and while pursu-
ing his studies in architecture in Providence, he was induced to enter Drown University.
He there pursued a partial course, and at the same time prosecuted his studies in architec-
ture. He was graduated Bachelor of Philosophy in 18-51.
While pursuing his college studies he designed the unique school-house on Benefit street,
Providence, now occupied by Rev. Br. Stockbridge and his school for young ladies, and the
Boston and Providence depot, a structure 750 feet in length, having two towers, each 120
feet in height. This last was a remarkable work for so young an architect, and was the
first attempt in the United State- to apply the Lombardic style to brick architecture. After
his graduation, besides many private residences and other buildings planned by him, he
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furnished designs for the South Baptist Church in Hartford, Conn. ; American Antiquarian
Society's Library, Worcester, Mass.; Williams College Library; Female Institute. Rich-
mond," Va. ; Factory at Cannelton, on the Ohio ; Central Congregational and Central Baptist
Churches, and the organ case of the First Congregational Church in Providence ; Baptist
churches in Wakefield and in South Kingston, and St. Paul's Church in Wicktbrd, R. I. —
"all evidences," says Mr. Stone, "of the taste and versatile talent of the architect." He
also exerted himself to cultivate and elevate the public taste in matters of art, and became a
director and active member of the Rhode Island Art Association.
In furtherance of his professional studies he departed for Europe, Dec. 15, 1830, where he
remained till his death. While in Europe he received the benefit of the experience and
counsel of some of the most distinguished architects. After three years absence he was
about to return home enriched by travel,- society and study, when he sickened, and after a
brief illness, died.
Mr. Teti't had also devoted a good deal of thought before he left America, to the question
of a universal currency, and this subject he prosecuted while abroad with marked success,
by personal conversation and correspondence with public and scientific men, and by the
use of the press. Among his own countrymen, then abroad, who seconded his efforts in
this direction, were the Hon. Hamilton Fish, Thomas N. Dale, Esq., George Peabody, Esq.,
Prof. J. H. Alexander, Hon. J. Y. Mason, and Hon. Theodore S. Fay. Among foreigners
who took more or less interest in his plan were Humboldt, Lord Brougham, Count Cavour,
and others holding prominent political, professional, or social positions".
Mr. Tefft's plan for a universal currency was original, and immediately on his presenting
it to the public, it met with the approbation of those who had given to the subject great
study, and was generally admitted to be an easy, rational and perfect solution of the diffi-
culties that had stood in the way of all former plans. At the time of Mr. Tefft's death,
arrangements were in progress for an International Congress for the discussion of this sub-
ject, and had Mr. Tefft lived to have attended such a Congress, it is now obvious that his
plan would have been adopted, substantially, and his name would have been forever asso-
ciated with an enterprise of such merit.
An International Conference was held in Paris during the Universal Exposition, in 1867,
upon the invitation of the Emperor Napoleon. Nineteen nations were represented. The
United States Government was 'represented by Hon. Samuel B. Buggies, of New-York.
Twelve propositions were presented for consideration, and a plan, identical in almost every
respect with that devised by Mr. Tefft, was adopted. Measures are now in progress for
securing the general adoption of this plan.
We have not space here to enter into even a brief outline of Mr. Teift's plan, but we
propose hereafter to publish, in these pages, a full statement of it.
Wc have devoted so much space to a notice of this memorial of Mr. Tefft, because his
character, talents and labors were worthy of as durable a printed record as c;in be given
to them.
It was our fortunate privilege to make his acquaintance on the deck of a steamer
soon after leaving Cincinnati for Louisville, Ky„ in June, 1856. At the latter place we
separated, but met again at St. Louis, and kept company as far as St. Paul, Min., and
the Falls of St. Anthony. Mr. Tefft was our senior in years and maturity of mind, and we
were gratified listeners, on that long journey, to his fascinating conversation on the subjects
which then, as well as afterwards, absorbed his mind. Our recollection of Mr. Tefft is very
distinct and pleasant.
Mr. Stone has written his memorial with a loving hand, but with rare discrimination
and good taste.
The llew-Englander. Edited by Professor George P Fisher, Professor
Timothy Dwight and William L. Kingsley. July, 1860. Nullius
Addicius Jar are In Verba Magistri. New-Haven : Printed by
Thomas J. Stafford. 1869. [Vol. xxviii., No. 3.]
The character of this quarterly, as an eminently able conservator of literature, science, law
and religion, io well kept up. it has long been one of the glories of Yale, that among her
own officers and graduates a work of this kind could be carried on, which should in all
respects appeal to the support, and meet the demands of those who require critical scholar-
ship in all departments of learning.
Among the recent articles (either of which would give reputation to any quarterly) are
those on" Divorce," "The Alabama Question," and "The Religion of the Future," by
Pres. Woolsey, and Prof. Porter's articles on "The American Colleges and the American
Public."
The Galaxy (Nos. for June, July, August, and September, 1869y.
Shelden & Co., 498 and 500 Broadway, New- York/
This is in manv respects the best of the magn;uncs received by us. Amornr its leading
contributors are Charles Reade, T. W. Parsons, H. T. Tuckerman, Justin McCarthy, John
C. Draper, and Richard Grant White, who furnish a great variety of valuable, entertaining
and well written matter. The tone of the Galaxy is always high.
1869.]
Book Notices. 493
"1
Epitaphs from the Old Burying Ground in Dorchester. Boston High-
lands. ' 1369. Svo. pp. 21.
This compilation was carefully made by Messrs. Harlow E. Woodward and George S.
Lewis, and is a praiseworthy attempt on their part to perpetuate the fast decaying, original
records. Our associate, Mr! William B. Trask, prepared transcripts of the epitaphs in this
old burying ground up to the year 17-50, inclusive, and they will he found, ante vol. ii. p.
381 ; iv. pp. 165, 27-5 ; v. pp. 89, '255 ; vi. pp. 17lJ, 236.
The Bristol County Directory and Gazetteer for 1867— S, comprising a
classified list of Professions, Trades and Mercantile Pursuits, arrang-
ed alphabet ically for each City and Town. Also containing Historical
and Descriptive Sketches, with Statistics of Population, Products of
Industry, Peal Estate, dec, and a full list of the Manufacturing Com-
panies, and all Corporations in the County of Bristol, Mass. Com-
piled and Published by Dudley & Greexough. Boston: 1 S G 7 . Svo.
pp. 223 ; 84.
The New-Bedford Directory, for 186 7-8, containing a, General Directory
of the Citizens, City and County Register, Business Directory, dec. dec
Number Eleven. Boston: 1867. Svo. pp.. 306 ; CO.
The Cambridge Directory for 1808, containing a General Directory of
the Citizens, &c. &c No. 15. Svo. pp. SIS. The some for 1869.
No. 16. 8vo. pp. 376.
The Brooldine, Jamaica Plain and West Eoxhury Directory for 1868,
containing a General Directory, &c. dec.} also Business Directory, t£c.
of the .Towns of Dedham and Brighton. Boston: 1868. Svo. pp.
204; 68.
The Dorchester and Quincy Directory for 1863-9, containing a General
Directory of the Citizens, dec dec; also business Directories of the
Towns of Milton and Hyde Park. Boston: 1868. Svo. pp. 264"; 96.
The Metropolitan Business Directory of Boston and, vicinity for 1869
{formerly the Boston Business Directory), containing a classified list
of all Trades, Professions and Pursuits, in the Cities of Boston. Cam-
bridge, Charlestown and Ch.elsea. With a new Map engraved expressly
for this work. Issued annually. Boston : Compiled, printed and
published by Dudley Sc Greenough, No. 8 Congress Square. 1SG9.
8vo. pp. 404.
The seven volumes of Directories whose titles are given above are the productions of the
firm whe se names are in the first and last paragraphs. These books seem to require of us
a brief notice.
Almost every one, though of moderate capacity, can, with tolerable accuracy, "keen Uic
run" of the days and weeks and months of the 'year, while there are many, we opine, in
city and town, who know not the name nor the business of their next neighbor. Of these
and hundreds of other facts the Directory informs them. In regard to our personal experi-
ence on this point we may say, that we have been instructed and amused in comparing the
voting list of the town in which we reside with the Directory. The names of certain per-
sons, for instance, on the list of voters are unknown to us. Wo turn to the Directory. The
names arc pointed out and prices of residence and of business, whether i" the city <>r elsewhere.
There are numerous wood-cuts or pictorial representations, wit h proper particulars embraced
on a page, half page or less, setting forth, for the benefit of the public, the important
points in the profession or calling of different individuals. New engraved maps of Bristol
County, Cambridge, Brooldine, West Roxbury, Dorchester, and Quincy, with seals of the
various cities and towns, are given, together with a tine map of Boston and vicinity. The
Publishers seem to have done almost every thing that need be done to perfect their work,
and to make each of these books first-class Directories for the respective localities above
mentioned. We noticed one small omission on the map of Dorchester, that of the Boston,
Hartford and Erie railroad, the track of which can be inserted in future issues, should they
be called for, I
Thi Bristol Comtrv Di'rectw for 186-7-68, is the first one that was published with that
title, swi- a!>o the Brook line, Jamaica Plain and West lioxbury-, and the Dorchester and
Quincy Directory. Brief historical sketches of Brooklinc and Jamaica Plain — the former
prepared by Bradford Kingman. Esq. — and of the towns of Dorchester and Quincy, with
494 Book Notices. [October.
descriptions of the Soldiers' monuments in the last two town?, and a wood-cut of the monu-
ment in. Quiney, are given, as also historical notices of other towns and cities.
The Boston Business Directory has : been published, annually, for the past six years, in
12mo. The first and second numbers for 18(52 and 1863, by Mr. Dudley, were noticed ante,
xvi. 387 ', ^v'ii. 378. It is here presented to the public under the above new title of "The.
Metropolitan Business Directory of Boston and vicinity for 1869," &c.
Messrs. Dudley & Grcenongh, especially the former, have had experience in the art of
Directory making. They know what is needed. The community are under obligations to
them fur their annual publications. With new type, extra paper and a pleasing and tasty
style of nnrangement and embellishment* their works are made attractive and useful. We
hope they are correspondingly patronized, as they deserve to be, by the public. \v. b. t.
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, at their Semi- Annual
Meeting) held in Boston, April 28 , 1869. [No' 52.] 8vo. pp. 19.
The Report of the Council, by Rev. Dr. Swcetser, contains notices of the following
named deceased members : Mr. George A. Bergenroth, who died in Madrid, Feb, 13, 1869,
while prosecuting his researches in the archives" at Simancas and other depositories of Span-
ish diplomacy for the English Record Commission ; Col. Timothy Bigelow Lawrence, our
Consul-General for Italy, who died in Washington, March 21, 1809; Usher Parsons, M.D. ;
and Hon. George Folsom. The last two were members of the New-Exglaxd Historic-
Genealogical Society, and notices of them will be found in the current volume of the
Register.
The larger portion of Dr. Sweetser's able report is devoted to remarks on certain tenden-
cies in recent discussions concerning the date of the existence of man. His views are con-
servative and timely, and deserve to be read and pondered by many of the, so called, sci-
entists of the day who claim our assent to their hasty conclusions from a partial survey of
the great field of archaeological and anthropological science.
The reports of the librarian and treasurer show that the departments over which they
preside are in a very flourishing condition. The. concluding paper is the substance of one
read by Mr. C. C. Jones, Jr.. before the Society, on the "Ancient Tumuli in Georgia."
This paper is illustrated with drawings, and so" far as the description of the tumuli is con-
cerned, the paper is valuable.
[Several booh notices, and a list of new publications received are
unavoidably deferred to our 'next issue.
A, copy of each publication, designed for notice in the Register, should
be sent to flu: Editor, independently of the copy sent to the Society.]
%
ERRATA.
Page 55, line 10 from top, for 270 read xxix. and 20:?.
" 84, 1. :.' from bottom, for 0 Dec. read 8 Dec. ; and for 1820 read 1819.
. " 80, 1. 2."> from bottom', for Davis read Davies.
" 87, 1. 31 from top, for 1S60-S read 1840-08.
" 88, 1. 9 from top, for Davis read Dana ; and 1. 35 from top, for 1863 read 1841.
" 110, 1. 1 of note (l),/or Mary read Elizabeth.
" 120, 1. 4 from top, for Learming read Learning.
" 1.52, I. 9 from bottom, for rains read winds.
" 211, 1. 24, for Cleverger read Clevenger.
" 214, after notice of Frederick Salmon Pease insert the initials P. L. P.
" 226, 1.1, for L. J. Haddock read James Henderson.
" 234, 1. 2.)' from bot.,/or Banfoot read Barefoot ; and 1. 14 from bot.,/or Gnat read Goat.
*' 230, 1. 11 from bottom, for Nor?:e read Danish.
" 297, 1. 23 from bottom, for Walker read Walter.
" 209, 1. (> from ton, for Brainbridge read Bainbridge.
" ail, lines 4 and 17 from bottom, for Sampson read Lampson ; and 1. 16 from bottom, for
knighted read created batoaefc.
" 315, fines 12, 14, 22 and 23, /or D'Aubray read D'Aulr.ay.
" 32."), lines 8 and 11 from bottom, /or Bonrighten read Bonython.
" 348, "lines 20 and 27 from top, for nit read uit ; and I. 27, for verger, read verges.
" 350, 1. 27 from top, for only read second.
" 309, 1. 20 from top,/or Wii'kloe read Willowes; and 1. 29, for Willdoes read Willowes.
" 407, note 4, I. 2, read Slav 10, 1043.
" 408, I. 2 from bottom, for [18] read [17] .
" 400, 1. 14 from top,/or [21] read [20].
" 421, 1. 6 from bottom,/or Morrill read Merrill.
" 422, 1. 18 from bottom, for Gill read Gile.
" 425, 1. 25 from top,/or Clapham read Chapman; and/or Pomfret read Trospect.
" 450, 1. 8 from bottom, for Jose read Vose.
Names of authors of book notices -with initial signatures : — J. TV". D. (John Ward Dean), iai,
238, 241, 243. 307. 363, 309, 4S6. E. F. S. (Edmund F. Shifter), 107, 365. W. B. T- (William B.
Trask), 239, 240, 243, 370, 372, 404. W. H. W. (William JL W'hitmore), 239, 315, 366, 308. Hi,
l>s. J. R. B. (John Kussell BartJett), 361. 8. <E D. (Samuel G. Drake;, 371. C. W. T.
(Charles W. Tuttle), 373. C. H. (Charles Hudson), 486.
INDEX OF NAMES
Abbott, 105, 222, 272,; 244, 425
j Anderson, 121, 125,217
283, 308, 392, 394. 395, Andre, 477
415,473,474 Andrew, 1-12, 83, 222
bell, 00 244, 247, 361, 302, 370
Abell, ..
Abercrombie, 126 I 4S2
Achaius (King), 221, 122!Andrews, 63, 88, 89, 02
Ackley, 89 | 146, 239, 240. 259-261
Adams, 4, 17-20, ^0; DO, 369,429,444-440,485
97, 105, lot), 117, 133,IAndros, 21, 22, 25-27,31
108, 178, 1TI>, I.V., 2053 32. 170-174, 212, 234
210, 225, 233, 243. 245,1 311, 341, 344, 455
254,255, 258, 259, 201, (Angus, 375
297, 298, 350, 355, 302,>Anne (Queen), 22,
380, 305, 421, 424, 425,1 343. 347, 45?, 458
438, 441, 445-450. 407,lA.nneIv2 403
408, 470, 472, 4s0, 488 [Auneslow, 806
AddingTori. 28x5, 287 (Anthony, 84, 218,
Addison, 10, 301 376
Adlington, 220, 229 IApd
8iJ
M
Adnuiu. 12
Aikea, 93
Ainswortb
Akius, 182
Alan, 127, 128
113. 133
269. 229, 244, 247, 24^
288,314,324,325
Archer, 132
Arderne, 300, 301
Aristotle, 123
Albemarle (Duke of),.Arinitaiie, 80, 340
177 j Arm strong 300, 391
Alcock, 317, 303 (.Arnold, 232. 399
Alden, H>, 142, 247, 26i,jAsbr.ite!, 351. -07
350 Ashnrst, 81, 177. 458
Alexander, 88, 303. 463, ! As r,? myall, 483
482,492 Astry, ii'.tf
Akxander (King), 121,'Atherton, 14, 1G
127 I Atkins, 339, 303
Alford, 110 Atkinson, 72, 84, 278,
Alfred (Kins), 123, 127 iAUyiud. .101. 482
Hger, 58, 320, 125
Alie,282
Allan. 181
Aliard, 394,433
Allen, 22-24, 32, :
li'\ 204, bifvVi;
224, 2:50, 234, 24
354' 30l'. ilk, 43;
472, 475, 416, led
Allibone, 235
Alio way, 81
Ailvn, 30, 3
341. 342,344
Almary, 393
Almm-hic-oh. 212
Alot'.-'-'ii. 247, 248
Alston, 271
Alton, 306
Alvord, 200
Amblard, 109
Ambler, 180, 181, 297
Amentum, 370
Ann-y.-V
Anies, 369,401,437
Amherst, 202, 293
Amlmwt, 340
Amory,8'7. 108, 372. i
417 '
Amos, 147
Ainsdell, 131
Andem, 144
[Austin
\M
38, Averv,
M7,|Ayerj
.'• 7, Aylnie
.'VS. ! A vJo ii<
158',|Ayres,
I
i
hi, \\
01
271. 272
181-
415
I 67, 191, 229, 234, 245
j 217, 280, "03, 412,440
Bakewell. 365
iBalch, 67.117
Balcoin, 435
iBaleomb, 81
;Baidwin,72, 127, 133,296
; 349, 302, 405, 420, 427
I 434. 470
'Balev. US
iBaliof, 124. 120,127
Ballantine, SO
iBallnrd, 65, 362,138
Ballon, 471
[Baltimore (Lord), 369
! 370, 374, 457
(Bancroft, 37, 70. 366, 372
1 373, 405
Banfie\d,272 302
'Bangs, 38
Hank, 291
iBanks, 73,75
(Bannister, 131
Barnard, 311
Barbauld, 225
Barber, 31, 54-50, 141-
; 147, 180. 240, 259, 122,
i 4*iUi50, 4:,5, 40S-470
(Baraen. 00
[Barefoot, 234, 404
i Barker, 55. 00, 00.72,91
! 132, 150, 224, 187
i Barlow, 225, 3o5
(Bariiaby, 302
IBanvard, 37, 72,113,222
iBarre,*4fii"U ' "'
Barred, 330
Barrett. 48, 181,290,291
IBeard, 291
Beardsley,90
IBeckmore. H5
IBecfc, 304, 395
iBeckwith, 247,426,42?
IBede 123, 124
Bedell, (Hi
Beebee,95. 247,359
Sf:;^!
>. 244
Belcher, 12-15, 17-20,
j 105, 25i, 25.8,287,401
iBelden, 80, 90
(Belknap, 20, 00,180,234,
I 338
Bell. 47, 04-00, SO, loo,
i 179,181, 535, 247, 249-
( 25 s! 202, 2-9; 437, 4;2
Bellamy, 240
iBeV.inahuni, 22, 28, ISO,
I 317 -
jBellomont (L^rd), 20,
! 234,457
!Be!h»W3.fi6. 222
,IB« ban;, 'el7!* 354'
(Benjamin, 4:, 7, 442
[Bennett, *4. 8d; 00, 348,
, Bennicfc, ISO, 237
iBenson. 270.393
• Dent. 15-20, 258. 230. 201,
i 145,447-450
,!BentIey,?0a«Ii2J116,117,
1 225,340.-71
Benton, 13
■row
34 >
[Berry, 0
IBeri'ver.
'.0. 433
170-176,! Babb,
'.) tbb
(Babb
Hi, 124
/e, 140
, t."7
<. 83. 89
[libeller
l.acknui's
|B»(ckus,6
iBuron. 54
47
.11. 00
8.' 244, 350
IBacon (Lord), 77
jBadeock, 13-16. 18-20
(Badger. 00,27 '..3.54. 443
jBadiarn, lit, 25. i, '424
445, Hh
Baikv, 13, 152.224,374
[Bain&rioge., 81, 220, 290
, '.Xi, 494
[Baker, 42, 45, 51, 84, 85
Barstow, 101, 222, 247
Bartholomew, 315
Bartlett, 53, 55. 03, 84
! 85,88,07,224.244,245
I 248, 310, 305. 4S0, 404
(Bartol. 352
Barton, 224
iBaseojmb, 81. 451
(Ba*s, 211, 151
iBatchelor, ^4
[Bate, 118
(Bates, 133, 226
Bat scorn b, 81
Batson,203
!.Batt, 38
BattelhOO
Baury, 142
[Baxter, 437
iliuvard, 402,453
Bay ley. 416
Baylies, 110,307,400
dleadle.'oo
iBeal, 15, ! '-18, 280, 302
jBeals, 220
iBeamiah, £36
iBc-\eriy,6J
.iBickerton, 303
jBickford,4:j3;
jBiekmore. 250. 201,415
iBicknell, 72,95,118, 120,
( 135, 228, 203. 423
(Bickner, 437 _
Bidwell, 43, iZ
jB;g<'')\v, 44, 53, 50. 1C1,
Bigerrall. it
(Biglow, 58
(Bill. 108. 238, 217, 371.
I 404
(Billing?. 17-20. 225. 254-
j 2/d, 445.440. 448-450
Bingham. 1 10-1 13, 117
iBirt'l, 300, 303, '150
'.Bishop, w'.', 35t, 272, 426
I'lSlttcklwruc 4i;5
Blackburn, 211, 472
iBIacke, 191
jBlackniaa. 228
iBiadoaory. --5
*V""V" ■"7W
496
Index of Names.
Blague, 426
Blaine. 3(55
[Brazier, 282
Breckenridge, 85
Blair, 59, 257 |Breed, 217
Blaisdell, :s3 Brent, 299
Blake, 13-18, 55, 247, 257,|Brenton, 436
'SSJ, 261, teo, 390, 445^|Breogan, 123
4.50 Brereton, 193, 304
Blanchard, 35, 72,85, 86,|Bresci, .",02
134, 179, 228, 220, 24?,jBressie, 302
411,438,444 Breton,' 177
Blanev, 284, 437. 443 iBrett, 304
Blaiehferd, 103, 104, 224; B re wen. 349
Blln, 15 [Brewer, 131, 231, 296, 369)BuTt, 230, 307
Biimaau, 396-393 Brewster. 146, 313 Biisteed, 81
Bliss, 131, 146, 393, 409 Briar, 272 Bu3b, 362
Blodgett, 66 Briard,392 Bushnell, 103,104,4.28.
Blower, 337 Bridgden, 80, 191, 283,1 429
Burnap, 37
Burne, 392
Burnett, S5, 105, 272
Burn ham, 1, 44, 7-J, 100.
179, ISO, 247, 298, 488
Burr, 00, 247, 309, 438.
463
Barrage, 22 1. 247, 280,
437
Burrell, 228, 288
Burroughs, 86, 98
Buried. 81
44;
[Bridge, 222
Blunt, 359, 412
Bly, 305
Boardman, 37, 134 (Bridges, 2S0, 34;
Boccacio, 123 Bridghain, 230
Bodge, 181, 203 |Bridgman, 143
Boethius, 70, 121, 122,, Br iirgs, 83, 427, 475
124, 125 ^Brurham, 00, 87, 92, 305
Bolt, 87 I 482, 488
Boitwood, 42 [Bright, 247
Bond, 35, 36, 130, ?20.:Brimsn>f-ad, 270, 280
222.248 [BrinJey, 79
Bonge, 91 [Brmton, 72
Bonner, 105 I Briscoe, 222
Bonython, 232, 325, 404 Brite, 117
Boone, 379 ■ !Britt. 452
Booth, 271, 2:2, 390,302 |liriirain. 302
Boott, 355 [Broadway. 81
Borden, SO, 420, 427 [Broekiebahk, 328, 320
Bormnn, 131
Buss, 293
Butler, 43-45. 01, 140,300,
302, S79, 410
Butters. 134
Buttrick,87, 215
Buzzed, 170-181
Byles. 225
Bvrd, 350
Cabot, 80. 192, 193, 19/
200, 351
Cade <ran, 302
Cadwell, 43, 44
Ca->ar, 123
Caliill, 228
Call. 283, 149, 412
Calloway, 81
Callugau, 200
Cu! higher, 448
Calvert, 300, I' 70, 374
<V\ iu, 77
Camden, 12.;. 124, 304
. !!ii-oe:cv.av, 427, 42>
Boscawtii, 202 iBrodox-ad, 366
Bostock, 3(0, 303 jBroraley, 304
Bo- wav. 8 1 i Bronson , 91, 351, 427
Bott, 245 [Brook, 427
Boule. 305 [Brooking, 272
Bouquet, 235, 23S Brooks, 54, 89, 100, lH;iCanip,90
Bourne. S3, 201, 228, 272,, 392. 484 ' 'iCamii'bell, 85, 218, 4
288,39-1,412 Brougham (Lord). !Uy,iCaiidJ<:-, 24?
Boutelle, 82, 223 | 4-fc> Cane, 309
Bouton, 61, 92, 233, 231.! Rrou anion, 300, 302 iCapen. 115, 4-11
2415 IBrow'ue, 8, 11. 12, 34, 3.'5.|C:i!"ir, 123
Bowen, S3, 178, 215, 210 ! V':', 231, 193, 21' . 215 ICardell. OS
Bowles, 245
Bowman,_222, -J-
Bowstreet. 80
Boosted. 81
Boyd, 171
Boyden, 354
Boyer, 113, 115
Boyle, 301. 342
Boylston, 222
B~»3S, 45, ?.6
■nter,
L4, 121, 436, 2i
72, £S, 91
[Chambers, 288, 442
Champernoon, 102, 104,
105, 107, 16S, 410
.Champion , 426-423
Chaniplain, 107
Champney, 369
Chandler, 12, 60, 131, 247,
201, 271, 289, 301
Chanler, 255
Channing, 111,216
Chapin, 91, 296. 339
Chapman, 90, 156, 428,
4:38,470,4-77,494
harleniagne, 122. 127,
128
Charles (King), 28-30,
77, 124, 312, 300, 370,
403
Charles 'the Great), 121.
122
Chase, 229, 361, 505, 366,
370, 420, 475. 482
Chateaubriand, 111
Chatfleld, 70, 371
Chauucv, 105, 127 247,
I 200, 300, 484
Cheadle, 300
JCheever 37, SB, 200, 309
[Chenevard, 45
Cheney, 420, 422
Chcsley, 170. 208
I Chessman. 229
Chester. 79, 80, 185, 222
Chichester. 70
Chickeri.vi2.S3:, 263, 442
Child, 85, ^22, 247
Chapman, SO
Chistey, 304
{Chittenden, 80
Chitrey, H3
[( r : ;'t'. •
Church, 01,95, 2v0, +08,
| 476,489
iCfcurchill. Z')o
ICUIev, 53, SO
CingerLs, 124. 125
IClapham, 425, 404
jClabp, 13, !4. 16, 20, 20,
47.. 48,52. 85, 117, 245,
191,350jC
Carr, 8o,35*
Carrigam, 62
Carrington, 1
Carstairs, 26?
Carter, 01. 220, 279-2*!
284,434,437,438,440
Carteret j 123
J54 [Canier, 1.05-197
Carver, 3.38
Gary, 35, 87, 141, 144, 280
220,j 281, 430, 430, 442, 443
ICase, 91, 257, 230, 330
Caswell, 00. 441
Cate, 159, 272, 305, 304
3 Catherali. 303
Catlin, i
477,486,487
Brownell 230
'Browning, 82
1 Bruce. 128
iBruen. 340. 307
Bryant, 291
iBucdeuch, 120
Braekenbi ry, 101, 411 Buchanan, 121-12
Brackett, '.48, 151, 158, Buck, 44
430-432 IBuckhurst, 81
Bradbury, 247, 248, 262-! Buckingham, 90
265 I 247,243,311,40;
Bradden, 272 iBuekiand, 40
Bradford, 02, 101, 21ff,!Buck!ev, 89
261,288, 307, 308, 350. Buekruinster, 131.
393, 427, 440, 400, 47G\|Bucknam, 0 3
471,4*8 jBadiugtoii, 189, 241 [Caule, 280
Bradford (Bart of). 342 [Buel, s9 Caulkins, 212, 302, 39C
Bradharst, 81 Buikley, 25, 92, 200-301,! 407
Bradish, 135 I 459 ' [Cave, 473
Bradlee, 223, 247, 352,'BulI. 44, 45 Caverly, 271, 272
t71 JBullard, 30, 253, 340 Cavour (Count), 402
Bradstreet, 25, 50, 80,JBulloek, 83, 247 [Cawlev, 305
105, 175, 182, 220, 232. !Biun.s lead, 81. 350 [Cecil, 77
210.241, 283, 291, ZVk, Bunker. 180, 191, 279, Cccihw, 370
517, 510, 324, 325, 332,| 2-2. 288 Cecrops. 122
398,400,411,442 Burdsey, 79 Celto, 242
Brady, 224, 225 Burgess, 3,54. 362 [Cervantes, 123
Bragdon, 141 Burgeyne, 209. 120 ICh»dboume, 247
Brags, 228 Buvke, 129, 500, 301, 304, '< hadwell, 284. 435
Brainard. 237, 300,413 ' 423 0 Ibalkh v. 281
Brassev, 302 Burleson, 44, 46 Chalmers, 366,
Brattle, 24, 452 jBurk-y. 131 [Chamberlain, 83, 13
Bray, 339 [Bur null, 35, 439 j 280,439
i, 415, 4
>, 101,
311, 320, 348,
Claudia,n, 123
[Ciaxton, 375
Clay, 04
Cleaveland, 50. 92,
■! 411,440
[Clement, 02. 102,425
'Cleveland, 204, 205
ICIevenger, 211, 494
Clifford' 83,418, 119
Ciinton, 93
IClother. 118, HO
(dough, 281-283,418,
Clovse, 21, 282, 441
IClutterbuek. 430
[Cobb. 72
iCoburn, 37
[Cocnran, 27<!-27S
li.'oi'kiiurn, 128
..Cooke, 550
[Codman, 230
-.
Index of Ni
ames.
497
141, Cretchton, ISO [Davidson, 340 [Doddridge,. 325
303,1-Critehel, 297, 208 Davie, 286, 440 podge, 218, 394, 43G
jCrittenden, SO, H4 pas ies, 340, 494 Doe, 2U7, 208
Crocker, 69, 72. 87, 101, [Davis, 32, GO, SO, 88, 91,!Doggett, 450
Coffin, 35, 57. 59, I
154, 104, 160, 2fc
350,471
Coggan, 465
Cogswell, 15-2-154, 212,! 204, 228, 220, 247, 309
232, 310, 350, 354 Crockett, 304
Cohn, 253 iCroffut, 108, 371
Colburh,54, 100, 100, 141,'Croke, 120
223, 230, 247, 243, 307, Cromett, 181
3.31, 354, 4G5
Colby, 85
136, 137, 142, 179-i Dolby, 432
181, 191, 210, 220, 228,! Dole, 84, 488
257,258, 201, 272, 297,'Dollock, 200, 446
298, 30<J, 323, 325, 320,!Dongan, 173
330, 302, 305, 434, 437,lDomiaeona, 19G
[Cromwell, 10,315,317,1 445-150, 400, 475, 404 [Donnell, 414
335, 410, 474. 484 Davison, 99. 281, 284, 430 Dure, 270
Colcord, 162, 107 Crosby, 148, 155 Dawes, 110, 135 |Dorman, 84
Colden, 366 Cross, 271, 392 Day, 90, 209, 228, 244,'Dorr, 302
Cole, 44, 89, 00, 97, ^'Crouch, 260, 282,437,449! 482.483 - poubleday. 442, 444
100, 220, 2G0, 270, 280, Croswell. 34, 35, 440, 443 DeAlprnham, 209, 300 (Douglas, 245, :;r«i, 3
437
Coleman, 434
Coles, 405, 404
Colganus, 123
Colkin, 306
Collamef, 351
Collingwood, 262
Collins, 15, 10,351, 300
Coiman, 34, 35, 225
Colton, 70. 428
Columbus, 40, 77
Comrim, 34
Comstoek, 428
Conant, 55, 230
Cone, 413
Croweli, 179, 244
Cruttenden, 80
Guckson, 202
Culloni, 210 j 494
Cumberland (Earl of), 'Dearborn, 247, 471.
302 Dearing. 180
ummings, 11, 217, 247 jDeBickerton, 300
(Deblois, 87
Do Costa, 221, 230, 2
Deane, 17, 83, 93, 100,; Dow, 80, 368, 300, 433
1:55, 102, 212, 221, 223,i Downing, 232, 30^, 433,
225, 230, 247, 248, 205, | 4::4
308, 309, 380, 437, 400, Dowse, 34, 281, 430-439,
Cummins, 2(30, 450
Cumnock, 354
iCunninghain, 87, 88. 102, 245, 311
| 244,260,489 DeDeux-I
Currier, SO, 354, 4:
Curry, 401
Curtis. 44,
474
[Deering, 87, 2
!i>e Forest, 00
305
Coningesby (Lord), 342 Gushing, ,92, 141,228, 229,'De Koven, 2
Conkiin, 453, 454
Connell, 301
Coimer, 245
Converse, 37.1
Conway, 301
370, De Laet, 201
475, 485, 488 iDe Lamartine,
Cusimiau, 230, 307, 31I,!Deland, 35
400 iDelap. 117, 257
Cussans.223 IDelaviUe, 184
Cooke, '37, 142,475. 205, 'Cutler, 34, 85. 91, 133. 'J <e]\ 417
280, 286, 2-7, 320, 349, J 222, 225, 270. 281. 28:.:, Ddop, 5!, 1st
404.-, 411. 443 435, 433, 436, 44.1^ 443,!DeLa Eochelbacauit,5Sj 3
Cooibrotli, 434 j 407. 4 --7 |De Merit. 1S1, 298, 290 i 400, 403, 4'.'4
Cooley, 360, 378-380 iCutt, 160, 163, 105, lC5,:Demi<;k, 205 [Duflield. 108
C'ooiiaae, 87, 05, 06, 08,: 20;. 234, 225, 272, 391,. Doming. 00, 91, 428 iDugdaie, 121, C0(
222,220,246 i 414 JDe Mont, 19J !Dutey, 2"8
Coomes, 407 Cutter, 240, 369. [Dene, 80 Dumas, 235
Cooper, 97. 280, 286 Cutting, 215, 222, 281 [Deneford, 393 iDtiniiner, 455, 4
Copelaud. 250, 201, 415, Cutts. 62, 232. 248, 27G,'Deuett, 3&i
442, 44:;
Drake, 25, 27, 62, 104-
106, 140, 105, 211, 223,
241, 307. 3:'.5, 340, :>7,
371,37'*.' 375, 101, -i3:,
4(59, 482', 494
[Draper, 80, 492
onts,241,242>!Drew, 180,436
[Drinker, 279
Drown, 181, 218
Duane, 248
Dubuc'350
Dudley, 21, 22,25,26,55,
I 105, 101, 477. 179, !-:>,
I 206. 21», 22.0, :\i2, 234,
?\ 428, 447*, 457--K-'.'!,
j I
446, 448, 449 1
376, 480, m
Denisoa, 312-335, 4u0,
Dim, 297, 208
Corey, 85, 248
' 429
Duncan. 8',
Cornbury (Lord), 457-: D
(Denmark, 17
Dunigan. -ii
45' !
Dsbaev, 88
! Den more. 181, 20-8
Danrap,8«, 172
Cornelius, 122
Dade, "190, 191
Dennett, 325
Dunn. 1S1
Cornell, 100, 221,245,370 Da (Jama, U2
Dennis, 13, 15
Dunsfer, 369
Corner, 452
Daguerre, 477
Denny,' 135, 451, 132
Dunstoa. 225
Cornwaliis, 242
Dakin, 411
Dent, 27 2
Dunton, 54, 57, 47C
Corser, 88 ,;
Lain, 224. 402
\Dev.v* 104
Dupee, ;J62
Corson, 131
1 >:j !•".', 228
ID'Ossili, 12, 182
Dnplessey, 43
Cortereal, 193, 104
Dailing, -48-50, 52,
182, Derbv, 92
Durant.256.258 2'J
Cortes. 4 -1
200
iDerelWst/Sl
449, 450
Cotter, 2 8
Daiton, 83, 301
!l>fertny, 90
Durfte,W
Cotter-ill, 103, 165
Dam. 434
iDe Ebahambeau, 241,
u\-^:n, ISC', 181
Cottiug, 87
Dame, 162, 229
i 242
Dnrk.ee, 84
Cotton, 58, 119,154,
Damon, 37,228, 25.1
258/De Eofaschik!, Co7
Durrb , 267, 482
232, 271, 2/ .', --8, 303,
261,43,8,442-444
iDCTvoi-gille, 127
Diirstib, W2
308. 3i X), 393, 420
Damre!!,80
Desaussura, 355
Duai ::. 450
Counts, 437. 412 (.Dana. 35', - ' R« 91
113,iDeseze, 350
D\: Simitterfe, 367
Cbwdry, 134
240, ,'--j3. -JS7, 288
353,!Deshoc.j 228
Dutch, 420, 421
Co well, 272, 225
J • i :•
|Deven.%87, 08
Datton- 245. 355,36
Cowley, 244, 302', 3CS
Danforth, .21, 24,26
286, Deverenx. 86
376, 42'J, 470
Cowper, 2-Jo
i. .':
!Dewhur-r *sl
Dwiglit. ■', S7, 91
CoyUnore, 279, 280
Daniel, 15, 18, 19.
255. 'De V.\0:'.-, i;28
■c-ss, ::.'.), :;.--o. 400
Crackboirce, "••>o
256, ;:00. 2C8, SOS^
4tO-;.L>ext-<-r. 60, 86, 100 206.
Dwiiieil, :-lu
Cradock, 259, 201, 447
• | 309, 311, 348, 483
Dyer, 15 118, I1C
Craft-, 362
Daniels. 89, 91, 224
[Dibble, 488
200, 124, iiS
Cram, 348
Dante, 123, 102
iDiekenson, 87
Dyniock, 305 .
Crunch. 80
Darling. 202
iDickerman, 440
Dv neweii, 262
CrandaU, 225, 24G
Dartmouth (Earl
of),iDickin»on,45. 82. 02
"
Crane. 13, 14, 16 15-20,
276-278, 342
[Dill, 130
E
118. 20-1, 254. 257-261, Das et, 26a)
DillingUam, 353
Eagles, 369
202. 445-'i~, 440, 450 JD'AuInav, 315.494
iDimmock. 117
Eagiesileid, 273
Crunaeld :.',,":
DaugSierty, 451
IDingmau, 107
Kals, 350
Crarv, 06
Davenport, 17, 258
259, Ditty, 272,434
Eame.s, 191
Crawford, 123
-301, D-x, ;■-'. 114, 222
|Earl.-,(KJ .
Cravihin, 'm
446-450. 4^5
[Dixon, 01, 131, 477
Ea.sru, 124
Crehore. 1*, 15-20, 254.: David (Kin?;, 122,
127 jDod, r.'yz
Ea-tburn, 241
2^5, 257, 259, 445. +47 ,
I
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Vol. XXIII.
43
49 S
Index of Names.
Eastman, SO, 302
Easton, 43
Eastv, 17
Eaton, 32, SS, 134, 217,
F |ForsvtB,246 Gilbert, 43, 85, 88, 197-
Fabvan, 433,434 Fosd'ick, 279, 282, 441 199, 232, 24S, JiI6, 436
Fahnestoek, 100, 220,!Fosket, 436, 443 Gile, 494
247, 37.7, 358 . JFoSS, 229, 392 Gill, 202, 204, 203, 422,
218, 229,316,' 369, 469 [Fairbanks, 353 Fosset, 441 442,404
Eddy, 55, 222 Fairchild, 91, 245 Foster, 88, 134, 233, 281,'Gillett, 43, 45, SI, ISO
Eden, 11*4, 201 Fairfax, 108, 128, 354, 30S'i 362, 303,438,442 IGiIlpatrick, 413
Eden, 21, 50, 88, 169, 224, Fairweather, 320, 392 Fouhel, 284 Gilman, 47-40, 52, 72,
248,341,438,455 Fanning, 131, 484 Fowle, 35, 109-117, 281, 148, 181-183,240,200,
Edgar (King), 121 Farrar, 483 284,302,435,437,440, 407
Edgcomb, 81 |FarreJl, 376 443,482 iGilmer, 215
Edgerly, 14,8, 170, ISO/Farmer. 00, 273, 310, 418 Fowler, 03, 72, 77, 101 'Gilmore, 253
297.298 IFarnswbrth, SO, 134 | 205,221,307 Gleason, 117
Fox, 141, 427 GJidden, 85
| Foxcroft, 37, 59, 288 Glover, 14-17, 20, 80. 135.
Foxwell, 232, 325 I 130,254-201,440,447
Edgerton, 429 Farnum, 85
Kdmister, 438 Farrington, 131
Edmonds, 281 Farsa, 124
Edmunds, 283, 2S4, 353, Farwav, SI
430, 442, 444 Fasset, 132
Edmundson, 290 Farwell, SS
Edward (King), 77, 124,IFaulkner, 87, 131, 133
126, 127, 107; 302, 410 I Faxon, 89
Edwards, 91. 134, 223,;Fav, 84, 492
230, 245, 2*30. 354. 410 jFearing. 228, 302
Eeles, 17, 18, 20, 254, 2&0jFellows, 69, 72, 248
272, 440, 450
Egerton, 300, 304
Fraher, 228 iGloyn, 301
(Francis, 97, 240, 310 (Goad, 154
Francis (King), 194, 195 Gobe, 281
Francceur, 114 Goble, 191
Franklin, 104, 197, 210, Goddard, 80, 222
418, 472. 488 Godfrey, 230, 419
Freeman,' 54, 56, 63, 8i,!Goffe, 35. C6
I 92. 145, 354, 400, *75 |Goit, 00
Felt, 50, 223, 280, 335, French, 85, 148. 15;, 220, !Gold. 220, 251
348 I 22S, 247, 200,'3:8, ±23, iGoWsmilh, 9
(Golds tone, 2;
i-Go;nara, 201
jGood, 154
IS"
Ela, 4S1 [Fenelon, 111 | 448-150
Eiborton, 304 !Fenu, 245 Freston, 185
Elbridge, 81 Fen no, H-lfi, 18, 19, 254,iFrevdis, 237
Eldridare, 178. 179 I 257-280, 445, 446, 4-18 Frierson. 60 iGooda'e, 90
Elgin (Lord), 70 Fenton, 09, 70, 72, 278 Frobisbc'r, 197, 193, 200,:Goode!l, 88,224, 22.:
Eliot, 211,225. 248, 312,! Ferc-as, 127 245, 303, 304 j 248
313, 336-350 IFernald, 83, 93, 149, 163,! Frost, 85, 271, 331, 332,'Goodhue, 154
Elizabeth (Queen), 53,1 230 j 359,414, 415, 435^ 441 1 Goodimrst, Si
77, 78, 197. 199,303, 304 jFerrars (Lord), 342 iFrothingham, 80, 97,116, Goo !;;::T 395
EUery, 41 iFerrerS, 305 j 190. 211. 284, 435, 443, -Goodman,, 202
EUethoup, 393 -Ferret, 419, 450 ! 444 | Goodrich, 91. 471
Elimgwood, 87 |Feri'Ja, 436 JFroude, 351 Goodwin '.%l, 95, 14'
Elliot, 271, 337. 335, 393.iFessenderi, SO, 309 Frver, 105 ; 338, 349, 414, 4"?
418 jFMd, 15, 18-20, 5S, 01,'Fuller, 12, 84, 126, 222,'Goodyetr, 232
Elds, 240. 241. 245, 240,' 100, 131, 133, 147, 185, : 230, 303, 354, 48:
335, 351,'J 357, 409 j 254-257,354 IFullertou, 86
Ellsworth, 90, 02, 240.-!Fifdd£, 370 IFunnell, 309
470 iFiiield,. 14S 150, 150, 158, Furbur, 153, 15*,
Elphanstone, 123 168,435 ; 164,272,433,434
Eltson, 435 Filiey, 470 Fyler. 296
Ely, 90, 133, 399, 428, 429J FiJ ! more, 248
Emanuel, 193 jFiniasou, 272 G
Emeis,206 Irish, 4/2 [Gadelas, 121, 125
Emerson, 59, 226, 297, j Fisher, 117,132, 133. 243,'Gaeber, 84
392 * j 302, 402 iGage, 275. 277, 470
Emery, 51, 84, 144, J84,!Fi-d.e. 30, 5-.'», -'0. ISJ.iGftines, 433
220, 302, 414-417. 422;i 220, 222, 247, 328, 358, Galiison, 87
j 309, 308 jGallop, 40. 153
Fitch, 40, 204, 220, 314JGal!owav, 81
308, 309, 404, 405, 472 Gaiton, 285
Fitley, 303 [Gambling, 271
Fitta, 245 Gammons, 228
Fla* g, 45, 222 Garaoii, 394
Flanders, 92, 419 jGandr, 92
Flaxraau, 73 jG-anneti, 228
Fleet,- 339 'Gardiner, 355
Fleming, 131, 207, 472 [Gardner. 57, 70. 85
SGookiu, 88. 20;:, 332, S02,
,390
102,
Emmons, 240
Ems, 429
Endall, 168
Vr.dlc-it, 17, 1<»5, 2.
317. 185
English, 232
Ems, 429
Eno, 371
Ensey, 358
Ensign, 43,44. 231
Epes,271
Erasmus, 124
Erdwiek, 304
Ericion, 2-30. 237
Eric the Red, 230
Ervia°r. 277
E'Scottello, 123
Essex (Countess of), 1
Estabrook, 130
Estes, 135
Esty, 353
Gorton, 219
8
Gosiiold, 193, 373
A
Gos«, 55,14.8,217,491
k
Gossler, 339
I
Goody: or, 207
'■71
Gouge,. 341
1
Gould,' 11, 30, 82, 130,
t 1,
) 8
270.280.281
Gove. g->-»
1
Go wan, 207
\\
Gowell, 394
Gower, 340
;
Grafton, il. 112,272,184
Graham, 80
\%
Granger', 93, 04
Grant, 00; 70, 72, 108,
\ i
Fletcher, 22, 103, 104, 104, 200, 212, 272, 288. iGn
160. 247, 377-391, 395,! 2&1 !Gtt
458. 182 JGarey, 220 iQr;
lEMiit, 88, 100, 171.451 j Gar ret, 279
jFlyng, 449 Gascoigne, 301
IFobes, 408 (Gates, 413
Foley, 223-225, 243, 362,|Gathelus, 122-124
I 482 iGavett, 361
IFollett, 162,433 Gay, 407
Foiliott.41fl Gaylord. 44
jFolsom, 47-51, 53. 66, 181Geune?a, 442
"\ 270. 2- 9-291, 302.!Genn4", 440
(Lord). 342
•Greene, 34,30,37, 83.87,
j 130-132, 134, 135, 1S7,
190, 191, 207, 208, 218,
253.
21
.1-24:
3"V,
_.v>,
279-483,
372. 442'
reenieaf, 04, 50, 58, 94.
95. 272, 338, 411,408
Eustis, 205-209, 471, 484 1 360, 415, 481,482, 494 "(George' CKing), 70. 73,
Everden, 40 |Fones, 2S I 104k 111, 351. 418
Everenden, 18, 1.9, 80,!Foote. «s, 90, 310. 371. !GernW( Lord), 342
238. 259, 261. -Ho I 375.429 IGerrisil, 88
Everett, 94, HO. 140, 222,! Foot man, 179. 208 iGibbius, 29 iGreenough, 87, 217, 193
247,405 I Forbes. 87, 207, 357 {Gibbon, 317 1 404
Everton, 437, 410, 443 ( Force, 230 iGibbs, 281 (Jre< nw.nr SI
Ewer, 191, 369, Ford. 118. 133, 2^3, 294,! Jihson, 00 Green woUl -7, 138,293
Irving, 487 j 295,318,411 !' }i< Jdings 50.53.-97. 427 304
Eyre. 222 IFordum, 123, 129 iGUUerdyke. 79. !
M
! Graves, 40, 00, 27^
-270,
t
1 2S1 2S3 284 287
U
'. X
Gray, 87, 133, ISO
L«?:*?7
i-15,
I
Index of Names.
40 9
Gregory, 36, S3, 130, 301 Ilnr.Unjr, 17
i
11
trdv,
)5, 319
H
irlstla
nrfen,
80
1!
ulo'v
245
It
irnvar
, 91
11
irper,
240,2.
10, 483
II
irring
ton, 2'.
2,280
,281
li
irris,
55, 1.1.4
, 137,
170
wej-li
l' 4*3
484
308
H
177. 18
IJ 93,
381,
458
!i
irrod,
273
[Hidkey, 20.6, 207
Hiekling, 88
Hickman, ■J«>7, 208
Hicks. IIS, 15 5, 100
Hiarbie, 91
-307, 407, 472
Grele, 104
Grennell, 84
Greflville, 7.1
Griffin, 34, 282, 442
Griffith, 300, 301, 393
Griggs, 21 4
Grimke, 217
Grirosted, 81, 32
Grinnell, 60
Griswold, 241. 345, c
371
Grizzell, 309
Gross, 16, 17, 43, 45 Hart, 132, 202, 203, 271, Hills, 22, 05, 464 I 144,101
Grosvenor, 83, 91, 303 j 303 Hillsborough (Lord),: 33K
] 244, 256-201, 370,
I 448, 47,0, 489
jlloulton, 88
illoreden, 120
Hovey,34
Howard, 34, 132, 132,
Hijrubridge, 81 I 310,370,437,472"
Hill, 0, 15, 34, 55. 37, 50,JHoWe. 00, 200, 218,
95, 135, 107, 108, 170,! 342
180, 279-281, :;07, 208, Howell, 240
301,303, 354, 370, 390,fHoyt, 148, 222, 224-
415,442,443 I 240-24*. ;j51, 302,
Millard, 215 (• 305. 433,43* i"2
Hilliard, 305,440, 477 Hubb
Grout, 01, 130 Hartshorn 85, 444 I 453, 454
Grove, 433, 43 1 : H artway, SI 1 1 rlton, 284, 435, 436
Grover, 34, 35, 37, 280, : Harvard, 270 Hinckley, 24.27,28,
Hines,3Sl
281
Groves, 200
Grynies, 91
Gumeld,301
Guild. 330
Guilford (Lord), 45:
I Harvey, 421
Hanvood, 190, 410
llinri:
i7i.i;
405, hi
| Hacking
,JHuir, 10c
in
|Haskias, 37, S3, 204,224, 175. 343-3*5
! 231,244,240 Hinsdell, 44-40
Hasko2,37 Hiselaud, 474
i'Haasev, 35 iHitchborne, 17
Gulliver, 14, 10-18, 20,lHasted, 326 (Hitchcock, 38. 82,88,415,! Humboldt, 492
254-27.0, 201, 344, 445;jlLastin,cs, 222, 226, 360 j 408,401 Hume,*)
Hatch, 72, 324 iilitt.435, 430,443 Humphrey, li'-:
IHathavrav, 83, 409 Hix, 272 j 3-17
!H.i:honie, 285, 315, 317. JHnadley, 170, 237, 23fi.jKunk:!-i<r, 27-0
| 320.330.331,444 1 347 [Hungerlbrd, 476
'H.t-'Vii, 38, 72. 05, 302 'Hoar. 222, 355, 410 lHuunewe.ll, i-v,:
i 373,306,401 Hobart,-G0, 219, 247 ' 488
Havens, 90 Hobbs, 131 [Hunt, 14, 15,17,
lHaward, 281 iHodarea, 223,247. 248,! 85,05,108,120,
[Havre's, 310 i 502,370 228, 247. 258-2<
iHawktns, 103 "104, 191,1 Hodgwan, 454 I 200.318,310,41
| 279,280 [Hogdon, 433, 434 Huuter, 264, 25j*,
IHawks, 37, 97. 132, 191 JHcl'z, 120 ' Hunting, 331, 30".
(Hawlev, 90.470 Hoerkins, 234 Huu^r.-dou, 87,
[Hay, 208 iHolbrOok, 118, 110, 22S .H ■:niin;;.o >, M,
iHayden . 55, 191, 25G, 257,! Hoicomb, 70, 81, 34:5. 474! 2; ."., -.7 v., 403
I 260,448 IHo'den, 87, 05 [IluaUoy, 402, 4-.31
Hayes, 107, 220, 478, 479-Holford. 300 jHnotoca, 4.20
Hainan, 310, 441 Holland, 33, 55-58. l42-|HuntTis, 271, 433
IHaynes, 360, 464. 455, 147,221, 301, 436 j 460,iKurd, 244.370,4
I 473, 474 j 469,470 ! 442-444.489
Havward, S3, 141-1 47, iHoMfcerfc, 44 fHurlburt, 232
447, 413,450
Guunbiorn, 235
Gunnison, 201
Gappy, 201, 438
Gnrnev, 311
Gnshee, 250
Gwin, 281, :}:6, 305
Gyps.on, 180
H
Habersham SS
Hackburu, 21
Hackett, 50, 53
Haddock, 226, 494
Hadleigh, 302
Hadiock, 280, 281
Hagar, 83, 222
Hagborae. 231
Haggett, 417
Halght, 351
Hailes, 125
Haines, 53. 148-169, 212,1 445. 446, 470
284, 430-432, 435, 455 iHcywood, 34
Hakluvr, 102, 194, 195, Hazard, 335
' 364 jHaaea.SS, 07
Hale, 26, vk 80. c-8, *9.;UazIit<, 471
• 02,' 100, 282, 433, 436, Head, 05. 170 '
440 ' jHealey, 220
Hales, 127 ! Heard, 304
Halifax ( Earl of>. 73 iHc.ub. 72
Hall, 60. f}.l, S3,' 88, 00,'Heatoo, 442, 443
91, 101, 108. 162-164,jHeberton, 358
107, 100, 219, 220, 220. Hod^ei, 342
247.2.V*. 2or\ 270, 3<J?.iHeman, 234
304, 305, 339, 504, 444 iKem.euv.-uv, 108, 132,304.11
Hollidar. 201
Holliasrsiiead. 79
iHoliid, '22-;. 253
iHollowav. 81
JHolman,' 16-20, 254
Hurry, 284, 444
Hussev,87
Hutchlus, 235, .
Holmes, 22, 27, 20, 72,'Hutcl:
00, 133. 145, 314, 228,1 41,
308, 310. 337, 350, 36k; 185,
300. 504, 107 ! 2.-7,
Holt,' S4, 80. 342 i 460
Holtoa, 247, 205 Huicc
Holyoke, 175 209, SSftjHydo,
'fh
EI&Hom, 80,313,344
Halleck.22l
Hrdlet, 87
Hai lock, 4'H
HalhnveJl, 452
Hals ted, SI, 82. 101
Ham, 272, 302, 434
Hamblin, 403
rll.emmingway, 81
[Henchman, 323, 483
[Henderson, 88, 40t
1 He n ^stenberg, 216
jiieui-y (Kin*;, 77,
>C5>2G8;
jHomans, t
jHomer, 112
'Homes. 3^9
IHood, 453 [Mo. 55
rs.iHooker. 22, 87. 01. ICO, Ig«k'sfden,.8C
Hynd3baw, 02
1
4U>!
302,304,1 369,416 in^su!*, 110. 32.>
iHoooer, M, =7, 304, 415 Undersoil, 7';. 01
Henshaw, 257, 260, 448-lfope, &5 -Ir^v-rson, ir,i
unUton, 220, 372 i 452 Hopkin1?, 32, 43, 57, COOj-lnjCRrston, Hi
Hepborn, 270 217,224, 225, 244, 2i0,il'umuii, *13
iHepworth, 393-395 | 301 lioness, 12?.
'Heriulfsson, 236 iHooklnson, S3 jlreiand, 126, 438
, 217, j Herman, 351 Hopley. 302 jlreson, lM
222,2.30,28:1,284 ; Herri ck, 230, 338 Ifloppin, 84-. 229 Irvine, 209
Hauaford,2U,466 !l.Cerri'mah, 72 iHcrsfora, 54 ;Ivory, ii-l
Hancock, i, GO, 105, 211,jHerrlfi, 132 iHomwc-U, 9.1
2i5«», 2Mjr 452, 457 IHersey. 12, 18, 20, 229,i£tortoa. 10-20,254-257,1 d
Luv/i, v' I 254,201,445-148,450 260,302,445-450 Jackson, 86. 02,
!':; ' .1:.lv".' |a«tb,i7tt \iu>«:*, 153^ 1 180,203,21s,'.
.'/.,•. -m. :;>i, 111,480 I'iJc west, "131,228 Hosmor, 43, 46, 57, 88 ' 403
Hap*. 5us jllewev, 395 Huu^U, 57, 24(i LJacobs. 58. 200
UardHi, 5i0 iileylen,124 iHv.u-Oton, IMC, 18, li.li.'JuOrcy, 557
476
H
Hamirt, UQ3
Hamlet, 369
Hamliu, W,l*
Hammond, 5
500
Index of Names.
Jagger, 410
Kiersted. 81
Land, 299 |
Lossing, 23S, 183
1-1
Jago, 1(57
Kilham, 80
Law, 212, 400-462
Lothrop, 8::, 204, 229, 288,
h
James, 131, 100. 250
Kiinb.nl!, 60, 01, 84, 85,
Lawrence, 88, 94, 213,'
352,472 ;
Load, 118,220, 292, 423,
441
Jamea (King), 21, 77,82,
90, 222, 247, 354, 421
222, 247, 302, 444, 475-
\
171, 177, 407, 403. 404
Kimberly, 343, 314, 470
480, 494
\
Janes, 107.
Klucade, 395
Layard, 76
Loudon (Earl cf ), 207,
\
Jauvriu, 02, 201, 434
King, 88, 282, 295, 415,
La'vton, 1G2, 270,434
2G8
A
Japhet, 124
431, 479
Leach, 108, 270, 279, 393
Loudoun, 202
Jaque, 280
Kingmaa, 144, 225. 488,
Leake, 398
Lougiiead, 450
Jaquith, 2S0
494
Lear, 59
Louis XIV. 413 .
Jarvis, 376, 488, 4S9
Kingsbury, 54, 09, 83
Learning, 129, 494
Louney, 223
1
Jay, 3, 128, 218
KL;gsiey,' 133, 230, 259,
Learned. 30, 72, 191, 222
Lovelace (Lord), 458 •
1
JeflVries. 235, 279
192
Leathers, 179, 181, 299
Lovell, so, 118, 293, 294
i
Jefferson. 93, 472, 4S7,
Kingston©, 180
Leavenworth, 79
Lovering, 01
?, '
490
Kinkaid, 179. 298
Leavitt, 97, 352, 479
Lovett, 211
Jeffries,. 210, 411
Kinnan, 387
Leehford, 400
Lovewell, 05, -111
Jemmisou, 250
Kinnard. 379
Lechmere,4G0, 401
Low, 392 • )
Jenckynson, 197
Kinnecut, GO
Lee, 115, 216, 222. 24-i\
Lowden, 280, 284, 444
Jenkins, 35, 88, 99, 341
Kirkland, 214
■ 248,271, 295, 348, 352,
Lowder, 330, 337
Jenks, 128, 233
Kirtland, 428
308, 429
Lowell, .',y, Hi
%
Jenner, 281, 282, 433
Kiteherin, 279, 280
Leeds, 88
Lower. 127, 410
1
Jenness, 148, 151, 155.
Kittredge, 149, 300
Leete, 30-33
Lowrey, 91
'l
15G, 432, 433
Knapp 215, 355
Leftwich, 304
Lucy, 270, 271
| !
Jenney, 403
Kuril. 437
Leggett, 103, 104, 185
Luclkin, 281, 436
Jennings, 72, 167, 246.
Kaight, 131, 155, 201,215,
Leicester, 80
Ludiow, 294
1 '
h
395, 490
200. 281, 232, 284. 300,
Leicester (Earl of), 197
Lirat, V-:S. 154.237. 241,
Jennison, 222
437-439,443
Leisler, 307
372,431, 407, 408, 471
Jerome, 123
Knill, 283
Leland, 84, 1:3, 120
Luseonx'cSl
Jewell, 149
Knock, 415
Leman, 4- 8
Luther, 77, 224. 412
Jewett, 79, S3, 222, 43?
Knott, 271
Lemon. 100, 442
Luxford, 309
n 1
Jimmison, 438
Kuowltou, 92, 445
Lennev, 477
Lyrnau, 91, 205. 224, 339 1
Lyude, 35, 90, 95, 134, |
191,280, 28.1. 2>0, 288, |
i
John [King), 390
Kivov.'ie;,, 44.'
Leonard, 38. 92, 217, 288
Johnson, 9, 09. 72, 83, S9,
Knox, 338 .
Leslie, 132,355
1 '
92, 100, 135, 100, 189,
Kohl, 192-194. 201
Le Tremouille, 85
327,435, lis, 139, 141 .8
* i
191,210. 222, 2.30, 2?::.
Krmumaeher,' 357
Leverett, 105, 100, 280,
Lyon, 13, 19, 20, 89. 2.35, > %
i
274, 279, 2S3, 284, 314,
Kuhn, 362
287
254-258, 371 i
I
315,493, 430, 431, 457,
Kunstmatm, 19-4
Lowell in.. 300
Lyson, 474 ':'«s
1
475
Kyine, 306
Lewis, 35, 57, 87. 129
'
l! '
Jon'ini,"357
13o,]iS, 151, 155, 158,
M
i'<
Jones, 12, 30, 70 'C4, 88,
T,
165-10S, 221, 223, 224.
3Sacaul.iv, 273
!
90, 13:, 1C0, 102, ISO,
La Blunt, 125
22-, 22'.*, 244, 247, '..79.
Macdonough,277
191. 210, 211. 2]'.', 220,
Ladd, 47-50, 52. 53, 81.
281, 3G1, 395, 483, 493
Mack, 43.;
\\
222, 228, 257, 2G9, 271,
159, 181-183, 290, 414,
Libby, 180, is.1., 203, 271,
Mackay,479 it
279, 2.-0. 284, 297, 353,
393-395
Hackee, 250
369, 43r>, 434
Lafavette, 97. 210, 372,
Liddall, 456
Mackintosh, 117
IV
Jonson, 77
472, 474
Lidgett, ill
Mac Lean, 340
'■,')
Jordan, 14, 20. ISO, 232.
Lairg, 230
Laird. 353
Lincoln, 8, 9, 12, 57, SO,
Mackworth. 303 \
\\\
362
84, 80, 234, 220, 24?
Macmiilan . 2 <:■
[
i
Josselyn, 308-370, 4G0,
La]oie, 229
Lincoln ( Bishop of), 290
Macquerry. 441
470
Lake. lOi, 212, 232
Lincbey, ISO
Haey, 57, 132. 239
Jov, 309
Lamb, 420
Linsley. 88
Madison. 93, 403, 450
Joyce, 223
Lambert, 97. 247
Lippincott, 309,473
Ma-Geogi egau, 123
5 J
Juilil, 43, 46, 143, 405
Latuberton, 173
Liscomb, 81
Magog, "12 4
',
Juvsoa, 433
Lampsoo, 376, 494
Llscome, 16-19, 254
MuiPr, 133
Lanison, 228
Lisle, 5'.K 410
Main waring, 124, 400
K
Lanahan. 491
Lister, 300, 379
Maicom (King), 312
:'.'.■<
Kancamagus, G5
Lancaster, 79, 80, 11.1
Lithgow, 87
Malum, 272
:' I
Kane, 197
Landie, 272
Lttt^, 102, 302, 370, 477.
Md 7ii, 305 !
f'i
Karlesfne, 237
Lane. So, 107, 208, 209,
480
Mamertinus. 123, 124 ]
- X
Karnes, 481
295. 296
Lifctlefield, 22S
Manchester, 80 'i
i'!1
Kast, 231
Ian?, 159, 179, 322, 394,
Liveen, 343, 344
Mann; 114, 115
|ii
Keating, 123, 125
395, 482
Livermore, 92, 132, 222,
Manning, 162-185, 291,
?;j|
Keayne, 208. 2G9.
Langbridge, 272
225, 3G2
3G9
^■ii
Keith, 297
Lhi^-Iov-, '53. s7, 2G0, 2GD.
Livingston, 85, 104. 402,
Mansfield, ,?9, 92, 37 >
;,r
Kellogg 43,40,89,247
272. 271, 27o. 338
403
Mansur, 331
'4
1
m
Kelly, 210
Langley, 15, i80, 297
Livius, 275, 2."o
Man waring, 390, 399-
K dton, 13, 14
Langvvorthy, 483
Lloyd, 123, 124,207,301
401, 403
Kempenhaugh, 300
Laaman, 91
Looden, 323
Marali, 238
Kempt ho en, 2ft2
Lanneau, 91
Locke, 159, 233. 433
Marcelliirus, 124
Kenard, 393
Lansing, 412
LockwOOd, 237, 239, 300
March, 72, 280, 284, 432, ",
Kendall, 3U
Laphani, 243
Lodge, 300
441
Kendrick, 83, 253. <±8d
Larbrick, 81
Logvn, -439
Marer, 99
II
Kenison, 107, ISO
Larkin, 279. 430
Lok", 192, 197, 364
Marer. celli, 402
Kenneth, 120
Larkland, 162
Long, 72. 84, 95, 279, 2S2,
Mark, 440
"■ V}'
Kenuiston, 181
Larrabee, So, 271= 272
284, 438
Markham, SO
Mi'
Kenny, 132
La Roche, 190
Loogbrio.ce, SI
Marlborough (Puke of \
Kent, 297, 298, 430
Larv, 279
Longespe*, 349
342
is
Kettell, 191
Laskey, 179. 298
Longtey, 34, 357
Mar-ret t. SG, 214
\t
Kettle, 435, 439, 443.441
La t cu mi), SI
Longstih et, 80
Marsh, 43, 85, 80, 179,
i !' |
Keyes, 37s, 450
Latham. 80
Loomis, 44. -i0
is 1,218, i98, 351. 429
J
Keyset-, 40
Larhrop, 50, 229, 2S3, 403. 'Lopez, 87
Marshall, 132, 260, 338,
1
Kevson, 485
437
Lord, 84,90, 135,209.284.
340, 430,439, 450
Kidder, 30, loo, 131, 222,
La Tour, 315
301,51s, 319, 44o, 411,
Murshiield, ii
, i
223, 225, 247, 248, 302,
Latrobe, 248
443
Mar-ton, 157, 180, 4.30,
i
440, 444
!Luttuner, 340
Loring, 80, 116, 22C, 302
452
;!
Index of Names.
501
125
Marthens, 305 [Milesius, 124
Martin, 33, 59, 84, SS, S9,iMilior, 2S0
100, 232, 271), 3:51, 4SS jMiller, 13-17, 10, 60, 1G7
Martindale, 91 254, 25(3-258, 200, 201
Martyn, 153, 100, 10a 273, 435, 437, 438, 444
Marty*, 201 . I 440, 447, 449, 450, 454
Marvin, 244, 240, 370, Milling, 267
371, 472 (Mills, 87, 88, 475
Mary(Queen\26,197;302!Milman, 357
Mason, 25, 80. 92, 168,- Milton, 77, 111
173, 180, 202,' 2-, 234, Miner, 88
240, 265, 294, 298, 333,'Minor-, 190, 398
395, 487, 492
Mather, 23, 25, 26, 90, 92,
152, 173, 170, 177, 215,
225,237, 282, 297, 341,
342, 307, 374, 375, 464-
406, 470
Mathes, 1S1
Matson, 92
Matthews, 134, 179, 207
Mattocks, 373
Maud, 127
Mav
370,4
Maximianus, 123
Maximilian, 242, 474
Maxon, 95
Mayhew, 288
Kayo. 60
Mazarin, 76
McAlLster, 229
McAuliffe, 229
McCarthy, 49
Mmot, 87
Mirick, 281, 431
M is ha we v, 293
Mitchell.90, 14;
18, 272, 279, 3
442
Mixer, 86
Mixter, 222
Moliueaux, -304
Monsey, 149
Montague, 471
rick, 191, 279, 204.; Montgomery', 2
422'
Moody,
! 165
Mooers.
Mooie,
218, 244." 310, 3'
393. 4.18, 478, 4i
More. 179,272,4::
Moi'ehouse, 24 5
IMores, 438
Nectanebo, 76
JJeedham, 83, 301
Neill,9s,108,3os-370,374
Nelson, 182, 272, 402
Nevins, 403
Newbury, 89
Neweomb, SI, 222, 404
Newcomen, 267
Newell, 86, 281, 4.3-8, 442,
444, 453.. 454
Newha 1 1 , 35, 55-57,59,97,
133, 141, *70
Newkirk, 300, 221
Newman, 409
New ni arch, 203
New! on, 77,84,426
Nichols, 31, 89-91
132, 280, 281, 304,
375, 4 37. In", 4>o
Nicholson, 393
Niekerson. 178, 179
Niles, 33, 16
jMnigret, 317
25i,iNTiul, 124, 125
Nix, 441
15, 104, 160; 101, Noble, 72, 90, 134
Nock, 180, 181 297
39 Note, 394
2, 27, 28, 57, 201,JNorbury, 299, 300
444
17S,267;
, 95
349
Mccliatock, 182. 153.491iMoriran, 15. GO, 281, 30 i
6, 369,INorcros3, 222, 223, 2
i-486 jKorman, 95
Nor revs. 300
Norris, 134
Northampton (Earl
439
McConaugliV; '
58j '
':..]•;•
'
Northumberland (Dn
MeConihe, So
Morison, 56
cf), 210
McCord, 305
Money, 282
Nortou. 90, 159, 241,2
McCorkle, 108
Morri.ce, 319
2;'0, 282, 2% i, 339. 3".
McCulloek, 133
0 1"
Morrill, 351,421,49'
Nottinbam(EarIcJi.
McDonough, 83
359
Morris, 108, 185. 191,
371,
Nourse, 142
McEwen, 405
390
Nowell, 22,190,282, 2
McGrath, 91
Morrison, 56, 226
410
Mcliin, 129
Morse, 29, 54. 222,
507,
Noves. 83, 87, 215, 2
McKean, 56 .
467, 477
486, 488
McKeeu, 134
Moraa, 141
Nutter, 433, 434
McKenzie, 124,
125
Morton, 45, 92, 190,
203,
^ye, 409
McLean, 476
232. 283, 439. 449,
106
0
MoMakon, 90
Moselev. 324
Oakely, 191
McMnrphy, s(j
Moses, '271
-,'akes, 95
McNeil, 63, 06
Moss, 393. 426
Oakma.u, 83
Meade, '^37, S49
.303,308.
Motley. 139, 408
Oburn, 209
371, 438
Mote a, 304
O'Cai.laghan, 309
Meades, 344
Mou'fcon.OO. 117.132
,157,
Ode.11,88
Meadows, 346
131,303, 394
lOdiorne, 203, 433
Means, 133. 221
Mountford. 226
Odlia, 475
Meder, 180, 181
293, 394
Mount fort,' 484
Onerton, 300
Mellins, 34
Mours, 309, 318
Olcott, 44
Mellows, 191
Mousail, 190, 19i,
281,
Oldham, 40, 80, 222
Melius, 450
441,443,444
Oliver, 37, 272, 287
Melton, 1>0
Mow, 395
O'.mstead. 79, 82, 245,
Melville, 217
Sludge, 108,243.240
,376
Ong, 34
Melvin, 438
Muller, 376
Orcutt, 228
Meredith, 129,
300
Ordway. 81
Merit, 180
Munroe, 215, 216
Orlera, 266
Merivale, 351
Muusell, 68, 107, 1CS
235,
Ormestou, 300
Merriam. 85, >
54
239, 245-247, 364,
367,
Onus, 90
Merrill, 44, 40,
244,368,
308, 372. 490
Orr, 226, 230, 478
419, 421, 422,
473, 474,
Muroli, 20
Ortellus, 201
494
Mur»hv,210
Orton, 231
Merriman, 108
Murrav. 91. 113, 114
, 131
Osborne, 90, 281, 283
Merritt, 291
Musselwayj 81
Osgood, 84, 233
Merrow, 180
Marin. 84
Otey, 379
Merrv, 44, 180
Mygatt, 43
Otis, 105, 224, 288, 3
Merwin, 371
451
Meserve, 102, 2
01-203
N
Otway, 81
Mes.-er, 84
Napoleon, 492
Overbury, 53
Messervy, 201.
203
Xazh, 53, 118, 191,
282.
Oweus, 301
Messin-rer, 222
223, 247
292, 4 13
Qxenbridge, 79, 81, 2,'
Metcalf, 216, 3"
6, 449
N-.-oo, 11. 58, 109,
HI;
Miaetonomo, r
14
222. 355, 395
P
Middleton, 303
NataUant 19
Packard, 87
Mighili, 43
Seal, 119. 105. 167,
299,
Packer, 432
Miguel, 193
431, 132 497
Pasjan, 131
Miles, 179, 451
Neanuer, 85
Page, 87, 180, 477
Paige, 56, 267-260, 483
Paine, 118, 211, 260, 292,
373, 446-449, 479
Pni liter, 90
Palfrey, 97, 170, 171,173,
174, 315, 335, 341, 455
Palmer, f>S, 72, 99, 130,
173, 190, 191, 223, 280,
412, 413, 417, 452, 462
Palmes. 343
Palms, 30, 32
lanizzi, 74
Parish, 85, 369
Parke, 92, 222
Parker, 35. 47-50, 52, 60,
84, 87, 88, 91. 95, 131.
133, 162, 181-183, 215,
247, 289-291, 355, 362,
I 4-10,471
Pavkjrus. 34*
iParkfiurs;, 79, 81. 222
jParkman, 235, 236. 442
jParka, 393
Parneil, 442
Parric'fc, 438
Parsons, 43, 59, 207, 214.
229, 247, 295, 2"6, 359,
I 367, 411, 482. 485, 488,
492,494
7 Partridge, 22, 95, 231,
i 234, 2eS, 395, 408, 457
jPasquiligi, 194, 200
. Pussaconna way, 65
;f),!>'attee, 468
|'Patten,51, 109,444
d (Duke, Pal -isrson. 391
(Paai, 50
,iPawl6ttfLowlV342
iPaywm, 449
.MViii-odv. 11, 273, 340,
?S4,jPearce
eare,
2J«,FPearso
0. 2:
-;4
4L8, 4'i
100-K
Pec
425
PeckMai, 199
Pedro, 109
Pcete, 31
Felice, 03, SO, 97
211, 222, 254-257
394,' 395' 445/482"
Peiham. 28
Pembert&u, 191
Pembroke (Earl 01
Pender, 33.1
Pendleton, 160, 1&
197
439
202, 360,
Perthallow, 26?
jPemicost, 279
iPepnereli, 201,
{ 415. i89
iPepys, 126, 123
iPereivaJ, 90
I Peri go, U±)
Pt-ri^ord, 109
'Perkins, 90, 01
264, 284. 31S,
! 477
iPerloy. 11,224,248
,!Perne, 22
Perry, 359
iPestalozzi. Ill
'Petq^niaa, 375
: Peters, 40, 413
PofctengiU, 85
Pettitt,379
Peverly, 272
Pevey, 433, 434
Phelps, 87
Phideas, 76
iPhilbrick, 81, 155,156
104. 24*.
421, 465,
502
Index of Names.
Philip (King), 23, 27, 32,iPritchett, 319
323,331,335 Proby, 475
Philippe, 109 Proctor, 24, 85, 471
Phillips, 118, 222, 26D,!Prouty, 229
279, 282, 286, 293, 325,jPrudden, 60
326, 341, 3.},}, 413, 423,|Puc, 10s
424, 437-440, 442, 443 Puffer, 13, 14, 16-18, 245,
Philpot, 120 ! 254, 258, 259
Pkips, 20, 32, 176-178,! L'ulten, 048
23-2,280, 341, 312, 43-5, Pulsifer, 307
439,441 jPulteney, 346.
Phipps, 390 IPunchard; 83
Pickell, 13:3 [Purchas, 201
Pickering, 12, 135, 270, Purple, 474
288,355,394,434,486 Putnam, 37, 5.5, 84, 86,
Pickins, 255 133, 444, 471
Pierce, 12, 63, m, 05, 191, Puttillow, 228
216, 226, 287, 3-54, 435,!Py<ran, 344
442,447,477 IPvnchon, 91, 173, 288,
Pierpont, 30, 113, 440 333, 307
Pike, 164, 228, 2r2, 281,1 Q
324, 327, 329, 426, 139. Quarles, 85
240, 2t7, 207, 279, 350,!Salmou, 200. 448
302, 368, 479, 480
Richman, 89
Richmond, 211
Ricketson, 58
Riddle, 358
Rider, 244, 240, 491
Salter, 182, 13,0
Saltonstali, 29, 79, 102,
222, 287, 347, 485
Sampson, 83, 101, ISO,
I 226, 395, 442, 494
Samway, 81
Ridgwav, 79, 81, 281, 350 Sanders, 54, 309, 304
Rigby, 317 ISamierson, 130, 222
'Saiidvs. 301
[Quick, 272
minev, 25, 27,
470
Pinekum, 1G2
Piner, 431
Pinkertort. 364
Piper, 100, 431
Pirtle, 48/
Pitcairn, 47%
Pitcher, 14-16, IS, 41. 99,jRackley, 394
367 [Radnor (Earl of>
Pitman, 181, 271, 392, S94iRafn, 236
Pittee, 118, 292, 293, 423,iKainer, 442
424
Rimes, 392
Rindge, 80
Riplev, 85, 371
Ritchie, 228, 244
Ritter, 40, 87, 357
Robbi.ns.50, 17S,22S,2S0,
309, 356
Roberts, 162, 180, 182, 392
Roberral(Lord), 196, 197
Robeshore. 412
Robinson, 35, 60, 8S, 92,
200, 210, 269, 340, 300,
361, 305, 392, 408. 411,
i7x, 483
Rocharnbeau, 474
say ( .
31
j 341, 350
[Ransford, 284
4.3?5jRanuiphu->, 400
Rantoul, 211
s,362,|RappalL
jRarideu,
[Bawley,
[Rawlins,
.')"
0 jRawlinion, 76 Row, 43'
89, 108, 147'Rnwson, 2*-23, 255-258JRowe- 9:
Pitts, 87, 280
Pixley, 2'J5
Place, 433, iS4
Plaisted, 271, 321,
Player, 485
Plimpton, 91
PI u miner, 8S
Plumbed, 81
Point/, 300
Pollard, 353
Polloy, 393. 394
Polsted, 81
Pomeroy, 180, 295
Pomfret, 102
Pontii'.c, 230
Poole, 83, 211, 307.3;
Poor, 55, 183. 368
Pope. 10,87, 116,2
378, 4u3> 408
Popham, 197, 390
Popkin, 59
Pormort, 186
Porter, 60
240, 301, 371, if
471.483,484,492
Pet, 98
Potter, 61-60, 244
376, 482, 4*0
Pottinger. 291
Povey. 174, 3.13
Powell, 86, 98, 284
Power, 218
Powers, 351
Praers, 304
Pran~, 370
Pratt'; 35. 36, 85, 93
132, 145, 222, 220, 228,
231, 244, 349. 384, 380.
408, 427: 439, 4+0. 477
Preble, 38, 102, 2 16
Pre nee, 27
Prescott, 355, 417, 421,445 R'nyswin, 301
Presse, 410 [Rice, 35, 84. 06-9S, 112
Prestland, 299, 300 | 302, 392, 395
Preston, 84,67, 94,180,393;Rieh. 95, 2:«
Prevost, 483 JBichard ( King), 127, 301
Price, 4-13 : i0t)
Priehet, 282 [Richards, 21, 29, 30, 4'.
Priestley, 111 | 40. 01, 229, 2S6, 400
41,60
j 92, 222, 287, 408, 482, 485| Rochetbucault, 309
Quiner, 211 Rochester, 79, 60
Quint, 7, 247, 433, 134, Rockingham (Lorrl),276;Saw;
! 486 Rodaveli. 245, 376 iSaxe
R Rockwood, 100
IRoclui^ton, 306
542 i Uodes ,"102 '
}Rodger3, 353
[Rodman, 151, 164
iKodveUan, 301
Roe, 30.2, 435
Roger, 121
Rogers, 85, 86
224, 228, 233
273, 274, 335
400, 487
Saaford, 230, 412,476
Sargeanfc, 89, 279, 3^5
Sargent,. 35, 104, 10G, 178,
220, 244, 418,422, 151 '
Sartain, 240
Satchells, 121. 122, 120
Savage, 29, 32 33- 54, 00,
135. 151, 174. 175. 178,
185, 180, .32. 200, 20;'.
273, 301. 007, 308, ;:i!0,
312, 321, 334-330. 345,
346, 348,' 349, 351,394-
307. 405, 410, 464, 407,
_ 409-471,475
Sawfbrd, 280
li, 80, 155
2>
Kaisbeck, 362
Raleigh, 198, 199.416
Rameses, 70
Ramev, 91
Raniusio, 194, 195, 201
Ran, 279
Rand, 191, 223, 247, 2i
280, 282, 284, 438, 439,! Rollins, 02, 24:
441,443.444 JRolio, 127, 413
Randall, ' 118, 180, 293.Eomam.is, 127
35 i, 427 ' Roynnev (Earl of), 342
Ratldle, 424 iRoot, 42, 72 ;;0, 295
Randolph, 22, 2-3, 25, SO.IRoots, 132
334JRosewell, 450
ROSS, 100.223
0
3rd),
jSayre, 91
Say ward, 60
iScaiiger, 122
Scaranion, ill, 415, 48'
I Scarborough , 79
[Scarborough (Earl ci
I 542
>, 3.-0
Kossmi, ool, 3.57
Roswell, 282
Ro*ch,208 •
Rotherford, 3.3
Rouse, 271. 280
Rousseau, 111
ROUX, 402
3
405., 310.321 .535,4,
Ray,'Sf», 390
IRaymond, 228. 4
374,lRead, 116, 186, •.
I 351, 440, 493
1 Rechberg, 242
[Redington, 222,'
Redman, 256
[Reed, 91. 117, S
372,392,403
Reffieoir, 125
|Reid, 66, 86
Remick. 393
Remington, 287
Rennard, 2:28
Revere, 276, 356
Reynolds, 179, 2:
lib. ode, 59
Rowland, 301
j Rudolph, 218
11,
Rumford 0
Rov, 20,2:55,
Rovali, 432
Ruck, 34.3
Ruflfce, 13.1
Ru-jgle.5, 23!
Rush. .'350
113, IK'. .Schoolcraft. 05
>41', 270,iSclu;u'er, 4-9
>01, 393-j Schuyler, 372
Scos-'away. 325
iScou,' 15-17, 113, 121-131,
200. 271, 280, 308. 4(4,
412,451'
Scribner, 107, 418, 410
!Scar).e,'2l8
■Sear.?, 280
iSeavey, 83, 303
[Seaward, 272
;Sedzwkk.4.2, 43, 45,279,
310,371
fcegrave, 505
SeVden, 90
iSempson, 396
'Seneca, 123, 124
Sentcr, 186, 395
ISeru, 124
Settle, 245, 363, SC4
iS<we^ 28, ^6,288, 395,4*2
Sewa'il, 25, 88, '67. 174,
lint), 66, SSi 187, 190, 214, 215, 283,,
135 I 266, 491
I Seward. 272
Sexton, 338
Seymour, 45, 4C, 91, 207,
492 232,476
Shaokford, 72, 272, 392.
;s( 44;
120,
iaell, 72, '^>y 99, 109, 394
(0. 191, 232, 272, 275,:ShaftesbUry (Lord)
«, ££/, £!$>,[
oil, 43.5-137, 444,
i'J-i
Prince, 28, 41, 105, 2.:5,: Richardson, 30,
Ru
st, 85
Ru
Um, 412
Ry
all; 439
S
Sa
)ine, .362
S:i
Uer.305
S;'.
fin, 280
Sji
lord, 351
Sti
nsbjry, 200
237, 307, 465., 465
84,jS:«lisbury, 231
03, 134, 120, 191. 223,
tly, :i81
aiK..speare. ../>, tt, 222,
3'' 1
'[Shall, 202
Shannon. 271, 392, 395
|Shapleigli, 232
[Slmpley, 30,, 272
Sliarpe. ..67>, 384 .
Lshur.tuck, 337, 378
'Shaw, 41,118, 120,281,355
Shaya, 230
iSbeafe, 203, 444
iShearwood, t>2
LShed'd, 61, 220
iShedcly, 272
ISUchu:, 229
.
Index of Names.
503
Sheldon, 402 [Soutbwick, 413
Sheldon, 42, 43, 246 Sparhawk, GO, 222, 369,
Shcltets, 301 480, 400
Shepard, 42, 43, 45, 72, Sparks, 24G
82. 100, 230, 231, 244,|Spau)ding, 82, 34S
Strype, 202
Stuart, 217, 267, 30S
Stubbs, 282
Sturgeon, 340
Stur/ns, 87
309,!Sponce, 47-00, 181-183, Sttirtevant, 204, 470
413, 476
Shillaber,92
Shipway, SI
Shortridge, 272
Shrimpton, 410
Shubrick, SI
[Thorp, 117
Throsby, 804
Thurston, 90
Tibbetts, 180, 181, 201
JTicknor, 242, 330. 370
Tidd, 27'J, 284
Tilden, 70, SO
[Tileston, 110
Sullivan, 03; 62, 87, 93,jTiUinghast, 133,222
05, 104, 108, 127, 210, Tillotson, 425
240, 270, 310. 372 Tinkhaih, 83
Sunnier, 13-20, 92, 25t-'Tirreii, 220,229,345,345
261, 445-449 Titeomb, 81, 215
Burenne, 113 To bey, loo, 223
spooner, vo, s22.:i.iO,231,jSutton, 223, 280 Todd, 60, 253
247,248,348,407-409,477 Swadden, 162 jTolman, 17, 256, 445, 440
Spotswood, 121 Swaddling, 108 (Tompkins, i)9
Si>rague, 82, 133-135, 190,|Swaine, 35, 72, 135 Tompson, 14,34. 17;J, 180,
I 207, 282
Spicer, 481
ISpierd, 113
439,447,448,450 I 200,201 IStuttin, 191
Shepherd, 130, 180, 181,]Spencer, 42, 45, 178, lSlJstu^vesant, 481
257, 299
Shepherdson, 191
Shepiey, 4S1
Sheppard, 73, 10
223, 247, 437, 4-40, 483 [Spinney, 302
Sheppy, 2^1, 2-4, ill jspotibrd, 141-145
Shepreeve, 336, >33
Sherburne, 72, 131, 150,
103, 105-167, 302
Sherman, 90, 222, 370,
191, 217, 215, 356, 405,!Swa.n, 257, 414, 447, 451 101, 250, 200, 437
407, 437, 430
Sprig, 272
jSpnng, 36, 130, 2-22
[Spurway, 81
i8 v.i're, 390, 3,13, 386
ghurtleff, 244, 307, 310,'Sru, 125
311, 352 iStackpole, 229
Shute, 22, 234 I - i ? fiord, 200, 492
Shuter, 231 Stamford ( Karl of), 242 iSwinnertoa, 13-15
Sias, 179, 180, 208 Standfsb, 27, 70, 311 Syll, 219
Sibley, 191 ' Stanlev, 4.2, 12, 133, 291,lSvint\s, 395
345-347 jSymntes, 191, 280-282, Towle, 20::
tansby/309 j 359,410 (Towne, 220, 222-22G. 22.9
ca'ples, 101,218, 219, 470 Svmonds, 317, 333, 333, 247,248
Siblo, 331
Sidaway, 220
Sigourney, 402, 4S3, 484
Sweares, 228 jToogood. 271
Sweet, 100, 245 Topliff, 72, 261, 445
Sweetser, 97,279, 443, 194|Toppan, 215
Swctland, 15, 16-1» ITcrrev, 83, .118-120, 228,
ISwett, 438 I 229,247.292,293,335.
Swift, 18-20, 95,231,254- 423, 124 '
j 257 , 259, 200, 450, 477 j Tot mar: , 228
SwiHowav, 81 jToucey, 476
Tousey, 461, 462
Tout, 270
Tower, 80, 340
Townsend, 83. 100, 205.
200. 362, 454
Tov.nsend (Lord), 460
Tracy ; 85, 80. 98; 204, i72
Train \ 36. 376
Trarice, 279
IStearns,86,14i,214,222,JTalbot, 17-20, 222, 232,iTrask, 13, 67, 100. 22 J
| 231,232,350,202,413 j 234-250 j 217. 248.' 254, 338! 384,
Talcott, 30. 46, 17C
174, 175, .159, 460-
ralleyrand, 109
Tappan, 178
'Stebbins. 205, 200
Stedman, 33, 137,
! 440. 441
j8tep
<8ter
■id, 224.
S£
(Tarbel, 438
>S Tarl»dx,.3S,
Turlton,475
<8, 98.jTa.di, 1:0
i 100,245, 2tXi, 208, 35i):Tu?ker, !79
j 351. 373. 41o. 401 Tasso, 402
[Steven-on, 170, 207, 208 ITaie, 224. 2'.
iStewart, .'23, 411 I'fattenhail,
SUckney, 66. 170
IStileaian. l''o, 105, 10?
Sill, 325, 369 iStarbuck, 102, 220 ! 33S, 4i
Silliinan. 70, 90, 403 '8tark, 00, 00, 233 i T
Sffioway, 81 ]Starlujg,.4.20 (Tabor, 408
Silsbee, 134 Starr, 35, 87, 135 Tacitus, 124
Simonds, 11.8(5 St. Cladroe, 123 Taft, 354
Simonides, 211 [Ste'adman, 371 h'ailer, 286
Simons, 1-0
Simonson, S4
Simpson, 430, 443
Siward, 127
Skillin, 110
Skinner, 100
Skipper, 471
Slade, 312, 364
Slafter, 67, 00, 70, 72, 100
205, 220, 223-220, 247
248, 302, 482, 404
Slatterly, 223
Sloane, 73
Slocontb, 81
Slaughter, 22
Small, 170 (SUckney, 66. 470 Tattersall.'SOj
Sm alley. 240 (Stileman, K'0, 11)5, 107 Tay, 118
Smilie, 477 jStiies, 33, 368, 471: Tayioe, 87
Sniirkc, 74 Stillihgtieet, 124 Taylor, 20 8-'
Smith, 13, 10-18, 30. 32J8ti!son, 191 2-3 170. 1R0, 18'},
34, 36, 40,42. 43,53. 72. :8timp>on, 250 261, 430 ] 2011270,279 283, 443J hick, 427 '
83,85,80,88,92. 1 17,! Stirling (Lord"), 207, 463| 445,170 ! Tucker 13.14 lo-?':-''^
118, 126, 130, 132, 141-iStockDrhige, 491 i Tee!, 87 I 130 ir« ' 254--' Si V&j"
142,147, 149, 154, 153. ;- '.nekwed, 225 Tent, 491, 492 | 302, 422. 444- *50 '
157,102,173,174, 179,|btoddard, 02 Tempter, 282 ITuckermaa, *38
180, 210, 217, 218, 222, Stodder, 102 iTevme/, 224, 400, 493 iTuek", 2S1
220,228, 234, 2::.;. 244.<Stone, 85, 87, 108, 211,ITerrv, 82 Tudor: 207
246, 253, 256-260, 279-j 222, 245, 250, 201, 3fi9,|Tcsti 390 ITul'ts. '?.?. 118, 2*9. 425
281, 284, 298, 307, 242. I 3/0, 120. 400, 491, 402 Thacher, 15. 20, 87, 135,'Turnb>d>, 210
351, 360, 300, 3-4, 3»o, .Stor-.-r, M2, 474 | 250,200-300,310.405 (Turner, 53.00,72. 32,
415, 421,422, 424, 425, Morn-". 2<>3, 274, 476 (Thatcher, 28S. 4.35 ] 346. M99, 441. ^4.2
436, 437,445, 440. 448,|Story. 100,234, 443, 444,jThaver, 92, 94, 228, 33S,jTarpa\, 108
450,407-470,485 j 474 j 352,302 tTuthill. 35
Smybert, 472 Stoughton, 24-27, 30,32,lThermutus, 122 I Tattle, 'l 00, 162, 201.223
Smyth, 82,303 1 105.286,294 jThevet, 201 245.247.248.433,470,
Snell, 144, 191, 392, 394 jStuwe, 221 IThomas, 84, 170, 1K0,| 404'
Snelling, 4b4 % ibiuwc-r, 35, 130. 190, 281,1 223, 2^7, 228, 302, 3U2,jTwicheH, 247
Snow, 93, 133, 204, 393 I 2-4 j 304.305 Twiniugi 229
bnyder,381 Strachoy, 38 Thompson, 88,110, 154.1 Twisdeii, ,v)
Solder, 80 jStranahan, 368, 369 , 179, 209, 212, 228. 297,lT\vonib!y '32
Sotey,440 iStratton, 97, 222 335, 359, 364, 433, 409 ITyler, 91, 93, 414, 415.
Somerby, 263, 486 Street, 313 Thomson, 400 422,452
Somers, 341 Sireeter, 281 Thorncomb, 81 iTvmms, 108
Somersett(Dukeof),342;Slr.>iig. 72. 85, ^,01, l47,iThorudike, 80. 211 iTyn" 2 60 ''3° 2S2
Soule,82 I 204-296, 359, 408, 476 Thornton, 222, 232, 23o, 288,' 410
Southraayd, 232 j'Strowbiidge, 81 | 247,351,470,433
445. 493, -24
ijO-162 I Tread way, 81
iTivadweli, 93, 203, 33-
(Treat, 169, 172. 342, 314-
J 346
jTrebv, 341
Trcrice, 441
Treseott, 13, 14,446-149
i Trevor. 342
i'l'rott, 14-17, 19
j Trowbridge. 30,81. 28}
Trufant, 229
'Trumbull, 29, 170. 171,
i 172, 212, 233. 238, 281.
j 309, 455, 450, 400, 4.04,
1 400'
89, 134 jTruj. die. 3,00
.15. 260~:'j>yoii, 207, 208
504
Index of Names.
u
Uncas, 317
Underbill, 62, 161
Underwood, 63
Upham, 24, 26, 27, 33-18
130-135, 222, 231, 307,
374, 375, 435
Upton, 223, 247
Usher, 124, 234, 359, 369
410-413
Vahrenstaek, 3.7
Valentine. 302, 45:0, 451
Van Benthiiys'en, 240
Van Brugh,463
Van Cortlandt, 128
Vandyke, 218
Vane, 105
Van Rensselaer, 94
Vaughan, 234, 271,301
Vaux, 245
Veazie, 307
Venables, 30-4
Veraranus, 192
Verazzani, 194, 105, 1%
Vernu'.ye, 112
Vermundus, 122
Vernon, 342
Vespuciu?, 48 1
Vetromile, 212, 225, 244
Vickery. 95
Viles, 117
Vincent, 437
Vine, 437
Vining, 135, 226'. 2*28
Vinton, 221, 247
Virgil, 378, 473
Virien, 24'
Vitalls, 127
Vivuan, 149
Vose, 13-20, 63. 254, 256-
261, 394, 445-450, 494
Vychan, 300
W
Wacomb, 81
Wade, 35, 38, 191, 283
284, 305, 325, 395, 425
426, 440, 414
Wadhams, 349
Wadlancl, 258, 201
Wads worth, 14-20, 32
04, 170, 175, 254-201
358, 446-450
Wane, 2>>i
Wainwright, 232
Waite, 37, 81, 05 130
281, 371, 112
""^ham, 180, 298
-akelnan, 175
Wakum7 ~9
Walden.lc.. 303,305,49:
Waldimer, . ."
Waldo, 85, 23 2
Waldron, 164, 165, 226
234,323-325, 327-331
Wales,13-15.09.71,72,3>:
Walker, 11, t>3, 84, SO
108,219, 229, 2:<i,'2^ I
355, 433, 434, 43b, 441
487, 494
Wall, 291
Wallace 29!, 429
Wallev. :32, 2s«
Wallnurford. 202
V\--;ih-. 111.2 0
Walbiuu, 472
WabiiUilii.ni. 123
Wo.;! r. .: .-. !7j 494
Walter". I3> 4:9
Walton, 152.2: ., i !
W-il worth. 9-,-100
Wande, 30:5
Waudeli, 477
Warburton, 304 1 212, 280, 2S1, 298, 442,
Ward, 98, 131, 241, 247, 454
282,289, 341, 352, 353, Wheelock, 209, 216, 217
309,444,475,482 Wheelwright, 00, 1S5,
Wardell, 186 I 221, 231,' 314
Ware, 214 Wheildon, 57,246
Warham, 294 Whelan, 226
Warner, 72, 89, 90, 118, Wherriii, 270
155, 371, 425 Whiddeu, 148, 150, 432
Warren, 11-18, 20, 60, Whipple, 11, 231, 271.
fc?, 127. 205, 206, '222,1 329*. 371
224,247, 271, 300, 309- White her, 353
361. 392 jV, hitcomb, 81
Washburn, 35, 130, 230,1 White, 87,118-120, 107,
247. 2is. 2&5
Washington. 53,104,108,
1J0, 206-208, 210, 218,
311,355, 372, 474, 481,
482, 480
Wason, 247
Waterhouse, 00, 90
Waterman, 08, 09, 83,
100,204, 205, 248, 428,
472
34,443.444
217, 218, 220. 222, 231
247, 257, 20O, 2*4, 205,
290, 355, 393. 405, 423.
421,4.:.-.. 444, 415, 448-
450,-171, 482,492
Whitelleid, 115,302
Whitehaud, 191
Whitehead, 181
Whit-gift. 202, 204-206
svhi .:rave, 44
Willson, 147
Willys, 30
Wilson, 22, 23,36, 84, 87.
134, 155, 115, 185, 189,
241,240, 2-17. 282, 283
362, 373, 393. 413, 44'
470
1
Winborn, 298
Winchester, SO
■
Winds, 230. 281
-
Wing, 95, 231
Wingate, 232, 27i
Winkley, 209
'''
Winniett, 131
Winscomb, >
Winship, S6 •
Winslow, . i l.v. V,
228, 284
Win thro. .'" : . ;. 29, .
!
30, 32. 54. 'i 98,
105, 130, 152. , . . 173,
189, 232. 255, 308. "312.
1 «JJ-i, :,_t, -;J;j, u-*,i, ..... '.,
300, 370 371, 390, 337,
:WaierS 151,413. 414 !Wkit:r.2. 87, 91, 171,223,
IWatkins, 88, 442 j 247,439,404
I Wat reus, i20., 4.28 Whitman, 85, 97, 118.
! Watson, 13, 43, 87, 100,1 29,2, 335, 374
! 370, 2 14, 209, 480 j W hi tinarsh, 118,229,292
IWattanuir.mon, 05 | 293
(Watts, 37. 2.25. 387 VThitiaore, 79.100,101
IWavi'iCUt'h-, 229 j 222-224, 217. 248, 275.
Wayne, Krl, 477 I 285,336,410,470,494
Weore, 72, 415 Whitney, 37, 55, 56, 59.
! 495, 407, iCO-402,
i 470. 481, 432
Wire' 2S4, 445
iWii aer, 5.0J
.With. 309
[Witiuun, 433, 434
(Wither*. 102.107
Withingtofr, 21, 59,
Weatherbee, 117,255
Webb. 13, 15, 16, 33,2.26
Webber',' U'i
Webster, 44. 66, 80, 87
90, 91. 94, 21.1. 240,310
! 355. 305, 459, 475,480
Wedgtt.lSO
! Weed, S3
(Week?, 148, 151, 155-158JWh.it
I 164, 105-105,450-432 iWibi
IWeteutman, 280 [Wick
Welch, 53. 72, 392, 417- Wier. 257
! 42.3, 443 ' Wiergin, 102. 108,
iWelcjmb, 81 1 257.247, 248, 270
jWe.id, 87, 225, 335 ! 431'
Weldon, 131 iWigglesworth, 35.
IVVelfard, 301 j 21.2,222
;Y/el'.es, 173 jWilbraham, 303
I Wellington (Duke or, Wiicuxl 9.2
t210 " |Wii it, 11, ?.0. 478
72.92, 143-147,222,247
400, 467, 482
Whiten, 349, 570
Whittaker, 414
Whittam, 148
Whittuiiore,o3, 155,222
455, 440, 441, 444
Whit, ten, 1*0
Whittier 26,247
sey, 117
72. 80
!79
"eiluifftOB
477
: 2, 229.354. W
. 220
'■1, 21.:
WiUsrer^lein, 242
WU< iugham, 302
iWolcOt, 513
iWoisiVm? 119
Woimalancot, 65
22,! Wood, 54, 54, 57. 59, S3,
i 152. ^r>% 274, 289, 251,
! 283, HYi, 470
iW'-ouoridee, 81. 24'47j.%
! Woodbury, 00, 149, 33?
|V^ood'.\H-k. 205, 523
(Woodmen', 4J9
6>.|Woodwdrd, 17-50, 181-
7.2,! lrui, 222, 2%, 251, 295,
j 353, 50V, -OS, 155
,92,|Woodwek, 548
I Woody, 16
Wc-fleoG, 204
iWoolIet, 393
■'Woolies no
•ii-ych, 191
247
280, 281.
132. 590
jWeils, 85,95, 95, 203, 204,! 483
250,255. 244, 350, 422,iWik-y,
408 Wilkes, 461, 462
IWe'dsted. 450 jWilkins, 133
i Welsh, 281, 282. 442, 445 Wilkinson, S3, 272
IWentwortb, 47- 52, 59, Wilhird, 87,226,247,317
! 60-08. 70. 72. 181-185,1 32.85 4/7. 488
i 205. 211. 254.' 247, 24>i,|WiileOCk. 250
I 258. 270, 274. 275, 3:7. Wiikhie, 552
! 278, 280-291, 307, 3y3.!WIllctt.'t£i8
■ 394, 451 jWillov, 179, 5-1.298, 22;
Werdon, '247 William (Jiiug;, 20, l'.-[
jWescnm,392 | 457
Wescott, 229 iWilliam (the Corquer
i'Wesley, 225 "-, or), 127
Wesson, 34, 50. 348 " , William and Mary, 4-58
West, 09, 72, 172-174. 236,1 Williams. 01. 93,97. 101
179
102,
!We>ton, :
4. s'4, 4iJ
228,
j\V.. -IIIO l!
if "3W
i
:>. 532
Willis
j\\ lit ■■; m,
IWhwrkr]
!47
■hi 1
17, 19, 82, 130,
V 5 ■ ■
VVilloi
0, 295, 210
Works. 135
IWormsted, 81
(Wormwo"ou, 180 ^
'iWright. 7a, 58. 133, 220,
j 244, 295, 554, 374, 57%
! 395. 4S.9
jWrith, 357
tiWurts, 92
: rt'yatt, 13, 14
lWy?r,413
■jVVyetn, 556
iW'vLIys,. 1T0-172, 162-464
Wvmah, 66. 83.136, 222,
,| 217
,1 V
.JYandes, 379
^ ongefloO, i^:
iVork I'Dnkeoa 25, 12s
,:Yo.-k, ISO, 15.1, 2.-8
351,
\ ouai
2., 477
200
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